Under minimal supervision, provides first level of management and technical supervision of the general and daily operations of the Plumbing Shop. Provides leadership and ensures accountability and adherence to departmental policies. Performs work requiring high degree of independent judgment, extensive planning, organization, coordinating, and prioritizing of efforts.

Duties:

• Plans, organizes, assigns, and reviews the technical maintenance work and installation services rendered by unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled workers in accordance to plumbing codes and safety regulations.
• Assigns personnel to various work locations based on schedule requirements and knowledge of individual capabilities of respective employees.
• Makes accurate estimates related to all forms of plumbing work performed.
• Develops work procedures and schedules and assists in selection, procurement, and delivery of necessary materials or supplies to job sites to prevent interruption of work in progress. Assists in determining the proper location and method of storage of supplies and/or equipment.
• Provides leadership and training to ensure quality completion of work assignments. Sets example of and always provides measures for proper safety procedures.
• Provides leadership and training necessary to ensure quality completion of work assignments.
• Gathers and/or disseminates a wide variety of information, including standard information regarding policy and procedure to employees, other departments, and/or to the public.
• Ensures that personnel supervised are informed of and adhere to established health and safety practices associated with assigned tasks.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, and evaluating staff in all aspects of the plumbing trade.
• Recommends and oversees internal operating procedures.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position of Plumbing Supervisor.

At The University of Oklahoma, we change lives. The University of Oklahoma, located in the heart of the Great Plains, includes over 300 facilities across 3,250 acres of rolling plains. The University of Oklahoma Department of Facilities Management supports the University of Oklahoma’s diverse range of research, academic, and business programs. With a team of over 450 Team Members, Facilities Management is responsible for operating, repairing, and maintaining OU buildings, infrastructure, utilities, and grounds. 

OU Facilities Management prioritizes growth and opportunity. We encourage our Team Members to pursue areas of interest to advance their knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

OU Facilities Management is dedicated to enhancing the physical environment at OU by being responsible stewards of OU resources, investing in and developing our Team Members, and engaging with the greater OU community. Learn more about Facilities Management here. 

There are many perks to becoming a Team Member at The University of Oklahoma, including but not limited to:

• 27 days of annual paid time off, increased with years of service
• 14 paid holiday days off
• Healthcare plan options to meet healthcare and financial needs
• Retirement plan options
• Two weeks of paid parental leave
• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $300/year
• Discounted athletic and cultural event tickets
• Tuition Waiver Program; Discounted tuition and fees for yourself and other dependents
• On-campus fitness and recreation centers, museums, gardens, and restaurants  

Lead On, University. Learn more about OU Norman Campus’s Strategic Plan here.