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Working Title: Plumber Supervisor

Job Class: Plumber Supervisor

Agency: Administration Dept

• Job ID : 80669

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 11/21/2024

• Closing Date : 12/30/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Administration Dept / Administration-MMA

• Division/Unit : Pipe Shop

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $38.96 - $45.24 / hourly; $81,348 - $94,461 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This supervisory position exists for a Master Plumber to oversee the work of licensed plumbers, for the Pipe Shop at the Department of Administration which maintains the buildings on the Capitol Complex in St. Paul, Minnesota. This supervisor will be responsible to direct work to ensure services are being provided efficiently and safely throughout the complex; to ensure the Pipe Shop is properly staffed; and to provide hands on plumbing, and HVAC trades work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

• One (1) year supervisory or lead work experience within the last five (5) years over one or more skilled trades effectively giving verbal and written work instructions and directing and critiquing the work of subordinate staff.

Licensure Requirements:

• Current Master Plumber license issued by the State of MN.

• Current Backflow Prevention Certification (Applicants who do not currently possess Backflow Prevention Certification must obtain one within one year of hire).

• Current City of St. Paul Certificate of Competency as a Master Plumber (Applicants who do not currently possess this Certification must obtain within one year of hire)

• Must possess a valid Minnesota driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic computer skills sufficient to utilize Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Human relations and communication skills to coordinate with staff, trades supervisors, contractors, and vendors.

• Outstanding oral and written communication abilities sufficient to share information to a variety of audiences.

Additional Requirements:

• Experience communicating, advising, and providing cost estimates to customers.

• Basic computer skills sufficient to utilize Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Knowledge of current plumbing, sanitary foundation, high pressure piping, fire sprinkler, and HVAC building codes.

• Knowledge of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration repair and maintenance practices.

• Human relation and communication skills to coordinate with staff, trades supervisors, contractors, and vendors.

• Customer service skills sufficient to satisfy the needs of high demand customers at multiple locations.

• Outstanding oral and written communication abilities sufficient to share information to a variety of audiences.

• Experience supervising in a union environment.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:

• Experience with Archibus work order management system or similar work order system.

• Writing skills sufficient to organize and write performance reviews and investigation reports.

• Experience with public water supply systems and/or water operator licensure of a class D or larger system.

• Ability to obtain backflow preventor certification for testing and rebuilding within 1 year of employment.

Physical Requirements

Successful candidate must pass: pre-employment physical (CRT TEST REQUIREMENT MINIMUM IS MEDIUM, EX: ABLE TO LIFT 36-50 LBS FREQUENTLY 1-100 REPS AN HOUR)

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate must pass a criminal background check through American Data Bank and employment reference checks.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.