Plumbing Shop Manager - Facilities & Services

The Facilities Management unit of the Division of Facilities and Services is seeking applications for a Plumbing Shop Manager.

The Division of Facilities and Services encompasses four units that are integral to the University's success. Each of our units employs talented and skilled workers whose jobs range from planning and managing construction of the institution's outstanding facilities to maintaining, protecting, and improving the University's buildings and grounds. Facilities and Services takes care of every aspect of WVU so that its employees, students and guests are safe and satisfied on campus.

About the Opportunity

This position will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Campus utility infrastructure. Manages skilled trade personnel and technical programs designed to control the maintenance, repair, and alteration of University facilities with regard to Facilities Management operations. Ensures compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Local codes and WVU Policies. Acts as a Facilities Liaison with the WVU community. This position is critical to the success of WVU.

• 37.5-hour work week

• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)

• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)

• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)

• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits.

• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.

• Wellness programs

What You'll Do:

• Set vision and develop departmental growth and objectives to deliver highly technical maintenance skills and timely services to exceed customer expectations. Provide leadership to the staff through continuous feedback as to effectiveness, performance, quality, and customer service levels.

• Ability to troubleshoot and audit complex control systems associated with distilling units, autoclave systems, heating and cooling systems, and steam distribution systems operation. These control systems are integrated with computerized building maintenance systems.

• Analyze detailed reports and technical data related to plumbing systems, pressure and temperature diagnostic equipment, water analysis reports, project design documentation, and O&M manuals.

• Ability to operate the testing equipment as well as train others in its use. Utilize tools and appropriate techniques to assess and evaluate plumbing systems. Have knowledge of non-destructive testing techniques and interpretation of the results.

• Develop, implement, train, and measure staff performance based upon department objectives and metrics. Train staff on proper safety procedures and observe workforce in the field to assure compliance. Manage staff through well-defined performance measures, shared objectives, performance ratings, and training opportunities. Assess employee skill levels and identify appropriate training for improvement. Develop, promote, and deliver on-going staff training on business initiatives such as policies and procedures, budget, FM strategic plans, skill, mission, vision, etc. Lead by example in all areas.

• Develop and execute operating and personal budget in excess of $250,000.00. Develop and implement plans for repair and maintenance to include identification, prioritization, budget development, design and scheduling. Ensure that associated maintenance, repair, and alteration requests meet all applicable codes and deadlines.

• Provide continuous improvement concepts and manage a complex Preventive Maintenance program to reduce break downs, repair costs and increase the reliability of the University's infrastructure. Develop and manage a Predictive Maintenance program to identify equipment deficiencies and repair needs prior to system failure.

• Develop internal policies and procedures to address workflow, shutdown procedures, safety and quality control for department.

• Prepare drawings for manufacture of customized parts or to convey piping/design changes. Read and interpret complex equipment and building drawings. Will develop and initiate solutions for complex plumbing issues involving critical systems such as WVU's vast steam infrastructure and sewage system, gas lines, water distribution to include chilled and hot water loops. Other critical systems include but are not limited to deionized water systems, acid neutralization systems, distilled water systems, and grease treatment systems, which are all critical to the safety and progress of WVU.

• Evaluate new technology and procedures to determine if they are applicable to WVU. Identify opportunities and implement actions to create energy, manpower and cost savings.

• Improve departmental efficiencies through collaborative analysis, benchmarking, consistent interpretation, and application of work rules and practices.

• Coordinate with suppliers, engineers, architects, customer, etc. to assure timely and cost-effective repairs and projects.

• Prepare cost estimates and designs for repairs and projects; utilize MS means, personal knowledge, and other benchmark data.

• Utilize Unifier (CMMS) data, staff input and condition assessments to assure deferred maintenance 10-year plan reflects condition of plumbing systems throughout campus.

• Effectively and accurately communicate to staff, customers and administration all issues and concerns. This position will advise other managers and supervisors regarding plumbing, lagging, and welding work and safe practices.

• Participate in various departmental and University-wide committee assignments. Act as liaison between various departments such as Design and Construction and Environmental Health and Safety.

• Work with vendors and manufacturers to assure quality parts and products at competitive prices are used.

• Benchmark other organizations to identify and implement "best practices", and continuous improvement or current processes.

Work hours: Monday - Friday 7a-3p

Pay Grade: WVU provides competitive wages for its employees, and takes experience and related education into consideration when determining appropriate salary.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• A minimum of four (4) years experience in the following:

• General knowledge of building maintenance with focus on plumbing, piping, steam distribution, complex control systems, welding, and integration of various infrastructure components and/or systems.

• Manager / Supervisor experience.

• Electronic experience.

• Working knowledge of various software programs that include al Microsoft Office, CMMS Systems, Building Automation, Time/Attendance.Demonstrates knowledge of building systems, how they operate, and interactions between system variables and how they can affect operation.

• Demonstrated ability to evaluate system variables, measure performance and design corrective action.

• Strong logic and analytical skills, system focus/root cause.

• Ability to function in highly stressful situations.

• Broad knowledge of technology with the ability to integrate cutting edge technology into existing systems, i.e. non-destructive testing, pipe lining systems, integrated chemical injection systems.

• Excellent communication skills, ability to work/converse in professional, technical language as well as in simple, everyday terminology.

• Ability to read complex mechanical/electrical diagrams, advises on troubleshooting techniques, and create/alter sequence of operations.

• Ability to troubleshoot and repair complex control systems and system safety equipment.

• Self-motivated/ability to function with minimal supervision/direction and lead by example.

• Ability to manage a cross functional work team comprised of skilled trades personnel to complete assignments, tasks and repairs on schedule and within budget.

• Knowledge of plumbing, mechanical maintenance, and systems integration with respect to daily operations, preventive maintenance, repairs, alterations, and renovations.

• Ability to work in extreme temperature environments.