Foreperson, Master Plumber

About the role

The Municipal Building Commission is seeking a Foreperson Master Plumber to serve as a technical expert and shop lead in the Plumbing Shop operations.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Represent the Municipal Building Commission as the master plumber of record.
• Serve as the technical expert and lead of the Plumbing Shop.
• Plan, coordinate, and perform a variety of preventive and ongoing maintenance/repair activities including fixture repair/replacement, piping, valve, and faucet repair/replacement, opening drains, and responding to emergency requests as necessary.
• Plan, complete and fully document a wide variety of plumbing projects including layout, fabrication, assembly, installation, repair, and ongoing maintenance of pipes, fittings, and fixtures.
• Communicate work plans to journeyperson plumbers.
• Conduct inspections to determine items in need of repair or replacement and coordinate with the Facility Manager to plan corrective action.
• Effectively communicate work standards, protocols, job priorities, and preventative maintenance activities to the Facility Manager.
• Maintain positive professional working relationships with all staff levels, customers, outside agencies, and the public.
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
• Respond to emergency callbacks after hours, on holidays, and on weekends.
• This position could be required to work on a rotating schedule of weekday and weekend on-call coverage.

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of an apprenticeship program approved by the State Division of Apprenticeship for Plumbers or a comparable apprenticeship.
• Current status as a Master Plumber with the State of Minnesota OR verification of progress on pending Master license.
• A City of Minneapolis Master Plumber/Gasfitter License.
• A minimum of seven (7) total years of experience as a plumber including:
• A minimum of four (4) years of experience performing a variety of plumbing maintenance/installs/repair activities including fixture repair/replacement, piping, valve, and faucet repair/replacement, opening drains;
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Journeyperson Plumber including some involving work direction of other plumbers.

Great Benefits

In addition to a competitive hourly rate, MBC employees receive a generous benefit package including paid time off, health and dental insurance, HRA/VEBA spending account, pension, deferred compensation, and much more. The MBC promotes a supportive work environment through its commitment to the employee-developed core values: Integrity, Communication, Respect, and Teamwork.

Selection Process

We review your minimum qualifications. We review your training and experience based on application materials. We conduct a structured panel interview. References, including verification of employment and work performance, may be considered. Background Check: Minneapolis Police Department and Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office background checks are required for this position. Employees must achieve and maintain the background checks in order to stay employed. Medical Exam: After a conditional job offer, candidates will be required to pass a medical examination which includes a physical screening. Drug and alcohol test are part of the medical examination.

Union Representation

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the MBC and the Minneapolis Building and Construction Trades Council, AFL-CIO.

Probationary Period

This position will be required to serve a six (6) month probationary period.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Crucial to Success in This Role:

• Knowledge of computers and software to include the use of email using Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.
• Standard plumbing practices and applicable plumbing codes and ordinances.
• Ability to operate, maintain, and repair plumbing equipment, tools, supplies, and materials.
• Plan, schedule, organize and assign work to others.
• Read, interpret, and apply information/specifications from blueprints, building plans, and schematics.
• Effectively communicate information both verbally and in writing to supervisor and co-workers.
• Provide outstanding customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Work in a team environment and adapt to changing conditions and situations.
• Recognize and manage the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.