Plumbing Supervisor - Jefferson County (General Services)

Job Summary

The Jefferson County General Services department is seeking a well-qualified Plumbing Supervisor. The Plumbing Supervisor oversees, plans, and coordinates plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair projects across assigned facilities. This role ensures compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and organizational standards while leading a team of licensed plumbers and apprentices.

Typical Job Duties

• Supervises and assigns work to plumbing staff, ensuring quality workmanship and timely completion of projects.
• Reviews building plans and specifications to determine the layout of plumbing systems.
• Inspects completed work to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and safety standards, including local and International Plumbing and Gas Codes and ordinances and Alabama Health Department Requirements.
• Trains and mentors plumbers and apprentices; assess performance and ensure development.
• Coincides with project managers, contractors, and other trades to ensure seamless project execution.
• Maintains records of time, materials, and work progress.
• Ensures that plumbing systems are tested for leaks and proper operation.
• Responds to emergency plumbing issues and performs troubleshooting when necessary.
• Enforces workplace safety procedures and practices.

Physical Demands

Job involves occasional moderate physical exertion required for occasional prolonged periods of lifting, carrying, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, balancing, and climbing. May involve regular lifting of items or objects weighing up to 75 lbs. Work involves use of various hand tools such as hammer, screwdrivers, wrenches, etc. and electrical, gas, or air powered tools and equipment such as power saws, nail guns, drills, etc. May be exposed to weather conditions such as extreme hot or cold temperatures.

Compensation & Benefits

Jefferson County provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is presented below: $67,163 - $104,208 Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a valid State of Alabama Master Plumber Certification.
• Experience in a lead or supervisory role over skilled trades personnel, with responsibility for assigning work, ensuring code compliance, and coordinating with other departments or contractors.
• Master-level experience in plumbing, including installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems.

Targeted Qualifications

• Certified as a backflow tester.
• Certified as Master Gas Fitter.
• Certified as a Commercial Plumbing Inspector.
• Experience in commercial, industrial, or institutional plumbing systems.