Plumbing Supervisor

This is a supervisory position responsible for overseeing the installation, maintenance, and repair of water pipes and plumbing systems in the City of Somerville. The successful candidate will have a strong background in plumbing and excellent leadership skills.

• Supervise and work with a team of plumbers to ensure the efficient installation, maintenance, and repair of water pipes and plumbing systems.
• Receive and transmit work assignments to team members, and enforce safety regulations and discipline.
• Order supplies and equipment as needed, and review the work of team members for compliance with instructions and accepted trade practices.
• Perform manual duties related to plumbing work, including installing and repairing water pipes, and making necessary connections.

• A current valid Massachusetts Master Plumbers License.
• Two years paid experience as a plumber.
• A current valid Massachusetts Class D Driver's License.
• Ability to use tools of trade in a workmanlike manner, and knowledge of plumbing trade, tools, practices, and equipment.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion in inspecting and assessing work.

This position requires agility and physical strength, and the ability to function in close quarters. The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions, including wet, hot, and cold weather, and may be exposed to noise, vibrations, hazards, and atmospheric conditions including fumes, dust, and air contaminants.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position's essential functions.

The employee is frequently required to bend, crawl, sit, talk, move about, hear, and speak. May be required to work in restricted spaces, from a prone position, and/or under difficult lighting and access conditions. Noise level may be high when operating power equipment. Employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions especially in emergency repair situations. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and greater than 50 pounds using appropriate equipment.