City and County of San Francisco

Under direction, plans, assigns and supervises work of journeyman plumbers engaged in maintenance and repair work in water, sewer and other plumbing systems and performs related duties as required.

Requires responsibility for: explaining and enforcing existing plumbing methods and procedures; makes frequent public contact with departmental personnel; prepares operating reports and records on various phases of plumbing maintenance.

The 7213 Plumber Supervisor I is the first supervisory level in the Plumbing series. It is distinguished from the Plumber by its supervisory responsibility. It is distinguished from the 7239 Plumber Supervisor II in that the latter supervises the former.

Exercises supervision over subordinate plumbing staff.

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Plans, assigns and supervises work of plumbers on maintenance, repair, remodel jobs, new construction sites at various locations; coordinates work with other trades involved in the work.

2. Makes estimates regarding the amount of labor and materials needed for various jobs under his supervision.

3. Identifies issues; solves problems and takes appropriate action in relation to plumbing jobs in a timely manner.

4. Inspects and evaluates that work is completed correctly, on time and in compliance with codes and regulations.

5. Purchases materials required for inventory and the installation of various plumbing jobs.

6. Plans and coordinates safety meetings; schedules training for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); enforces work procedures and performs safety inspections.

Knowledge of: the methods, materials, machinery, tools and equipment used in water, sewer and other plumbing systems; of existing safety codes, ordinances and regulations related to the trade.

Ability and Skill to: to supervise, monitor and evaluate subordinate personnel, including ability to counsel and discipline; to calculate and prepare estimates of materials and labor; ; to interact, establish, maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others; to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; to use a computer and utilize applicable computer software associated to the work.

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification.  Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:
Completion of high school, AND completion of a recognized Apprenticeship in the craft.

Experience:
Five (5) years of journey level plumbing experience in building trades.

License and Certification:
Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

Substitution:
Additional qualifying journey level plumbing experience may be substituted for the required plumbing apprenticeship on a year-for-year basis.

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.