Foreman Plumber

SCHEDULE: 4 days/week: Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday 7a-5:30p

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Supervises and coordinates plumber and steamfitter staff activities and installs and maintains plumbing and gas systems.
• Determines appropriate work procedures, prepares work schedules, and coordinates project activities with other foremen, outside contractors, and vendors.
• Evaluates completed work to ensure that it conforms to proper procedures and quality and safety standards.
• Hires, trains, and evaluates staff.
• Completes list of work done, hours worked, materials used, and maintains daily time sheets; prepares and reports time and production records as input to budgeting process.
• Installs and maintains plumbing and gas systems including campus piping, pumps, underground utilities, water veins, and underground gas piping; cuts, threads, and bends pipes and tests and inspects systems for leaks and malfunctions.
• Selects plumbing methods, material requirements, and suppliers based on quality and price.
• Interprets building layout diagrams or blueprints to plan new or modified installations and evaluates equipment or systems for hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
• Maintains shop facilities and equipment required for maintenance repairs and safety.
• Utilizes Boys Town vehicle to transport supplies and equipment to work locations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of a broad range of construction and remodeling plumbing practices, techniques, tools, equipment, and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of repairs and replacements of municipal water systems, low and high pressure steam, and natural gas systems.
• Mathematical skills to calculate specifications and costs and ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to successfully lead a team of associates.
• Ability to communicate with individuals in an articulate, professional manner.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience including all phases of plumbing work required.
• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record and pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check required.
• City of Omaha Plumbing or Steamfitter License required.
• On-call (continuously or rotationally) to provide support and many work evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Vocational training preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.
• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Moderate to heavy physical activity having to stoop, bend, kneel, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds without assistance and 100 pounds with assistance.Work in difficult locations such as crawl spaces, attics, roofs and closets. May work at heights of 10 feet or more. Time may be spent outdoors where temperatures may vary from excessive heat to extreme cold or in a shop environment, which includes dust, noise, and exposure chemicals.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town - it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.