Superintendent

Applications Accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED Division: Facilities Management & Development Section: Plumbing Work Location: 6200 Wheeler Workdays & Hours: M- F, 6:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Subject to change DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The Houston Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to building a sustainable community and enhance the quality urban life by providing safe well-maintained parks and offering affordable programming for our community. To achieve the mission, HPARD is seeking a Superintendent Master Plumber to perform professional administrative functions in the supervision, coordination and evaluation of journeyman plumbers or apprentice plumbers in the maintenance and management of City buildings and facilities. Duties will include but are not limited to: Assigns and coordinates staff work schedules. Plans, organizes, administers, monitors and reviews work quality and staff productivity. Recommends operational improvements to his/her supervisors and leads workers in implementation through Cityworks System. Tracks plumbing equipment inventory, procurement, distribution, and warehousing. Reviews plumbing plans, bids, and prepares budget estimates. Oversees bids and the work done by the City's selected plumbing contractors. Monitors divisional budget expenditures ensuring compliance with established policies. May assist with the preparation of the annual budget, budget estimates and operational reports. May assist with the creation and management of various service contracts associated with the operation of facilities. Provides guidance and policy interpretation to staff; promotes in-house training and workshops. Secures plumbing permits to install fixtures in City-owned Park facilities. Ensures adherence to local plumbing codes. Provides guidance and leadership to personnel with complex work assignments and inspects completed tasks to ensure quality standards are met. May handle special projects as requested. Position requires driving to perform duties. WORKING CONDITIONS The position routinely requires lifting of moderately heavy items up to 40 pounds and/or very long periods of walking on rough surfaces on a routine basis. There are routine discomforts from exposure to moderate heat, cold, moisture/ wetness and unpleasant air conditions. The position may involve routine exposure to soiled materials and light chemical substances such as cleaning solutions. There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions. The position may involve dealing with modestly unpleasant situations, as with occasional exposure to office chemicals and/or extensive use of a video display terminal. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Requires an Associate's degree in Recreation, Business Administration, Construction Management or a closely related field. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Six years of progressively responsible professional and/or skilled experience closely related to the activities of the section are required, including three of the years in a supervisory capacity. Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis. LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Must have a valid driver's license and comply with the City of Houston's policy on driving (A.P. 2-2). State of Texas issued Responsible Master Plumber License (RPM). Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6. SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. SAFETY IMPACT POSITION YES If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test. SALARY INFORMATION Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification. Pay Grade 24 APPLICATION PROCEDURES Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. Applications must be submitted online at: . To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: or call . If you need special services or accommodations, call . (TTY 7-1-1) If you need login assistance or technical support call . Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process. All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided. EOE Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.