About this role
Job Title: Foreperson, Plumbing
Grade Level/Terms of Employment: Grade 116.4 /260 Days (12 months)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Location: Facilities
Immediate Supervisor: Director of Facilities
General Description:
The Foreperson, Plumbing schedules projects, manages budgets, orders materials, and oversees the completion of plumbing work performed by contractors and RPS staff. This role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, ensuring that plumbing systems are installed, maintained, and repaired safely, efficiently, and in compliance with codes and standards. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Supports determination of project requirements and costs; prepares estimates, schedules work, and orders materials required for assigned plumbing projects
• Manages and evaluates a team of plumbers and apprentices; provides support, training, and performance feedback as applicable
• Oversees work completed by both contractors and RPS staff related to plumbing systems, installations, and repairs
• Performs plumbing repairs and assists the team with completion of related work orders
• Monitors project budgets, tracks labor and material costs, and reports variances to supervisors
• Ensures compliance with plumbing codes, safety regulations, and organizational policies
• Prepares and maintains records, spreadsheets, and reports as required
• Coordinates with other trades, contractors, and vendors to ensure timely completion of projects
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or its equivalency required; technical training preferred
• Minimum of five years of experience at a journeyman level in plumbing work; supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Current Backflow and Master Plumber's license and valid Virginia driver's license with a good driving record
• Knowledge and skills in estimating time and materials, interpreting blueprints, and working from sketches, plans, and written instructions
• Strong knowledge of plumbing systems, local building/plumbing codes, and general plumbing guidelines and procedures
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and required safety precautions; ability to interpret and work from instructions, guidelines, regulations, and policies
• Ability to lift and carry 20 pounds frequently and 50–100 lbs. occasionally for short distances or with the aid of load-bearing equipment; sufficient strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks of lifting, stooping, bending, and carrying plumbing equipment and materials to and from work sites
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills and ease at managing competing demands and determining priorities independently
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed
• Bilingual/fluency in Spanish preferred
GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK: Work is performed under regular supervision. Work requires lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs. frequently and 50-100 lbs. occasionally for short distances or with the aid of load bearing equipment. Work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operation of machines, and observing general surroundings and activities. Work requires exposure to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, vibration, atmospheric conditions, oils, and wearing a respirator. May be exposed to hazards airborne materials and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment. HOW TO APPLY: All applicants (including RPS employees) must submit an on-line application. Please access website at: www.rvaschools.net
Please upload a current resume' with your application. Three reference names and contact information will be required if you progress to the interview step of the selection process. Richmond Public Schools will conduct a background investigation, fingerprinting and tuberculosis screening as a condition of employment. EOE.