West Virginia University · 19 hours ago
HSC Plumbing Manager - Facilities Management
Morgantown, WV
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expWest Virginia University is seeking a Plumbing Manager for its Health Sciences Center department of Facilities Management. This role is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Campus utility infrastructure, managing skilled trade personnel, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes and policies.
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Responsibilities
Set vision and develop departmental growth and objectives to deliver highly technical maintenance skills and timely services to exceed customer expectations. Provide leadership to the staff through continuous feedback as to effectiveness, performance, quality, and customer service levels. Manages journeymen, trades workers, and any other support personnel as required. Follows procedures and makes work assignments to those individuals assigned to the crew to ensure work is complete in a timely fashion ensuring proper quality and quantity. Ensures that proper safety procedures are used by staff while performing job duties
Ability to troubleshoot and audit complex control systems associated with distilling units, autoclave systems, heating and cooling systems, and steam distribution systems operation. These control systems are integrated with computerized building maintenance systems
Analyze detailed reports and technical data related to plumbing systems, pressure and temperature diagnostic equipment, water analysis reports, project design documentation, and O&M manuals. Utilize tools and appropriate techniques to assess and evaluate plumbing systems. Have knowledge of non-destructive testing techniques and interpretation of the results
Develop, implement, train, and measure staff performance based upon department objectives and metrics. Train staff on proper safety procedures and observe workforce in the field to assure compliance. Manage staff through well-defined performance measures, shared objectives, performance ratings, and training opportunities. Assess employee skill levels and identify appropriate training for improvement. Develop, promote and deliver on-going staff training on business initiatives such as policies and procedures, budget, FM strategic plans, skill, mission, vision, etc. Lead by example in all areas
Develop and execute operating and personal budgets. Develop and implement plans for repair and maintenance to include identification, prioritization, budget development, design and scheduling. Ensure that associated maintenance, repair and alteration requests meet all applicable codes and deadlines
Provide continuous improvement concepts and manage a complex Preventive Maintenance program to reduce breakdowns, repair costs and increase the reliability of the University's infrastructure. Develop and manage a Predictive Maintenance program to identify equipment deficiencies and repair needs prior to system failure
Develop internal policies and procedures to address workflow, shutdown procedures, safety and quality control for department
Evaluate new technology and procedures to determine if they are applicable to WVU. Identify opportunities and implement actions to create energy, manpower and cost savings
Coordinate with suppliers, engineers, architects, customer, etc. to assure timely and cost-effective repairs and projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
A minimum of three (3) years experience in the following: General knowledge of building maintenance with focus on plumbing, piping, steam distribution, control systems, welding, and integration of various infrastructure components and/or systems
Manager / Supervisor experience
Plumbing infrastructure control component experience
Working knowledge of various computer software programs that include Microsoft Office, CMMS Systems, Building Automation, Time/Attendance
All qualifications must be met by the time of employment
Demonstrated knowledge of building systems, how they operate, and interactions between systems
Demonstrated ability to evaluate system variables, measure performance and design corrective action
Strong logic and analytical skills, system focus/root cause
Ability to function in highly stressful situations
Broad knowledge of technology with the ability to integrate cutting edge technology into existing system, i.e. non-destructive testing, pipe lining systems, integrated chemical injection systems
Excellent communication skills, ability to perform work in a professional capacity, technical language as well as in simple, everyday terminology
Ability to read complex mechanical/electrical diagrams, advises on troubleshooting techniques, and create, alter sequence of operations
Ability to troubleshoot and repair control systems and system safety equipment
Self-motivated/ability to function with minimal supervision/direction and lead by example
Ability to manage a cross functional work team comprised of skilled trades personnel to complete assignments, tasks and repairs on schedule and within budget
Knowledge of plumbing, mechanical maintenance, and systems integration with respect to daily operations, preventive maintenance, repairs, alterations, and renovations
Ability to work in extreme temperature environments
Valid Driver's License
Preferred
Valid WV State Plumbing License (Journeyman level or higher)
Benefits
37.5-hour work week
13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
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West Virginia University
West Virginia University offers academic programs in order to earn bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$20.97MKey Investors
National Institute of Nursing ResearchU.S. Department of AgricultureU.S. Department of Commerce
2025-02-01Grant· $2.7M
2024-10-29Grant· $7.82M
2024-09-17Grant· $0.72M
Leadership Team
Lori Hazlehurst
Professor Pharmaceutical Sciences
Michael Benson
President and Professor of History
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