Superintendent of Plumbing Services

Position Number: 40029701

Payroll Title: SKLD CRAFTS TRADES SUPV 2 (005044)

Job Code: 005044

Job Open Date: 3/24/26

Application Review Begins: 4/9/2026

Department Code (Name): FACM (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)

Percentage of Time: 100

Union Code (Name): 99

Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff: Career

FLSA Status: Exempt

Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): PSS

Salary Grade: Grade 23

Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $120,000 to $137,000/year. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $88,000 to $161,600/year.

Work Location: 6759 Navigator Dr.

Working Days and Hours: Mon-Fri, 7am-4pm

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Special Instructions:

For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

Department Marketing Statement:

The mission of all Design, Facilities & Safety Services units is to design, build, operate, maintain, and renew the physical environment required to support the University's instructional, research, and public service mission and to assure UCSB is at the forefront of world class universities. Our Goals Are To: Create one of the most attractive campuses in the world; Ensure the long term preservation of the investment in facilities and equipment; Provide excellence in service to the campus community; and Achieve our goals with a supportive and highly motivated staff.

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Brief Summary of Job Duties:

Under the general direction of the Associate Director of Building Maintenance,, the Superintendent of the Plumbing Services for UCSB is responsible for management of plumbing work in 168 buildings (4.1 million square footage). Provides a broad range of technical expertise with supervision of Plumbers. Duties include, but are not limited to, plumbing estimating, small project management, establishing work priorities ,adjusting work procedures and schedules daily, inspections, site inventory management, monitoring staff work loads and work tickets, purchasing supplies, and communications with partners/clients.

Required Qualifications:

• Required High School Diploma
• Bachelor's Degree In relevant area or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Solid knowledge and skills in the skilled trade supervised.
• Solid supervisory skills to include organization, scheduling, assigning work, and ensuring quality standards are met.
• Solid financial skills to accurately project costs of potential jobs and to consistently complete work within established budgetary and time constraints.
• Skills to actively promote and maintain safety standards.
• Solid skills to effectively select and evaluate staff, and to appropriately handle disciplinary issues.

• Certification in a specialty skilled trade required.

Preferred Qualifications:

4-6 years Supervisory experience in skilled trades.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Required to hold a valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies and procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
• Satisfactory criminal history background check
• Master key access to University-owned residence and/or other facilities
• Direct responsibility for the care, safety and security of humans or animals; or the safety and security of personal or University property
• Responsibility for operating commercial vehicles, machinery or toxic systems that could cause accidental death, injury or health problems

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Job Functions and Percentages of Time:

• 55%- Plumbing Services Management - Works closely with the Service Center regarding work requests, emergency maintenance, scheduled work, notifications, vendor work, and other operational functions. Plans and works with each mechanic to lay out daily work tickets. Ensure that all work tickets are completed in a timely manner with tools and materials readily available and advises Area manager promptly of any problems that cannot be resolved. Provides weekly updates regarding work tickets to Customer Service, Managers, Clients, and Partners. Reviews plans and specifications for new buildings and renovations projects. Anticipates projects for break periods. Plans and schedules repairs, upgrades, and maintenance to be accomplished during break periods. Visits work sites before jobs begin to check for any special equipment required for performing the necessary work. Observes and inspects work in progress as well as work completed by mechanics vendors and/or contractors for conformance to UC Standards and specifications, for proper use of materials and equipment, and schedules are met. Holds assigned trades responsible for satisfactory performance of assignments. Manages a number of maintenance projects for repair and renewal of building systems. Assures proper record keeping including use of computerized work ticket system (TMA), inventory procedures, labor and materials records, estimating, etc. Assures that work conditions are safe and conducive to efficient operations.
• 40% -Supervision and Personnel Management - Provides leadership, direction, and coordination for skilled craft, plumbing craft staff, craft zone leads, craft leads to meet the maintenance needs for all zones. Organizes and supervises services, repairs and/or renewal activities for preventative maintenance, emergency repair, and recharge work for various building systems and utilities associated with electrical equipment and controls. Supervises plumbers, senior building maintenance workers, craft zone leads, and craft leads. Possesses authority to hire and terminate limited employees. Interviews and recommendations for hiring career employees. Responsible for annual evaluations and discipline processes, timecard review and authorizations. Approves overtime. Responsible for staff development and training. Develops and implement training programs for staff. Monitors staff performance in providing a high level of service along with progress made toward identified training and development goals. Works with staff to continuously improve work performance and obtain cost effective training. Monitors and prioritizes work requests submitted. Works closely with the Service Center staff in monitoring and addressing daily routing work requests, emergency maintenance scheduled work, notification, vendor work and other operational functions. Meets directly with work requesters to review the requested work, provide estimates and problem solve issues and to coordinate repairs.
• 5%- Other Duties - Participates as an essential member of a response team for campus. After hours emergency responder. Develops, promotes and adheres to safety and work rules, standards or techniques as an integral part of business.

UC Vaccination Programs Policy:

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs.
As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals* must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

For more information, please visit University of California Policy on Vaccinations - https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy

*Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel or Students under this Policy who physically access a University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is not a Covered Individual.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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