Plumber Foreman Job ID: 10449 Business Unit: Long Island Rail Road Location: Jamaica, NY, United States Regular/Temporary: Regular Department: Engineer Structural - Plumbers Date Posted: Feb 12, 2025 Description Title: Plumber Foreman Department: Engineering Post Date: 02/12/2025 Close Date: 02/26/2025 100% Hourly Rate of Pay: $57.309* (See Wage Progression) Position Classification: Safety Sensitive Location: Queens Reports To: Assistant Engineer Facilities Maintenance Union Affiliation: IRSA This is a Represented Position. Summary The Plumber Foreman is required to plan, lead and coordinate the work of employees in their daily assignments which may include maintain, repair, install new rest rooms, fire hydrants, heating, fire standpipes, sprinkler, serer and storm systems, as well as gas piping and underground piping. They are responsible for the safe and economical use of labor, materials, equipment and tools assigned to their area. In addition, a Plumber Foreman is required to ensure that company policy is adhered to. A Plumber Foreman is responsible for the safety and welling being of all employees under their jurisdiction. Responsibilities include the following: + Take all necessary steps to maintain and repair LIRR buildings and facilities. + Plan and monitor the execution of construction or maintenance projects to ensure safe, satisfactory workmanship, elimination of unnecessary overtime, and that the work progresses promptly and coordinate where other departments are involved. + Conduct Safety Observations. + Ensure Safety Meetings are held on schedule and all problems are addressed. + Participate in investigations of on-the-job accidents for cause and prevention in gang. + Administer progressive testing and evaluation of newly hired employees. + Prepare material charge outs or requisitions via PeopleSoft or other methods employed by the company with accuracy and concise information. + Monitor materials to help reduce inventory. + Complete time and labor reports members of assigned gang. + Maintain a daily log of all gang activity. + Secure and log all tools and equipment issued to gang trucks. + Monitor vehicle usage forms. + Be available for programmed work. + Respond to emergency call outs. Qualifications: + A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent (GED) approved by a State's Department of Education or recognized accredited organization. + Internal candidates must have completed three (3) years of LIRR service with related plumbing experience and working in the B&B Department’s Plumbing Division within the past three (3) years. + Must have a satisfactory work record (including safety, attendance and discipline). + Demonstrated willingness to assume and handle responsibilities. + Ability to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills. + Required to participate and attend "MECC Training Program", in addition to other classes identified to assist in the enhancement of supervisory skills. + Demonstrate ability to use equipment. *Wage Progression: If Hired Before 09/24/2014: 1st 365 calendar days 85% 2nd 365 calendar days 87% 3rd 365 calendar days 90% 4th 365 calendar days 93% After 1460 calendar days 100% If Hired After 09/24/2014: 1st 360 calendar days 85% 2nd 360 calendar days 85% 3rd 360 calendar days 87% 4th 360 calendar days 90% 5th 360 calendar days 90% 6th 360 calendar days 93% After 2190 calendar days 100% Please note, current LIRR employees shall be placed in the same wage progression step that they last held in their underlying craft. Other Information In addition to meeting the minimum requirements of the position, the selection process may include, but is not limited to a pre-screening assessment (i.e., physical, written and/ or practical evaluation) and interview. Candidates forfeit further consideration in the process if they fail to participate in any step of the process when scheduled. Make-up dates/times will not be given. In addition, LIRR employee applicants must be in their current position for the 12 months immediately preceding the close date of this posting and must possess a satisfactory work history, including attendance and discipline record. A record of more than ten sick days without medical documentation in two of the last three years is considered unsatisfactory attendance. Not all qualified applicants are guaranteed an interview due to the competitive selection process. A medical examination and safety-sensitive drug/alcohol test may also be required. Equal Employment Opportunity MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.