Plumbing Shop Foreman

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Closing Date: 08/10/2026 Type of Position: Skilled Crafts and Trades Workstudy Position: No Job Type: Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Appli­cants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351. Department: Construction Services Department's Website: https://fama.uark.edu/ Summary of Job Duties: The Plumbing Shop Foreman provides leadership, technical oversight, and daily operational supervision for the Plumbing Shop. This position is responsible for planning, assigning, coordinating, and inspecting plumbing maintenance, repairs, installations, preventive maintenance, and project-related work across university facilities. The position serves as the primary technical and supervisory lead for plumbing systems, including domestic water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, natural gas, specialty piping, fixtures, valves, pumps, backflow prevention, and related building systems. The role ensures that plumbing work is completed safely, efficiently, professionally, and in compliance with applicable plumbing codes, university standards, OSHA requirements, and operational expectations. This position requires a Master Plumber License, significant field experience, and demonstrated management skills to lead skilled trades staff, coordinate with other shops and departments, manage work through the CMMS, support project planning, and respond effectively to emergencies and campus priorities. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job function of this job, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Completion of required education or training along with the required license or certification as a Master Plumber according to ACA 17-38-301 High school diploma or equivalent At least 10 years of progressive plumbing experience in commercial, institutional, industrial, or large-facility environments Experience in management, supervisory, or lead experience in directing skilled trades work Experience planning, assigning, coordinating, and inspecting plumbing work Experience using work order systems, maintenance records, or CMMS platforms Valid driver’s license Preferred Qualifications: Experience supervising plumbing work in a higher education, healthcare, government, institutional, or large commercial facility environment At least five years of supervisory, foreman, lead, or shop management experience Experience managing preventive maintenance programs for plumbing systems Experience coordinating plumbing work with other skilled trades and contractors Experience reviewing construction documents and supporting renovation or capital project work Experience with backflow prevention certification or overseeing backflow testing programs Experience with Medical gas, gas piping, storm drainage, sewer infrastructure, or specialty piping Experience with FAMIS or similar CMMS platform OSHA 10, OSHA 30, confined space, excavation safety, or related safety training Physical and Work Environment Requirements: Ability to inspect work in mechanical rooms,