Assistant Supervisor, Plumbing Operations Chestnut Hill, MA, United States | req11064 Posted on: 7/24/2026 Back to Search Boston College Introduction Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion. Job Description Reporting to the Supervisor, Plumbing Operations within Trades Services at Boston College, the Assistant Supervisor, Plumbing Operations oversees and directs thirteen (13) union (SEIU) plumbers and is responsible for all aspects of plumbing maintenance and operations for 8 million square feet across four campuses and 167 buildings. Responsibilities include but are not limited to potable water, hot water, steam, sanitary sewer, process water and fire protection systems. The Assistant Supervisor, Plumbing Operations works closely with the Supervisor, Director, Trades Services and a separate organization led by the Director of Engineering & Energy Management on plumbing infrastructure. They also will oversee and manage small plumbing capital projects and must demonstrate a proven ability to administer multiple projects and ability to meet deadlines The Assistant Supervisor, Plumbing Operations, is jointly overall responsible for the training, development, morale and discipline of the entire Plumbing shop. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets and Drive) is required. This position requires strong interpersonal and analytical skills, including the demonstrable ability to make sound decisions based on available information under emergency as well as normal conditions.

Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range:

$90,600 to $113,250; salary commensurate with relevant experience. Requirements This position requires a MA Journeyman Plumbing license with a minimum of five (5) years experience working on that license and must be able to obtain a MA Master Plumbing License within three (3) years of hire and have the ability to obtain a Wastewater license within 12 months of being hired. Wastewater License, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months. Must maintain a valid driver's license. This position is considered essential and must be able to respond to campus emergencies at any time. Normal work schedule is 10:00 AM-6:00 PM, Monday-Friday. Candidates must be able to physically walk campus and up stairs and use ladders as a normal part of their duties. Closing Statement Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility: Tuition remission for Employees Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Low-Cost Life Insurance Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans Paid Holidays Annually Generous Sick and Vacation Pay Additional benefits can be found on Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process. Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination. As an applicant for employment, you are entitled to a copy of Boston College's Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report, located on the Campus Security Information Page. This web page contains Boston College's campus safety program, which includes the University's safety policies and campus crime statistics reported during the previous three years, as well as the University's fire safety program. To request a paper copy of this report, please contact the Boston College Police Department at 617-552-4446. Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.