Plumber - Fitter

Plumber - Fitter

Plumber - Fitter

locations

Penn State University Park

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted Yesterday

job requisition id

REQ_...

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday toplete the internal application process. Please do not , internally through Workday.

CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday toplete the student application process. Please do not , internally through Workday.

If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click andplete the application process for external applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State is searching for a full time Plumber - Fitter - Grade 3 to join the team. Duties include:

Perform assigned piping and plumbing installations on a wide variety of systems and equipment including, but not limited to, laboratory equipment, dining hall and kitchen equipment, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning units, refrigeration units, fire extinguishing systems, water softeners and filters, heat exchangers, all aspects of building plumbing systems, all segments of sewer line systems, both exterior and interior, all aspects of distribution lines, both exterior and interior, etc.

Install, repair and maintain a wide variety of plumbing and pipingponents including, but not limited to, steam distribution and return lines, water lines, deep well pumps, hot water lines, air and pneumatic lines, effluents lines, sewer lines, etc.

Performplete plumbing and piping installations, repair and alterations; test and inspectpleted work to detect faulty installations and correct as necessary

Perform inspections, maintenance, and housekeeping programs on tunnels, manholes, valve and meter boxes, septic tanks, cesspools, grease traps, certain utility storage areas including mechanical rooms and equipment tin such as pumps and meters, and other areas to include all plumbing and piping installations and equipment

Install, repair and maintain all types of plumbing and piping materials andponents used on campus including, but not limited to, glass, dura-iron, PVC, copper, steel, cast iron, terracotta, transite piping, etc.

Operate various types of hand and power tools to cut, thread, bend and join pipe; operate and maintain portable sewage and water pumps, sewage cleaning machines and rods, etc.

Read and interpret drawings, blues, sketches, and work orders; plan and layout work in proper sequence, assuring top-quality work in all aspects

Detect unusual conditions and defective materials and report to supervisor

Maintain workshop and job area in clean, neat, and orderly condition

Protect surrounding property and furniture from damage during process of work

Answer questions for and/or direct the work of apprentices and/or lower grade employees as required

Operate motor vehicle as required

Perform other duties related or similar to the type described above

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

1 to 3 years of effective experience

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

None

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successfulpletion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successfulpletion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT

This position is part of the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 8. More information can be found : Collective Bargaining Agreement.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

For details on starting pay rate and progression, please see the above collective bargaining agreement.

Penn State provides apetitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition toprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes abined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review .

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and ismitted to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact ....

The Pennsylvania State University ismitted to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports both broad and specific equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of themunity thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.

Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster

PA State Labor Law Poster

Penn State Policies

Copyright Information

Hotlines

About Us

T's a reason Penn State consistently ranks among the top one percent of the world's universities. Across 24 campuses, our 100,000 students and 40,000 faculty and staff know the real measure of success goes beyond the classroom - it's the positive impact made onmunities across the world.

Our ideals stem from our origins as Pennsylvania's sole land-grant institution, which allow us to continue to bring positive impact to humanity through our teaching, research, and engagement mission. And across the world is amunity of Penn Staters - more than half a million strong - driven by that same spirit to serve our local and globalmunities.

At Penn State, passion is met with collaboration in an environment that is rooted in d pride for the aplishments of our fellow students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Penn Staters cheer each other on to build a culturemitted to service and engagement.

Our University values represent our core ethical aspirations for all our daily activities and actions as students, faculty, staff, and volunteers at Penn State. Our values are as follows; Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Discovery, Excellence, and Community.

We Are Penn State.

One Community. Impacting Many.