Trades Specialist (Plumber)

Summary**

Performs moderately complex repair or construction of university facilities or property which require specialized training in a skilled trade (plumbing). Hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm.

**Job Description**

**Essential Duties:**

- Performs complex repair or installation on University facilities and property using expertise acquired through specialized training in a skilled trade (plumbing)

- Reviews job orders and blueprints or drawings; inspects site and consults with client; determines best method to complete project

- Estimates amount of materials and equipment needed to complete project; arranges for materials to be at job site

- Assists outside contractors as needed; assists crafts-persons from other trades as needed

- Maintains and cleans tools and equipment; maintains work area in a clean and orderly manner

- May prepare some paperwork; may maintain files

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**Minimum Qualifications:**

- Requires nine months training beyond high school in a skilled trade and two years of experience in that trade, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Driver's license required

**Additional Position Information (if applicable)**

## Working Conditions

Frequent standing and walking with some climbing and lifting of materials weighing 50 to 75 pounds. Frequent operation of equipment. Somewhat unpleasant working conditions. Some exposure to several unpleasant elements which are particularly disagreeable. Some element of personal risk and exposure to accidents.

**Special Instructions (if applicable)**

None

**Additional Information**

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

**Remote Work**

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**Reasonable Accommodations**

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**Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement**

Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or o