Plumber, Apprentice or Journeyman

The Plumber (Apprentice or Journeyman) performs or assists in the efficient installation, maintenance, remodeling, and repair of the University hydronic and plumbing systems on assigned buildings. The Plumber accomplishes this by applying apprentice or journeyman skills in conjunction with advanced technical knowledge and the ability to analyze and understand unique project requests. Works as a member of a team on various projects or assignments. The successful candidate will be hired into this position as either a "Plumber Apprentice" or "Plumber Journeyman" depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits Include:

• Half Tuition for employees and Dependents
• 14.2% Retirement Contribution
• 13 Paid Holidays
• 12 days of accrued Sick Leave
• 12 days of accrued Vacation Leave
• And more

Responsibilities if hired as a Plumber Apprentice:

• Assists in repairs of utility distribution systems including heat exchangers, valves, backflow, and waste systems.
• Assists, repairs, and installs plumbing/hydronic related equipment throughout campus to meet code standards.
• Assists and performs preventative maintenance on plumbing and hydronic systems and equipment as outlined.
• Responds to and repairs any and all water leaks or plumbing/hydronic problems that are reported within campus buildings.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Cleans equipment, shop area, and work sites.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Respond to work orders on assigned campus buildings.
• May participate in revolving on-call list.

Responsibilities if hired as a Plumber Journeyman:

• Troubleshoots and repairs utility distribution systems including heat exchangers, valves, backflow, and waste systems.
• Maintains, repairs, and installs plumbing/hydronic related equipment throughout campus to meet code standards.
• Performs preventative maintenance on plumbing and hydronic systems and equipment as outlined.
• Responds to and repairs any and all water leaks or plumbing/hydronic problems that are reported within campus buildings.
• Ensures water quality to research labs by maintaining and repairing all water softeners, distillers, reverse osmosis systems, and other water treatment equipment.
• Maintains the domestic water supply to plumbing code standards within campus buildings.
• Maintains all medium and low pressure steam lines and related equipment within campus buildings.
• Monitors proper flow on all waste, drain, and vent lines, including separators and traps, within campus buildings.
• Provides technical guidance and direction to less senior plumbers.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Cleans equipment, shop area, and work sites.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Respond to work orders on assigned campus buildings.
• Participate in revolving on-call list.

Minimum Qualifications:

For Plumber Apprentice:

• • Basic knowledge and understanding of building trades.
  • Pass the Weisen Test of Mechanical Aptitude.

For Plumber Journeyman:

• • Four years of directly related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensed as a journeyman plumber.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of state plumbing and safety codes.
• Advanced knowledge of plumbing/ hydronic maintenance and repair techniques.
• Skill in the installation, repair, and maintenance of all types of plumbing/heating systems.
• Basic computer skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Skill in the use of various hand and power tools common to the plumbing/heating trade.
• Skill in welding, soldering, and brazing.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair steam, water, natural gas, vacuum, and air distribution systems.
• Ability to read, understand and build to specifications from blueprints and schematic drawings.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and customers.
• Ability to troubleshoot all types of plumbing/heating systems.

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The position requires considerable physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including heavy lifting and/or pushing and pulling of heavy objects. Employees must be prepared to assume uncomfortable positions such as crawling, kneeling, and squatting. Additionally, the work environment can include confined or narrow spaces. Employees must adhere to safety precautions and may be required to use protective equipment.

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