Job Summary/Basic Function:

• Health insurance – Low bi-weekly premium. Employees pay 5% of bi-weekly salary for benefit coverage with ability to pay 2.5% when participating in the wellness program.
• Dental insurance – Coverage is free to employee and dependents after 90 days
• Vision insurance – Coverage is free to employee and dependents after 90 days.
• Group life insurance – equal to annual salary (up to $40,000.00) at no cost to the employee
• Retirement – 2 plans to choose from
• Tuition waiver – employee, spouse, and dependents are eligible
• Vacation leave– up to 11 days accrued per year for first 3 years, increases to 19 days per year after 3 years
• Sick leave – up to 11 days accrued per year, including up to 5 days per year that can be taken to care for a family member
• Holiday leave – Up to 12 days per calendar year

Required Qualifications:

• Three years of experience in the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing components and fixtures OR an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Knowledge of:
  • methods, materials, tools, practices used in the trade.
  • occupational hazards and safety precautions involved.
  • flows, pressure, and capacity of water tanks and lines.
  • the care and use of tools used in the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems, fixtures, and components.

• Ability to:
  • establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • read and interpret plumbing blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
  • properly use/care for tools.
  • detect equipment defects and make repairs.
  • follow oral/written instructions.
  • lift 50 lbs. without assistance; drive maintenance vehicles.
  • work in adverse weather, confined spaces, and at varying heights.

• Proficient safe operation of tools of the trade and work practices.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Basic PC skills.
• Evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Valid driver's license.
• Successful interview.
• Successful completion of three background checks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master plumbing certification.
• Current plumbing license.
• Certified pool operator.
• Certified water treatment operator.
• Pipefitting and welding experience.
• Boiler inspection certification.

Essential Functions:

• Work is performed in a variety of environmental conditions – heat, humidity, rain, snow, sleet, windstorms, etc.
• Work is both indoors and outdoors all year round.
• Work environment may be dry, wet, humid, noisy from other construction activities or operation of building equipment.
• Will encounter presence of dust, odors, debris, chemicals, mold, ACM, lead based paint and other potentially hazardous materials.
• May have to work in cramped spaces or otherwise uncomfortable positions in the performance of assigned tasks.
• May encounter pressurized systems (gas, steam, compressed air, high pressure water systems, etc.).
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment, when necessary, hard hats, respirators, eye protection, hearing protection, etc.
• Must be able to lift/pull/push up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Occasionally must work outside for up to 8 hours a day.
• Ability to stand for long lengths of time.
• Able to reach and lift above shoulders, have full operation of arms and hands, squat, stoop/bend, stretch, twist, have fine and gross manipulation of hands, simple and power grasp, and twist hands and wrists.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• This position is represented by a labor union and is subject to the terms and conditions of the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• This position is designated an essential employee position. Employee is expected to report to work during their designated shift during emergency situations, university closures or delays. Work performed during these events will require duties typically outside normal job duties and functions such as shoveling snow or assisting in storm recovery activities.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Employee may be contacted about and respond to issues after designated shift.
  • Response may require onsite presence to resolve issue or recalling appropriate personnel (employees or contractors) to assist with the problem.

Days Worked: Monday to Friday

Hours/Shift worked: 7 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Quicklink for Posting/Requisition: 10687

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