Maintenance Technician - Plumber Non-Exempt

Position: Maintenance Technician - Plumber *1 Opening (Non-Exempt)
POSITION: Maintenance Technician - Plumber
* 1 Opening (Non-Exempt)

HSU JOB FAMILY CLASSIFICATION: Maintenance Technician IV - VII (DOE)

DEPARTMENT: Maintenance

SUPERVISOR TITLE: Associate Vice President for Campus Operations

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

EXEMPTION: N/A

LOCATION: HSU Campus, Abilene, Texas

TARGET HIRE DATE: As Soon As Possible

HSU CHRISTIAN STANDARD REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYMENT - Candidate must profess aChristian Faith, maintain membership in a local congregation, and respect thevalues and distinctives central to the historically Baptist values of HSU as reflected in the University's Statement of Faith.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Human Resources  or careers

SUMMARY/SCOPE:

Serves as Maintenance Technician; keeps campus facilities functioning for optimum educational experiences.

Assembles,installs, and repairs pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems by performing the following duties.

HSU JOB FAMILY CLASSIFICATION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Studies building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installations.

Inspects structure to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of structure resulting from installation of pipe.

Locates and marks position of pipe andpipe connections and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors.

Cuts openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.

Assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings, and pipes composed of metals, such as iron, steel, brass, and lead,and nonmetals, such as glass, vitrified clay, and plastic.

Joins pipes by use of screws, bolts,fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and caulks joints.

Fills pipe system with water or air andreads pressure gauges to determine whether system is leaking.

Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, water softeners, and irrigation systems.

Basic Responsibilities:

Oversee campus facilities repair and conduct preventative maintenance.

Assistin ensuring campus functions occur without any difficulties.

Essential Duties:

Perform work orders as assigned. Perform preventative maintenance as required.

Advise Campus Operations Director of outcomes and recommend further action as needed. Under direction of Director of Campus Operations, maintain plan for updating current systems and fixtures prior to complete obsolescence.

Ensure campus irrigation systems are in optimal working order.

Monitor condition of University equipment, property and vehicles. Service asneeded.

Stay current on all local, state, and national codes and regulations

Ensureall licenses remain current.

Assist other technicians in the performance of their duties

Adhereto the HSU Personnel and Safety Handbook(s).

Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position, except for student workers.

COMPETENCIES: Thisis your opportunity to demonstrate how your education and/or experience in your current or previous job relates to each function of this position.

On a separate sheet of paper, write aparagraph for each competency listed below describing your background and qualifications in each area.

Interview decisions are partially based on this information.

Toperform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.

Continuous Learning - Assesses own strength sand weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills;shares expertise with others.

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.

Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors transition and evaluates results.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments;commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; completes taskson time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (Language, Mathematical, Reasoning and Computer Skills):

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance…