Plumber-Pipefitter

• Fire Pump Test Certification.

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components: patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

To assemble, install, and repair piping, fixtures, and equipment used in the distribution and drainage of water and water-carried wastes, air, gas, steam, heating water, and chilled water, under low or high pressure.

• Install new or inspect and repair piping systems, including water mains, service lines, sewer lines, air and gas lines, valves, gauges, pumps, and fixtures, including sinks, water heaters, toilets, urinals, and disposals.
• Install new, or inspect and repair steam, condensate, and water lines, equipment, radiators, traps, valves, pumps, gauges, controls, fittings and accessories.
• Install new Medical Gas piping including mains, branches, wall outlets and proper testing.
• Cut pipe and thread, using a threading machine or other mechanical method, and bend pipe by hand or with a pipe-bending machine.
• Assemble and install pipe and pipe fittings of brass, cast-iron, copper, lead, glass, plastic and other materials.
• Join piping by means of threaded, caulked, soldered, brazed, fused, pressed, cemented or welded joints.
• Cut or bore through walls, ceilings or partitions.
• Test piping systems for leaks using gauges.
• Secure pipes to structures with clamps, brackets and hangers.
• Unclog drains, pipes and fixtures using a drain snake.
• Install and maintain boilers and refrigeration and air-conditioning systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches and job specifications.
• Install, repair and maintain fire protection systems.
• Prepare records and service reports of materials and time expended.

• Graduation from high school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current Journeyman Plumber's license (maintained for the duration of employment in the classification) and backflow certification (maintained for the duration of employment in the classification).
• Considerable knowledge of the methods, equipment, and materials used in the installation and repair of domestic water, steam, heating, chilled water distribution systems and fixtures.
• Reasonable experience in the installation and repair of water distribution systems and fixtures. Considerable skill in the operation of plumbing and pipe fitting tools, power equipment, and machinery. Ability to exercise tact and discretion in relationships with others.
• Reasonable knowledge of plumbing codes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the classification in areas that can be located at high elevations; behind or beneath obstacles; in confined spaces; subject to high heat; underground; in walls or floors; inside or outside buildings.
• Working knowledge of underground water mains, drain pipes and associated valves, pits, separators, and structures.
• Working knowledge of steam, hydronic, chemical treatment, and other process piping systems.
• Ability to observe safety precautions in the operation of tools, power equipment, and machinery.
• Reasonable knowledge of the maintenance requirements of steam, heating, chilled water, and domestic water lines, fixtures, and controls.
• Must be able to fulfill the requirements necessary to drive a University vehicle

• Current Master Plumber's license.
• 6010 Medical gas certification (maintained for the duration of employment in the classification).
• Fire Pump Test Certification.
• 4-6 years of fire suppression system experience.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards pertaining to NFPA 13, 16, 20, and 25.
• Knowledge of FM Standards on Loss Prevention.
• Functional knowledge of wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge sprinkler systems.
• Knowledge of proper tool use, principles, methods, and techniques in fire sprinkler pipe fitting.
• Reasonable ability to use a computer, including data entry, online research, use of the internet, email, and document manipulation.
• Must be able to demonstrate effective communication and customer service skills with a variety of people at different organizational levels, including staff, faculty, and students.
• Experience with Halon, Carbon…