Plumbing Professional

Position: Plumbing Professional (Sign-On Bonus)
University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is currently seeking a Plumber or Plumber Specialist to join the Department of Facilities Maintenance. The position will be filled dependent on selected candidate's qualifications. Under general supervision, the selected candidate performs plumbing work at the journey level. Installs, repairs and maintains water, gas, sewer, storm and drain systems, and related equipment and pipelines.

SIGN-ON BONUS OFFERED

The selected candidate for this position is eligible for a sign-on bonus totaling of $5,000 for Plumber and $8,000 for Plumber Specialist. Half of the bonus will be paid following 30 days of satisfactory service at UMB and the remaining half will be paid after successful completion of a probationary period of 6 months. The sign on bonus is eligible only to candidates new or returning to UMB.

BENEFITS (Non-Exempt Regular):

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension), effective on your date of hire. Non-exempt regular staff receive a generous paid leave package that starts with 14 days of vacation accrued per year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and time for community service;

comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

Plumber:

1. Installs, diagnoses problems, repairs and maintains pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, gas, sewer and drainage systems according to blueprints, specifications, and plumbing codes.

2. Lays out and assembles pipe systems and supports. Cuts, bends, welds and threads pipe. Inspects work site to determine presence of obstructions; plans installation and repairs to avoid obstructions.

3. Oversees and performs repair and replacement of toilets, sinks, drain lines, and faucets. Cleans obstruction from waste and sewage lines.

4. Prepares estimates of time, labor, and materials. Prepares reports reflecting daily operations and project status.

5. Operates and maintains tools and equipment of the plumbing trade. Cleans work area upon completion of project.

6. Provides guidance and training in plumbing work to other maintenance personnel.

May have lead responsibility for special

projects.

Note:

The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.

Plumber Specialist:

1.

NOTE:

Reference to specific equipment and duties will vary from institution to institution.

2. Independently, installs, diagnosis problems, repairs and maintains pipes, fittings, and control devices of water, gas, sewer, and drainage systems according to blueprints, specifications, and plumbing codes.

3. Performs repairs and maintenance to all underground piping -- sewer, storm, water, hot and chilled water, steam lines and gas lines.

4. Performs repairs on high pressure water lines.

5. Repairs and maintains low and medium pressure steam lines, traps, heat exchangers, pressure reducing devices, control devices, and equipment. Descales clean steam generators.

6. Installs, inspects and tests back-flow prev enters; ensures that there are no cross connections between water and sewer lines.

7. Repairs, replaces, and tests fire hydrants.

8. Installs, repairs water coolers and drinking fountains, including refrigerant systems.

9. Repairs condensate return systems.

10. Maintains and repairs instantaneous steam fired hot water generators.

11. Maintains and repairs building boilers.

12. Operates specialized video camera equipment to inspect sewer and storm lines.

13. Specifies, installs, tests, troubleshoots, maintains and repairs domestic and laboratory piping including glass, stainless steel, and sani-tech systems.

14. Specifies, installs, tests, troubleshoots, maintains and repairs specialized laboratory equipment, including distilled water equipment, autoclaves, sterilizers, cage/equipment, washers, dechlorinators, softners, UV light systems, humidifiers/dehumidifier

15. Performs maintenance on electrical/electronic gauges, controls, solenoids. Equipment can be gas, steam, or water fed.

16. Troubleshoots and maintains dental oral evacuation system/saliva holding tanks, associated biohazard-type equipment and domestic water filtration and backwash equipment.

17. Performs underground pipe repair work in ditches and manholes up to 20' deep, requiring trenching and…