Plumber Specialist

Job Description Summary Organization's Summary Statement:
Under general supervision, performs plumbing work at the master level. Under general supervision, performs plumbing work at the journey level. Supports the plumbing and gas fitting needs of the campus, to include maintenance of the University’s underground utility and building interior distribution plumbing systems such as water, sanitary sewers and storm sewers with pipes ranging in diameter from 1/2” to 72”, and building interior natural gas systems.

Physical Demands:
Incumbent is an Essential employee, subject to a 24 hour, 7 day week span of operation. Must be able to work evenings and weekends when necessary. Must be able to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery; to work from lifts, ladders and scaffolding; to work at heights up to 20 feet; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools, and supplies and/or exert force up to 50 lbs.

regularly and 75 lbs. occasionally; to concurrently manipulate multiple controls on equipment and machinery; to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment. Incumbent is required to wear safety footwear, provided by the University. Incumbent may be required to provide small hand tools; if so, the University is not responsible for the repair or replacement of lost or damaged items.

This position is ineligible for telework.

Preferences: N/A Licenses/

Certifications:

Possession of a Master plumbing license and a certification as a licensed plumber from the State of Maryland or from another state that qualifies for reciprocity in Maryland;
Certified w/cross-connect, back flow certification. Must possess and maintain a Driver’s License valid in the State of Maryland with fewer than 6 points.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma/GED

EXPERIENCE:

Six years progressively responsible experience in the plumbing and pipe fitting trade, experience with maintenance of hot water systems/components. OTHER:
Possession of a Master plumbing license and a certification as a licensed plumber from the State of Maryland or from another state that qualifies for reciprocity in Maryland.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Comprehensive knowledge of and skill in the theory, principles, methods and techniques used in the pipe fitting and plumbing trade, including water valves, sewer, storm drain systems, steam and hot and chilled water systems. Thorough knowledge of and skill in basic mathematics including area, volume, weights, and the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions; of OSHA regulations related to the plumbing trade;

of plumbing codes, the requirements for domestic water and waste disposal systems. Skill in the use and maintenance of the tools and equipment of the pipe fitting and plumbing trade; in the installation and repair of sanitary plumbing and appliances; in welding, soldering, and threading pipe. Working knowledge of computer based maintenance/cost estimating programs. Knowledge of electronic and direct digital control devices in the operation of specialized laboratory equipment.

Ability to provide leadership to lower level mechanics; ability to read, interpret, and work from complex blueprints, drawings, and specifications; to prepare summaries and reports; to communicate effectively and follow directions; to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery; to work at heights up to 20 feet; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools, and supplies and/or exert force up to 50 lbs.

regularly and 75 lbs. occasionally; to work at depths of 20'; to shore and trench according to OSHA/MOSH regulations; to concurrently…