Facilities Mechanical Plumbing Technician. Columbus LilyLifestyle

Facilities Mechanical Plumbing Technician

Under the supervision of a senior technician or supervisor, performs tasks that ensure the uninterrupted operations of threaded, flanged, groove-locked, soldered, and pressed plumbing systems and equipment. Inspects, tests, installs, fabricates, modifies, rigs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs plumbing systems and equipment. Responds to emergency situations and evaluates and corrects defects.

Assists other trades as needed; adheres to all safety practices and procedures; cleans and maintains work areas and equipment; attends meetings; properly completes documentation; provides a high level of customer service; communicates to customers, coworkers and supervision via written, electronic and verbal methods and devices; operates department vehicles; performs other duties as assigned. Actively supports our commitment to the university value of acting with integrity and personal accountability to establish a culture of professionalism in the workplace.

• Plumbing (70%)
  • Review blueprints and technical drawings, install, repair, and replace threaded, flanged, groove‑locked, soldered, and pressed piping and components.
  • Measure and cut pipes using hand and power tools.
  • Inspect and identify leaks.
  • Install and repair domestic water, drain, vent, and waste systems.
  • Install and repair specialty water systems (e.g., chlorine dioxide, deionized water, reverse osmosis).
  • Install, certify, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on backflow prev enters.
  • Install, replace plumbing equipment and fixtures (e.g., meters, valves, toilets).
  • Assemble and disassemble plumbing fixtures.
  • Repair compressed gas systems.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve plumbing system issues (pressure, temperature, leaks).
  • Perform plumbing and pipe fitting preventive maintenance.
  • Address customer queries.
  • Clean work area after completion.
• General Duties (30%)
  • Ensure compliance with applicable codes and document regulatory compliance tests.
  • Assist lower-level technicians and transfer knowledge of equipment and utilities.
  • Locate, identify, disable and enable local utility shut‑offs.
  • Update building drawings.
  • Participate on emergency response teams.
  • Document labor, materials, and work performed on work orders.
  • Request equipment and materials as needed.
  • Inform customers when tasks are completed.
  • Communicate and initiate work order escalation if needed.
  • Participate in professional development and continuing education.
  • Assist other areas and staff within the department and participate on committees.

• Reading, understanding and updating blueprints, schematics and as‑built drawings.
• Reading, understanding and applying safety standards and practices (e.g., hazard communication, infection prevention, lock‑out/tag‑out).
• Reading, interpreting and applying technical manuals and system specifications.
• Following applicable trade‑specific codes, standards and regulations.
• Learning technical skills and applying new knowledge to solve problems.
• Selecting and using hand, power and machine tools.
• Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships.
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Performing basic arithmetic and engineering calculations.
• Applying engineering principles, load calculations, and accepted techniques for moving large or heavy objects.
• Locating and operating electrical and plumbing shut‑offs.
• Instructing others in performing tasks.
• Providing guidance and expert advice about technical systems or processes.

• Brazing and soldering
• Cutting and threading pipe
• Problem solving
• Time management
• Conflict management
• Basic computer skills (e.g., data entry, electronic communication)
• Customer service

• Ohio plumbing code (fittings, water supply systems, sanitary drainage, waste stacks‑vents, traps, piping, and storage systems).
• Planning and prioritizing work.
• Resource management.

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of experience in plumbing, trade, or related equipment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid OSHA 10‑hour General Industry Safety and Health card; EPA Section 608 Technician…