Facilities Maintenance III - Plumber

Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.

Faculty Rank or Job Title

Faculty Rank or Job Title Facilities Maintenance III - Plumber

Job Category:

Job Category:
Classified (non-exempt)

Department

Department Facilities Operations

EEO number:

EEO number: 26C349

Position FTE

100% FTE

Minimum Hourly Rate

Minimum Hourly Rate $28.12/hr

Salary Band:

Salary Band: TM MWK3P

Job Summary/Basic Function:

Under general supervision performs tasks related to day-to-day inspections, preventive maintenance and repair to University owned or leased buildings and facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

A high school diploma/vocational school or equivalent. Five years of full-time experience in building maintenance AND five years of full-time experience in commercial plumbing; OR a high school diploma or equivalent, a one-year specialized education in plumbing, and three years of full-time experience in plumbing is required. A working knowledge of the State Plumbing Code and Ohio Basic Building Code is required.

Must be familiar with concepts, practices, and procedures; maintenance, electrical, plumbing, carpentry or HVAC . Knowledge of standard practices, materials and tools and knowledge of occupational hazards involved and safety precautions necessary for the building maintenance trade are required. Must be able to calculate basic math, including fractions, decimals and percentages. Must be able to read, write and comprehend common vocabulary.

May be required to read, interpret and work from blueprints, sketches, wiring diagrams, plans, layouts and/or templates.

A pre-employment physical examination will be required before original appointment. An annual physical exam may be required. Maintenance/WSU testing is required. Must currently have possessed a valid U.S. driver’s license for at least one year*.

A Core 4 operator license/certification (Forklift Operator – Aerial Lift – Scissor Lift – Boom Lift – Rough Terrain Fork Lift) is required as part of your employment at the University. The University will provide the certification/training. Failure to obtain said license/certification when provided by the University shall result in separation from the University. In the case of promotion when the license/certification should have been obtained within one year of entry into the position, the affected employee shall be returned to their former bargaining unit position and shall displace the bargaining unit employee holding their former position.

If the required license/certification should have been obtained more than one year after entry into the position, the affected employee shall be separated from the University.

OSHA 30-hour certificate/license required within (180) days. Failure to obtain said license/certification when provided by the University shall result in separation from the University. In the case of promotion when the license/certification should have been obtained within one year of entry into the position, the affected employee shall be returned to their former bargaining unit position and shall displace the bargaining unit employee holding their former position.

If the required license/certification should have been obtained more than one year after entry into the position, the affected employee shall be separated from the University.

Must obtain backflow testing license within (1 year) of employment.

Must have up to date certification for gas lines maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications

Essential Functions and percent of time:

Specialized 90% Daily inspections, installations, general and preventive maintenance. Responds to emergency situations and evaluate and correct defects, utilizing proper protective gear.

Performs diagnostic process to determine problems – make repairs.

Installs, troubleshoots, repairs and/or calibrates plumbing equipment, fixtures and components at the university. Designs plumbing projects ensuring all required codes and safety regulations are met. Lays out piping arrangements in an unobtrusive and serviceable manner, determines quantity and type of pipe, fittings, pumps, fixtures, and other components for new piping systems and to replace or modify installed plumbing systems.

Installs,…