Pipe​/Mech Trades II - Plumber

** JOB DUTIES**
* ** Plumbing Service 80%
*** Responds to oral requests and written work orders.
* Installs repairs and maintains plumbing systems. Including but not limited to natural gas, drainage, venting, non potable and domestic water.
* Installs repairs and maintains water closets, urinals, lavatories, sinks, garbage disposals, drinking fountains, flush valves, tubs, showers and faucets.
* Makes repairs to plugged fixtures to include lavatories, sinks, urinals, water closets, and sanitary sewer systems.
* Installs repairs and maintains domestic hot water heating systems to include appliances, circulating pumps, tempering valves and controlling devices.
* Installs repairs and maintains natural gas appliances, controls and piping. Installs gas regulators, shut off valves and isolation devices for cathodic protection.
* Installs and maintains laboratory equipment.
* Installs and maintains backflow prev enters, check valves and pressure regulators.
* Maintains utilities on campus that include the domestic water, sanitary sewer, irrigation systems and natural gas systems.
* Identifies and maintains main water shutoffs that are located inside and outside buildings and is knowledgeable related effected services.
* Maintains knowledge of where sanitary sewer manholes and distribution pipes are located.
* Maintains knowledge where the natural gas main valves are to buildings and where main supply piping and isolation valves are located and how they affect the gas distribution system.
* Locates underground utilities for excavation requests and projects.
* Repairs and maintains boilers, coils, valves, pumps, thermostats, zone valves, heat exchangers and piping.
* Maintains water feed valves, relief valves, and backflow prev enters.
* Installs or replaces pumps, motors, couplers, motor mounts and seals.
* Rebuilds or replaces zone valves or modulating valves.
* Installs thermostats and checks calibration.
* Required to drive state owned work truck to accomplish tasks.
* Provide specific examples of regular, ongoing decisions made by this position related to this duty.
* ** Administration 15%
*** Uses basic computer skills to check and reply to emails, enter hours on time sheet and uses basic data entry skills when accessing TMA.
* Utilizes the Physical Plant computerized work order system, (TMA), for all work that is requested or completed.
* Required to check the TMA scheduler for new work orders throughout the day.
* Unassigned work orders are to be prioritized and appropriately addressed.
* Track all labor and materials. Close all completed work orders daily.
* Makes comments, within the work order (results section), so customers can access this information and determine the status of their work request.
* Ensure that any information entered into the work order system is up-to-date and correct, so when reports are generated from that data it represents the best information available.
* Orders materials and supplies necessary for the repair and operation of mechanical systems and services listed above.
* Reads and comprehends specifications and technical manuals.
* Reads and interprets blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, parts diagrams, test and balance reports, etc. to perform the job properly.
* Reads and interprets building and utility drawings.
* Inspects the work of contractors working on the Fort Lewis campus.  Observes equipment tests performed by contractors.
* ** Other Duties 5%
*** Performs other duties as assigned.
* Assist with snow removal.
* Assist in setting up special events.
* Assist with emergencies.
* Assist other trades when necessary.
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* PLEASE NOTE:

This summary of job duties is not meant to be all inclusive. Job duties may be added or deleted based on the ever-changing needs of the College.
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* MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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* Education and Experience:

** Three years of plumbing experience in an institutional, commercial or industrial setting.

** Substitutions:
** Appropriate education or successful completion of a formalized apprenticeship program will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Appropriate documentation such as licensure must be submitted at the time of application if using this substitution.

** PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
*** Journeyman Plumber License
* Experience with automated work order systems
* Backflow certification
* Gasfitter experience
* Basic computer skills for timesheet entry, online training courses, work orders, emails and SDS sheets
* Reading, writing and oral comprehension
* Strong customer service skills
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Active listening skills
* Flexibility and adaptability to meet ever changing demands
* Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel and crouch for extended periods of time
* Ability to tolerate noise, vibration and work in inclement weather
* Ability to respond appropriately to supervision
* Follows policy and procedures and fully cooperates with supervisors and coworkers
* Ability to work and communicate with…