Plumber

Title: Plumber

Division: Finance and Administration

Department: Facility Operations and Planning

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: Grade 11: $23.38/hour

EEO Job Group: 6 E7

Position Summary

The University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications for Plumber.

Regular work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Occasional overtime or irregular hours may be required to meet business needs. Travel within the University and occasional travel to offsite University locations using a University vehicle is required. Occasional regional travel is required.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform plumbing tasks related to maintenance, repairs, rehabilitation, and construction projects for buildings, equipment, and systems. Plumbing duties include but are not limited to: assemble/install valves and fittings; install/repair/maintain sinks, tubs, and toilets; install/repair/maintain plumbing fixtures, appliances, and trim; install/repair/maintain water heaters and water conditioners; install/repair/maintain underground storm, sanitary, and other water piping systems; install/repair/maintain water treatment equipment, piping, and controls;
  
  test piping systems and fixtures for leaks; ensure all installations/repairs/maintenance meet code requirements; assist with water fountains and swimming pool maintenance (will require additional off-campus education and certification).
• Tend to preventive and general maintenance needs for University structures, equipment, furnishings, and systems and support repair/rehabilitation projects.
• Work from blueprints, drawings, work orders, or oral instructions to construct and repair University assets.
• Plan and execute basic building maintenance and renovation projects, determine tasks, make layouts, and estimate materials and labor costs.
• Assemble furniture, seats, and other equipment.
• Set up furniture and equipment for special and academic events.
• Perform carpentry tasks related to maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and construction projects for buildings, equipment, furniture, and systems.
• Perform electrical tasks related to maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and construction projects for buildings, equipment, and systems.
• Repair and/or install windows, doors, partitions, coiling components, floor tiles, cove base, stair treads, wall coverings, and roofs.
• Perform hand and bench work in maintenance shops using various tools and equipment as required.
• Perform painting and refinishing work on buildings, furniture, and fixtures.
• Assist in maintaining building supplies, tools, equipment, and spare parts.
• Perform snow removal and paving work as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills

High school diploma/GED required. Vocational training and/or experience in trades including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and/or heating and air conditioning, knowledge of practices, procedures, materials and tools; ability to plan and lay out job assignments; valid driver’s license required.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

Recommended qualifications include four years of experience in journey level of a named trade.

Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements

Regular work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Occasional overtime or irregular hours required to meet business needs. Travel within University and occasional travel to offsite University locations using a University vehicle is required. Occasional regional travel required.

About USI

The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits. Benefits for this position include:

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Retirement plan with a total contribution equivalent to 7% of annual salary.
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees; 75% for spouses and dependent children.
• Accrue up to 10 paid vacation days per fiscal year; accrual increases after 4, 7, and 11 years of service.

For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Application Process

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Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI typically will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf or . For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at Human Res or .

EEO Statement

USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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