Plumber II

Department:
Facilities & Campus Operations

Classification:
Trades Technician 3

Job Category:
Classified Staff

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule:

Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location:

Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type:
On-Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility:
Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Pay Band: 03

Salary:
Salary commensurate with education and experience - $66,950

Criminal Background Check:
Yes

Motor Vehicle Records Check:
Yes

About the Department:

George Mason University Facilities ensures a quality physical environment supporting the mission of the university. We will be the technical and business experts of choice with the total trust and confidence of our students, faculty, and staff.

About the Position:

Ready to start the New Year with a new position as a State employee of Virginia?

We have a wonderful opportunity for you. You'll be a State employee of Virginia, work at our beautiful Fairfax campus with 677 acres of wooded land, and become part of the George Mason University patriot team.

We've got the work. Now, we need an additional team member to contribute to our busy environment. We want someone reliable, takes pride in their work, and will make a noticeable contribution to the educational facilities at George Mason. Your manager can trust that you will get the job done.

George Mason's Facilities & Campus Operations department is committed to providing a safe, functional, and clean community experience at the university. So, what's in it for you?

Great benefits for you…

* Lots of leave, including paid annual leave, paid holidays, paid sick leave, paid two-week winter break (please note - the break employees often receive during the holiday season is not regularly guaranteed and is subject to annual approval);

* Free tuition, up to 12 credit hours during the academic year, and professional development. Yes, you can earn a college education while earning a salary.

* Commuter Choice Transit Benefit

* Virginia Retirement System Hybrid Plan; and

* Patriot Perks discounts to restaurants, events, and more!

For you and your family…

* Health/dental/vision benefits; and

* Tuition-dependent benefit (restrictions apply).

We think it's a great opportunity and can't wait to speak with you. Here's a partial list of the duties.

The Plumber II performs a series of skilled tasks in the plumbing trade by assisting more senior-level trades workers and performs related duties as required or assigned. The position performs skilled installation, maintenance, and repair of the University's plumbing, irrigation, and gas systems. The Plumber II ensures reliable operation through troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and accurate documentation.

The work schedule for this position is Sunday-Thursday, 6am-2:30pm.

This position is required to work additional hours in the event of an emergency. This may require reporting to work early, staying late, and/or working weekends.

Additionally, this position is designated as "Essential Personnel." All essential personnel employees are required to report for snow removal and assist with clearing grounds, roads, pathways, sidewalks, or steps.

Responsibilities:

* Under limited supervision, performs installation, modification, maintenance, and repair work on University plumbing, irrigation, and gas systems and equipment;

* Performs skilled journey-level work to diagnose defects and to install, repair, and maintain piping systems and fixtures for water, sewer, or natural gas with a high degree of quality and efficiency;

* Tests, repairs, and maintains cross-connection devices and pressure vessel safety devices;

* Performs routine, recurring preventive maintenance activities without direction or oversight and within established schedules;

* Cuts, threads pipe, and makes proper connections;

* Installs, repairs, and replaces valves, controls, traps, tanks, etc.;

* Repairs and replaces motors, pumps, expansion tanks, and irrigation systems;

* Tests, installs, and maintains gas piping and equipment;

* Maintains wastewater management systems; installs and/or replaces fixtures; performs work on site or in a shop;

* Drives a vehicle to and from locations and keeps the vehicle supplied with tools and materials, and…