Plumber

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What We Offer At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees.

We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About this role Responsible for scheduling and coordinating all plumbing work orders and projects. Installs, maintains, and repairs plumbing machinery, equipment, and related structures and systems for all campuses. Provides expertise in large scale plumbing issues and construction projects and assists other skilled trades as needed. Must work some weekends, during college closings, and required to report in times of equipment failure or outage.

What a day of a Plumber looks like:

Troubleshoots and repairs a variety of plumbing issues including toilets, flush controls water heating, delivery and drainage systems, and assists with campus maintenance.

Inspects, installs, repairs and replaces pipes, fittings, and plumbing fixtures to maintain the heating, water, gas, and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes.

Cleans clogged drains and toilets and performs other plumbing repairs.

Plans, administers, and takes physical inventories of equipment or material. Prepares material list to order materials and supplies to complete assigned tasks.

Meets and communicates with current or potential vendors. Coordinates with vendors and purchasing department. Monitors, evaluates and coordinates services provided by outside vendors.

Inspects and repairs equipment and machinery for safe operation. Performs preventive maintenance on equipment consistent with equipment recommendations. Repairs faulty or damaged equipment as needed.

Responds to a variety of service order calls. Accurately logs and provides updates on service requests. Tracks and records maintenance and repair work performed.

Provides consultation and assistance regarding specific matters within area of expertise. Assists with Facilities and Building Department Permit and Plan reviews.

Maintains and performs in a safe workplace and follows established safety practices.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

We’d love to hear from you if you have the following:

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED with additional training related to the position

Four years of related experience

Knowledge of:

Current plumbing codes and tools

Microsoft Office Professional or similar application

Safety procedures and guidelines

Skilled in:

Operating plumbing tools

Delivering a high level of customer service

Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management

Ability to:

Interpret blueprints and related symbols

Use a variety hand and power tools, machines and equipment

Organize and prioritize multiple, competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness

Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations and take responsibility for a high level of service

Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or

Special Requirements :

Regular physical attendance required

Current Plumber Journeyman license

Palm Beach County Backflow Testing and Repair certificate (must be obtained within 6 months for non-resident)
Valid Florida driver’s license

Work Environment and Physical Demand:

Lift, carry, push, pull, install or remove objects weighing 20 to 49 pounds

Lift, carry, push, pull, install or remove objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds

Reach and grasp objects

Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Stand for extended periods of time

Use of video display terminal

Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills

Communicate information orally and in writing

Receive and understand information through oral and written communication

Proofread and check documents…