Plumber Senior

Department

FS Maintenance Services

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Job Description

60% - Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing washers, mending burst pipes and opening clogged drains. Lays Out, fabricates, assembles, installs and maintains piping and piping systems, fixtures and equipment for heating, cooling, hot water, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial systems. On the basis of knowledge of general piping and specific building system operations, selects type and size of pipes and related materials to meet job specifications as detailed in blueprint, specification sheet, etc.

Plans sequence of installation or repair to avoid obstruction and/or other misplacement of piping. Cuts, threads, and bends pipes using a variety of appropriate tools and methods. Assembles and installs a variety of metal and non-metal piping and pipe fittings for sewer, water, natural gas and compressed air pipes, couplings, traps, and pipe fittings, including those made of brass, copper, lead and plastic.

Joins piping by means of threaded, calked, wiped, soldered, brazed, fused, and cemented joint. Secures pipes to structure with clamps, brackets and hangers, using hand and power tools. Maintains water softeners. Performs all work in accordance with local building codes and KU standards.

25% - Installs and maintains gas heating equipment, drinking fountains, lavatories, commodes, distilled water stills, etc. Tests piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gages. Cleans swimming pools according to established schedules using chemicals prescription detailed from supervisor. Assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings and pipe composed of metals such as iron, steel, brass and leave and non-metals such as glass, vitrified clay and plastic, using hand and power tools.

Test water for hardness, PH and other concerns in water stills, building boiler systems, and other areas.

10% - Previews, assists in ordering and otherwise obtains plumbing materials and equipment. Complete production control job orders and other paperwork associated with work. Trains, instructs and acts as lead worker to less skilled positions. Cleans and maintains work sites and equipment. Performs other related work as assigned. Assists with snow removal and surface treatment.

5% - Other duties as assigned.

Req  (Ex: 10567 )

32027

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Work Schedule

Monday to Friday 7:30am-4pm

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Contact Information to Applicants

Charles Helmer

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Required Qualifications

* High School diploma or completion of G.E.D. equivalency.

* Three (3) years of experience as a journeyman level plumber. Associate degree or vocational school certification may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

* Must be backflow certified or become certified within the 6 month probationary period.

* Must have a valid Driver's License at time of hire and maintain that license throughout employment.

Employee Class

B-University Support Staff

Advertised Salary Range

Starting at $54,700

FTE

1.0

Preferred Qualifications

* Block licensed Journeyman, Plumbing License and/or Backflow Certification.

* Technical knowledge and skill in standard practices, tools, equipment and materials of plumbing trade as evidenced by application materials.

* Experience working in a college, university or large commercial setting.

* Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety practices of the plumbing trade as evidenced by application…