Plumber Senior

Overview

Position Overview:

The Plumber Senior position involves highly skilled plumbing work in both construction and maintenance activities. The Plumber Senior may act as lead worker to less skilled maintenance employees. Considerable judgment is required of the incumbent in completion of work. Work is reviewed on completion for compliance with pre-set specifications, with instructions being general in nature.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:30am-4pm

Facilities Services within KU Operations plays a vital role in maintaining an inviting and safe campus environment that supports teaching, learning and research. KU Operations supports KU’s mission of learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor by providing the visible and behind-the-scenes services that make possible the university’s academic and research missions.

KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical & dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options, and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational and professional development opportunities.

Tuition assistance offers up to 12 credit hours per year for employees and Employee Dependent Tuition Assistance Scholarship (EDTAS) award opportunities! Details available at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

KU’s excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each other’s success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard, and valued.

When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.

KU is not able to provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

• 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. Selects type and size of pipes and related materials to meet job specifications as detailed in blueprint or specification sheet. Plans installation or repair sequence to avoid obstruction.
  
  Cuts, threads, and bends pipes. Joins piping by threaded, calked, wiped, soldered, brazed, fused, and cemented joints. Secures pipes to structure with clamps, brackets and hangers. Maintains water softeners. Performs 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. Cleans swimming pools according to established schedules. Assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings and pipes made of metals and non-metals. Tests water for hardness and other concerns in water stills and boiler systems.
• 10% - Previews, assists in ordering and otherwise obtains plumbing materials and equipment. Completes production control job orders and other paperwork. Trains, instructs and acts as lead worker to less skilled positions. Cleans and maintains work sites and equipment. Assists with snow removal and surface treatment.
• 5% - Other duties as assigned.

• Lift and carry up to 20 pounds constantly and up to 50 pounds occasionally, with or without accommodation.
• Reach, grasp, lift, carry, and place moderately heavy loads frequently, and heavy loads occasionally with or without accommodation.
• Work under a variety of temperature and weather extremes, both inside and outdoors.
• Report to work during declared periods of inclement weather.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Must work a rotational on-call/stand-by schedule.
• Must have a valid driver's license at the…