Plumber

Requisition Number: S_260466

Department: UO Building Systems Maintenance-1004

Building Systems Maintenance has four levels of Plumbers—each level determined by a candidate’s knowledge, skills, and applicable licensure. Plumbers in all levels perform inspection, cleaning, preventative maintenance, and general repair of plumbing and hydronic systems. They assist licensed technicians, maintain cleanliness and compliance, and manage work orders with electronic systems. All levels work a rotating on‑call schedule and may be required to work after‑hours on occasion.

All levels of Plumbers periodically inspect, clean, and perform preventative maintenance of plumbing equipment and spaces to identify and repair and/or report any potential problems, maintain and repair general plumbing equipment, components, and mechanical parts and systems, and perform phases of general, aesthetic, and preventive maintenance of equipment. Additionally, Plumbers assist trade-based or licensed technicians to complete daily tasks, assist with maintenance and repair of complex hydronic and piping systems and equipment, ensure cleanliness and organization in assigned work areas and compliance with regulations and guidelines, and complete work orders and operate an electronic timekeeping system.

In addition to the duties and responsibilities above, a level II will work more independently and be given more complex duties including using schematics, blueprint drawings, trade tools, and applicable systems, maintaining and installing new plumbing systems with minimal supervision, communicating and coordinating with outside vendors and manufacturers relative to repair and replacement of building components, and learning the basics of equipment management controls (EMCS) to be able to start, stop, seek status, or change conditions on HVAC and hydronic systems.

In conjunction with the duties and responsibilities above, a level III will maintain and repair backflow prevention devices, assist with the maintenance, repair, commission, and installation of complex hydronic and piping systems and equipment, communicate and coordinate with external parties, manufacturers, engineers, and consultants relative to repair and replacement of building components and projects, trend data and reset building maintenance meters utilizing an EMCS, and generate activity and outage notifications.

In conjunction with the duties and responsibilities above, a level IV ensures proper daily operations, maintenance, repair, commission, and installation of complex hydronic and piping systems and equipment, utilizes life safety decisions for installation and maintenance of natural gas equipment and to locate and repair natural gas leaks, and also trains, mentors, and verifies work of others, contributes to fostering a positive work environment, motivates and encourages staff to improve, supports leadership, and contributes to the development and implementation of departmental vision and goals.

Vacation, sick, and holiday pay; a variety of insurance options; retirement plans; and other benefits.

As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Plumber I, II, III, and IV: High school or equivalent experience. Able to lift 50 lbs. Able to work from a ladder and/or aerial equipment. Available by cell phone to assist with campus emergencies and available for regular rotations on the weekend and after‑hours on‑call schedule. Must have a valid driver's license and meet University driver eligibility requirement.

Plumber I: Ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions. Thinking and reasoning skills. Good communication skills.…