Plumber

Plumber

Ranked as one of the Best Employers in Nebraska, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. We invest in our staff by offering vacation, sick, and holiday pay, a variety of insurance options, retirement plans, and numerous others. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community and Nebraska’s economy each year.

• All Levels (I, II, III, IV): Periodically inspect, clean, and perform preventative maintenance of plumbing equipment and spaces; identify and repair or report potential problems; maintain and repair general plumbing equipment, components, and mechanical parts and systems; perform phases of general, aesthetic, and preventive maintenance of equipment; assist trade‑based or licensed technicians to complete daily tasks; assist with maintenance and repair of complex hydronic and piping systems;
  
  ensure cleanliness and organization in assigned work areas; comply with regulations and guidelines; complete work orders and operate an electronic time‑keeping system.
• Plumber II: In addition to the above, work more independently, use schematics, blueprint drawings, trade tools, and applicable systems; maintain and install new plumbing systems with minimal supervision; communicate and coordinate with outside vendors and manufacturers regarding repair and replacement of building components; learn basics of equipment management controls (EMCS) to start, stop, monitor, or change conditions on HVAC and hydronic systems.
• Plumber III: Maintain and repair backflow prevention devices; assist with maintenance, repair, commission, and installation of complex hydronic and piping systems; communicate and coordinate with external parties, manufacturers, engineers, and consultants regarding repair and replacement of building components and projects; trend data and reset building maintenance meters utilizing an EMCS; generate activity and outage notifications.
• Plumber/Pipefitter IV: Ensure daily operations, maintenance, repair, commission, and installation of complex hydronic and piping systems; make life‑safety decisions for installation and maintenance of natural gas equipment; locate and repair natural gas leaks; train, mentor, and verify work of others; foster a positive work environment; motivate and encourage staff; support leadership; contribute to the development and implementation of departmental vision and goals.
• All Levels: Assigned to a rotating on‑call schedule; may be required for after‑hours work.

• High school diploma or equivalent; able to lift 50 lbs; able to work from a ladder or aerial equipment; available by cell phone for campus emergencies; available for regular weekend and after‑hours on‑call rotations; must have a valid driver’s license and meet university driver eligibility requirements.
• Plumber I: Ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions; strong thinking and reasoning skills; good communication, thoroughness, attention to detail, time management, and organization; familiarity with operating tools and machinery.
• Plumber II: In addition to the above, at least 2 years of experience with general plumbing and maintenance or equivalent; understanding of building and construction principles; ability to troubleshoot plumbing systems independently; knowledge of and ability to operate a variety of tools and machinery; basic computer skills; strong analytical thinking and reasoning; excellent communication; thoroughness, high attention to detail, and strong time management;
  
  ability to read and interpret project blueprints and specifications; knowledge of trade processes, procedures, and codes.
• Plumber III: In addition to the above, at least 2 years of experience installing, assembling, maintaining, and repairing plumbing systems; strong understanding of building and construction principles, plumbing systems, and applicable codes; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; ability to…