Plumber

Plumber

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Building Systems Maintenance has four levels of Plumbers, and the level is determined by a candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and applicable licensure. Plumber I, II, III, and IV:
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.

Plumber II:
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 learn the basics of equipment management controls (EMCS) to be able to start, stop, seek status, or change conditions on HVAC and hydronic systems.

Plumber III:
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.

Plumber/Pipefitter IV:
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.

All levels will be assigned to a rotating on-call schedule and urgent situations occasionally require after-hours work.

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Minimum

Required Qualifications
- 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…