Plumber

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Position Title:

Plumber

Job Category:

University Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Plumber

Job Duties:

Join the Facilities Management team as a Plumber! The Plumber position duties include but are not limited to: maintenance, repair, installation and alteration of water lines, sewers, water heaters, softeners, boilers, and kitchen and bathroom fixtures within university owned buildings and grounds. This position is responsible for the performance of plumbing tasks listed below at a journeyman level for new, remodel, and repair projects for the University.

Must be able to interpret blueprints and codes. This position will install, service, and maintain plumbing and plumbing systems for all types of structures, equipment, accessories, and related components in a safe, efficient, and knowledgeable manner. Will also use and maintain all materials, tools and equipment of the trade in a safe and knowledgeable manner.

This position:

* Performs plumbing work in a variety of University buildings, including driving vehicles to efficiently transport staff, move supplies, and urgently respond to emergency situations

* Performs duties in a diverse student and family housing community, including resident-occupied spaces, as well as in vacant and common areas

* Provides support and assistance as needed in the implementation of plans and procedures in the event of an emergency

* Communicates in English via cellular device including texting and in person to emergency personnel

Primary schedule is Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00am - 3:30pm. Work with our maintenance and trades teams focused on excellent customer service with no sales component. There is a potential that this position will be asked to respond to after hours emergencies on a as needed basis with additional compensation.

Official UW Title (Code) /

Job Description:

Plumber

Key

Job Responsibilities:

* Maintains, repairs, and installs all types of plumbing fixtures, appurtenance such as, but not limited to, toilets, basins, urinals, floor drains, sinks, showers, drinking fountains, laboratory benches, laboratory equipment, safety showers, safety eye washes, and apparatus

* Cleans work area upon completion of projects according to established guidelines and expectations

* Reviews finished projects with client/customer. Maintains records and reports of work status and completion according to established deadlines and expectations

* Completes skilled plumbing constructions, remodels, demolitions, and repairs according to established trade standards and applicable building, plumbing, and safety codes

* Gathers materials, prepares work area, and maintains equipment and supplies needed for jobs

* Maintains, repairs and installs appliances and equipment, including, but not limited to, hot water heaters, softeners, stills, reverse osmosis units, pumps, dishwashers and garbage disposals

* Maintains, repairs, and installs all types of plumbing systems, including, but not limited to, sanitary, storm, chemical waste lines and vents, sanitary and storm sewers, gas, water systems (hot, cold, soft and reverse osmosis) and laboratory services (gas, air, vacuum)

* Interprets blueprints and drawings to assess specifications and calculate the materials and equipment required. Discusses project plan with customer/client

Department:

The Facilities Management Department is a service unit that reports to the Vice Chancellor of Business, Finance, and Administrative Services and provides many services to the UW-Stout campus including building and grounds maintenance, facility modifications and improvements, custodial services, snow removal, landscaping, campus planning & engineering, construction management, purchasing, fleet services, key management, campus inventory management, campus heat/steam production and chilled water, building openings and closings, event setup and teardown, moving services, trash and recycling collection, etc.

The mission of Facilities Management is to provide quality service in an efficient,…