Plumber​/Pipefitter

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Job Title

Plumber/Pipefitter

Job Grade

FP16H

Division

Business and Finance

College/Dept

Facilities Management and Planning

Department

Maintenance, Operations and Utilities

Requisition Number

FTE (full-time equivalency)

100

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?

No remote/telecommute opportunity

Appointment Term

12- 12/12 months

Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?

Yes

Pay Information

$28.35 - $30.28

Pay Schedule

Hourly

FLSA Designation

Non-Exempt

Position Summary

Under general supervision, provide technical installation,operation and maintenance of University Campus plumbing and pipefitter work as it relates to general buildings plumbing and piping systems and those systems characteristics to a college academic multi-building environment while complying with State and National Codes and Regulations.

Job Duties Install and Repair Plumbing Systems

Installing and repair of plumbing systems which include but not limited to potable water systems, drains, waste, and vent system sand associated equipment, low pressure steam lines and traps,chilled water lines, fire hydrants, and backflow prev enters.

Percentage Of Time: 20

Essential Function:
Yes

Fire Protection / Water Mains / Natural Gas Leaks

May be required to assist in the repairs of fire protection,domestic water mains distribution lines, and respond to natural gasleaks.

Percentage Of Time: 20

Essential Function:
Yes

Work on Sink Faucets, Water Closets, Etc.

Ability to work on sinks faucets, water closets, flush valves,water coolers, water heaters, water softeners, backflow prev enters,pumps, etc.

Percentage Of Time: 20

Essential Function:
Yes

Preventative Maintenance

Perform preventative maintenance with assigned areas

Percentage Of Time: 20

Essential Function:
Yes

Locating Services

Provide locating services on campus and use locating equipment properly

Percentage Of Time: 5

Essential Function:
Yes

Construction

Participate in new and remodel construction design reviews,construction installations inspections and final check list preparations

Percentage Of Time: 5

Essential Function:
Yes

Emergency Utility Repairs

Respond to emergency utility repairs after normal business hours

Percentage Of Time: 5

Essential Function:
Yes

Blue Prints, Construction Plans, and Utility Plans

Understand and demonstrate the ability to read blue prints,construction plans and utility plans

Percentage Of Time: 5

Essential Function:
Yes

Required and

Preferred Qualifications Required Education

High School Diploma or equivalent ( GED )

Required Experience

Minimum of 5 years-experience in the installation plumbing industry working for a company performing similar services required byUNO

Required License/Certification

• Valid City of Omaha Journeyman Plumbers License or Uniform Plumbing Code Journeyman License
• Backflow Certification
• Valid…