Plumber III

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** Facilities and Business Operations:
** The Facilities and Business Operations at UCF is dedicated to fostering a conducive educational environment for our faculty, staff, students, and the broader community. We are committed to excellence, providing unparalleled expertise, and maintaining a world-class standard in service.

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** The Opportunity**:

Join our dynamic Facilities Operations team dedicated to ensuring the safety, functionality, cleanliness, efficiency, and attractiveness of the campus living and learning environment. As a Plumber III, you will play a crucial role in troubleshooting, servicing, and responding to customer and staff requests.  Utilizing advanced-level skills, you will be responsible for the maintenance, installation, repair, and operation of plumbing systems, ensuring compliance with national and state plumbing codes.
** Responsibilities:
*** Perform scheduled work or tasks assigned by the supervisor, focusing on preventive (PM) and predictive maintenance (PDM) to proactively identify and prevent potential failures. Conduct preventive maintenance repairs (PMR) to address defects identified during PM or PDM. Carry out corrective repairs in response to user-reported issues to restore functionality.
* Execute tasks in skilled trades such as heating and plumbing. Install, maintain, test, and calibrate plumbing components for water, gas, air, and sewer systems in bathrooms, laboratories, and kitchens. Maintain equipment related to plumbing configurations, operate pumps, faucets, valves, traps, pipes, water heaters, and emergency showers.
* Use camera equipment to monitor and troubleshoot sewage systems. Locate and correct plumbing failures, repair and install backflow prev enters, and perform emergency plumbing repairs.
* Assist with tasks performed by central shops, contractors, other zones, and departments, as well as events on campus. Engage in routine work, defined as recurring tasks without specific frequency, and project work related to Facilities Improvement programs, Capital Improvement programs, or upgrades to facilities.
* Complete work orders promptly, recording labor hours, action codes, shop stock, and trade notes. Document the work performed, any special conditions, or situations requiring further attention in the trade notes. Report any conditions needing attention to the supervisor and update the work order status as necessary.
** Minimum Qualifications**:

Licensed as a plumber in the State of Florida and 4 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to .
** Preferred Qualifications**:
* Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience with a focus on commercial and/or corporate environments and various plumbing systems.
* Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing urgent requests and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
* Strong working knowledge of plumbing trades, tools, materials, and safety procedures.
* Detail oriented with exceptional organizational skills and the ability to accurately manage inventory.
* Capable of applying critical thinking skills and working independently with minimal supervision.
* Proven leadership abilities, including experience in delegating tasks, training, and motivating team members from various backgrounds.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders in a professional manner.
* Experience reading blueprints and using electrical meters.
* Familiarity with various computer programs, including Microsoft Office and the Integrated Work Management System (IWMS) or similar software.
* Experience operating electronic equipment, comprehending standard safety procedures, and utilizing telecommunication devices.
** Health Assessment

Required:

** The UCF policy requires completion and passing of a physical exam for this position.
** Special Instructions to the Applicants:
** Position requires a valid Class E driver’s license.…