Maintenance Planning Specialist; Plumbing
Listed on 2026-05-27
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Building Maintenance
Job Title
Maintenance Planning Specialist (Plumbing)
DepartmentBuilding Maintenance
Worker TypeRegular
Pay TypeHourly
Hourly Rate23.5
Work ShiftFirst Shift (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours40
Benefit EligibleYes
Post-Offer, Pre-Employment Physical Required?Yes
Job Description SummaryPlans, organizes and controls a defined portion of a planned maintenance operation for a university campus. Responsible for the overall long-term and daily planning, and scheduling of maintenance activities in the Plumbing Shop. Establish and maintain an accurate inventory of related, existing building equipment and systems. Hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm
Essential Duties- Provides direction, focus, guidance, support, prioritization and oversight for a section of a planned maintenance program.
- Ensures equipment and systems data are entered and maintained in CMMS; develops detailed maintenance procedures; prepares daily work schedules; reviews maintenance plan program effectiveness; reviews and compiles predictive analyses results obtained by maintenance staff.
- Develops a preventative maintenance (PM) program; maintain equipment history.
- Verification of parts and/or materials needed for completion of scheduled work; assembles the planned job package which contains detailed work order(s), job plan detail by task, labor deployment plan by craft and skill, bill of material, acquisition plan – parts procurement; required permits, clearances, etc.; and prints sketches, photos, special procedures, specifications, sizes, tolerances, and other technical references.
- Requires nine months training beyond high school in a relevant trade AND
- Three years of experience in a relevant trade, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Driver’s license required.
- Knowledge of relevant facility systems, such as plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems, building automation systems, roof systems and building structures or other operational areas.
- Knowledge of safety regulations and safe work practices.
- Ability to read, interpret, and understand drawings, specifications, sequences of operation, control drawings, and other technical data.
- Ability to successfully handle multiple tasks at once, and be able to determine appropriate priorities; must be able to make independent interpretations and make appropriate decisions.
- Ability to maintain detailed and complete records of maintenance and repair activities.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to a wide range of persons.
- Skill in interpersonal communication to effectively interact with University personnel and public (e.g., to answer routine questions, to explain policies and procedures, and resolve problems).
- Skill in business application software, to include word processor, spreadsheet, and database programs; must be experienced in the use of a computerized maintenance-management software program.
Physical effort usually requires considerable walking, standing, and lifting materials weighing 25 to 50 pounds. Periodic assignments given which entail dealing with modestly unpleasant situations. Some possibility of personal risk due to accidents.
Additional InformationA criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke-and tobacco-free campuses.
Remote WorkFor positions that are approved for remote work:
Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.
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