Plumber - Fitter - Grade 3

Job Description and Position Requirements

Penn State is searching for a full‑time Plumber‑Fitter, Grade 3.

Duties include:

• Perform assigned piping and plumbing installations on a wide variety of systems and equipment.
• Install, repair, and maintain plumbing and piping components, including steam distribution, water lines, air and pneumatic lines, sewer lines, etc.
• Perform complete plumbing and piping installations, repairs, and alterations; test and inspect completed work to detect faulty installations and correct as necessary.
• Perform inspections, maintenance, and housekeeping programs on tunnels, manholes, valve and meter boxes, septic tanks, grease traps, mechanical rooms, and other areas containing plumbing and piping installations.
• Operate hand and power tools to cut, thread, bend, and join pipe; operate and maintain portable sewage and water pumps, sewage cleaning machines, and rods.
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, sketches, and work orders; plan and layout work in proper sequence, assuring top‑quality work in all aspects.
• Detect unusual conditions and defective materials and report to supervisor.
• Maintain workshop and job area in a clean, neat, and orderly condition.
• Protect surrounding property and furniture from damage during the work.
• Answer questions for and/or direct the work of apprentices and lower‑grade employees as required.
• Operate motor vehicle as required.
• Perform other duties related or similar to the type described above.

Requires the use of advanced shop mathematics together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, handbook formulas, and precision measuring instruments. Equivalent to a complete accredited, indentured apprenticeship or high school plus a 2‑year technical college education.

Experience:

over 1 up to and including 3 years.

3:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.; days off:
Saturday, Sunday.

1 to 3 years of effective experience.

None.

Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle; a valid driver's license and a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

This position is part of the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 8.

Salary and benefits are detailed in the collective bargaining agreement. Penn State provides a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and a 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses and children.

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814‑865‑1473.