Plumber

The University is seeking a qualified plumber to support Housing & Residential Life. This position reports to the Shop Superintendent, performs highly skilled level plumbing work involving the installation, maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of complex commercial and institutional plumbing systems in the student dorms. This position requires expert knowledge of plumbing codes, mechanical room systems, specialty valves, and related equipment, with the ability to diagnose issues ranging from routine service calls to large-scale system failures.

The role operates independently, provides technical guidance to others as needed, and ensures all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable codes and standards.

Housing & Residential Life (Housing), a self-funded auxiliary housed within Campus Life at the University of Arizona, operates 23 dorms and 1 graduate apartment complex that house over 7,800 students annually on the University of Arizona Main Campus. More than 80% of on-campus residents are first-year students. Our dorms range in style from historic to modern and range in size from 60 to 1000 residents.

While the University does not require students to live on campus, more than 70% of all incoming first-year students choose to live in UA housing to help their transition to university life.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Performs journeyman level installation, inspection, testing,preventative maintenance and repair of commercial and institutional plumbing systems, including domestic hot and cold water, sanitary sewer, drainage, gaspiping, fixtures, and mechanical room equipment (steam).
• Diagnoses and resolves complex plumbing issues affecting buildings and infrastructure.
• Independently troubleshoots system failures, leaks, pressure issues, and equipment malfunctions.
• Responds to emergency service calls, assess risk, implement corrective actions, and restore systems to operational condition with minimal disruption.
• Inspects joints, valves, pumps, boilers, water heaters,sinks, commodes, tanks, and other plumbing system components to locate malfunctions; repairs and replaces as necessary.
• Performs periodic planned maintenance work as required including but not limited to exercising valves, rebuilding fixtures, cleaning drinking fountains, and testing drains.
• Performs inspection, maintenance, and repairs of fire extinguishing systems, including standard testing of related building fire safety equipment.
• Tests and repairs backflow assemblies.
• Serves as a role model for safety, workmanship,professionalism, and customer service.
• Maintain a clean appearance and positive public relations while representing Housing & Residential Life.
• Communicates professionally with building residents, staff,supervisors, contractors, and other trades to coordinate work activities.
• Participates in Housing Emergency On-Call Program.
• Performs related duties as assigned or required to meet Housing & Residential Life goals and objectives.

• Knowledge of the tools, testing equipment, and materials common to the plumbing trade.
• Knowledge of applicable plumbing codes and safety standards,with the ability to interpret and apply blueprints, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of the mechanical operation of equipment such aspumps, boilers, heaters, and other plumbing components.
• Skill in the installation, repair, and maintenance of alltypes of plumbing systems.

• High school diploma or high school equivalency is required.
• Minimumof 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education,technical training, apprenticeship training, and relevant experience that demonstrates the…