PLUMBER

The primary accountabilities below are intended to describe the general content and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties.

Reads, understands and interprets blueprints, drawings, floor plans, schedules and manufacturer's operating and/or maintenance specifications as they relate to electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC and special equipment, building structures and finishes. Maintains and perform repairs, modifications, replacement and installations on a wide variety of plumbing systems and equipment. Performs corrective, routine, and preventive maintenance to include operating, cleaning, inspecting, troubleshooting, adjusting, tightening, replacing, lubricating, reporting problems, and other similar tasks on a wide variety of plumbing systems and equipment.

Installs and maintains natural gas piping. Enters time into departmental specific system (i.e., Maximo , WebTMA, CMMS or other designated system). May be called upon to assist the work of other maintenance personnel or to assist in the completion of their work to include HVAC Mechanics, Electricians, Maintenance Technicians, Carpenters, Masons and others. Responds to requests for maintenance and service from building occupants to include emergencies, maintenance problems, requested installations, modifications, repairs and adjustments, projects, and other similar tasks.

Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or directed by Division management and supervision.

Maintains and performs repairs, modifications, replacements and installations of Domestic Hot and Cold Water Systems to include pumps, piping, valves, dietary equipment, rest room fixtures, filters, water treatment equipment support, etc.; HVAC Hot and Chilled Water Components to include coils, boilers, hot and chilled water piping, valves, Heat exchanger, etc.; and Waste Removal Systems to include grease traps, piping, sewage processing equipment, sanitary drain lines, traps, sewage ejectors, bed pan washers, and other similar type equipment.

Maintains and performs repairs, modifications, replacements and installations of steam and other systems to include traps, piping, valves, heat exchangers, condensate return systems, pressure reducing valves, flash tanks, boilers, laundry equipment, and other similar equipment. Installation and maintenance of natural gas piping.

Maintains and performs repairs, modifications, replacements and installations of life safety systems and specialized medical and research equipment to include fire protection systems, medical gas lines, autoclaves, sterilizers, vacuum systems, and other similar equipment.

Responds to requests for maintenance and service from building occupants to include emergencies, maintenance problems, requested installations, modifications, repairs and adjustments, and other similar tasks.

Performs other duties as assigned.

$20.80 - $29.94 (Commensurate with experience & qualifications), plus incentive opportunities for Master Plumbers (upon hire) and Medical Gas Licenses (after successfully completing 6-month probationary period).

Monday through Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm (Subject to change to meet the needs of the University and department).

Associate's degree or Technical Diploma in a related field, or successful completion of a plumbing apprenticeship training program as defined by the State of Alabama Plumbers & Gas fitters Examining Board, AND three (3) years of related experience to include plumbing maintenance with similar facilities. Work experience may substitute for education requirement.

Basic mechanical aptitude

Knowledge of trades mathematics

Knowledge of trades communications

MVR:
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