Skilled Tradesman - Plumber
Skilled Tradesman - Plumber
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Type of Position:
Skilled Labor
Workstudy Position:
Job Type:
Regular
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Institution Name:
University of Arkansas at Little RockThe University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock we prepare our more than 8900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rocks thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and states growing profile as a regional leader in research technology transfer economic development and job creation.
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Mechanical
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Skilled Tradesman - Plumber is responsible for the work activities in the skilled trade of plumbing. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Qualifications:
Required Education and/or Experience:
- Completion of required education or training along with the required license or certification in the following skilled trade:
Level 1: Requires an AR Journeyman Plumbers License according to ACA.
Level 2: Requires an AR Master Plumbers License according to ACA. - Seven or more years of experience and practice as a Journeyman Plumber or other specialty certifications may be allowed as a substitute.
- Must have a valid drivers license.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Interprets blueprints sketches and work orders;
- Cut and thread pipe; cut clean sand and solder copper pipe;
- Set basic plumbing fixtures (urinals commodes sinks bathtubs showers);
- Operate the cable and jet water sewer cleaning machine;
- Clean and weld PVC pipe;
- Bore holes in various materials (wood concrete steel) to run supply lines and drains;
- Install and maintain Pyrex and chemical-resistant pipe and fixtures;
- Install and maintain plumbing systems sewer systems and fire hydrants;
- Install and maintain all types of valves (gate ball globe butterfly);
- Maintain and modify existing plumbing systems;
- Maintain sewage lift systems.
- Maintains inventory on tools and parts specific to the assigned trade;
- May assist other skilled tradesmen in completing projects that require multiple departments to work together.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledgeable of Arkansas State Plumbing Codes (gas water air vacuum and sewer);
- Knowledge of the methods practices and safety precautions in one or more of the skilled trades;
- Knowledge of the accepted practices processes materials and tools of the various skilled trades;
- Knowledge of the laws and regulations relating to one or more of the skilled trades;
- Ability to provide mathematical and analytical skills necessary to do material estimates for one or more of the skilled trades;
- Ability to wear a respirator;
- Ability to negotiate distances (from building to building on campus) and the ability to go up and down stairs in multi-story buildings;
- Ability to hold start use and operate tools and equipment used in the skilled trade for extended periods;
- Ability to load/unload tools and equipment (weights varying up to 75 lbs.);
- Ability to communicate with the campus community and co-workers.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions;
- Ability to operate a motorized vehicle.
Additional Information:
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Recruitment Contact Information:
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check Motor Vehicle Reports Check Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual orientation or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing Talking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Climbing Crawling Kneeling Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Driving Lifting Pulling Pushing Sitting Standing
Benefits Eligible:
YesEmployment Type
Full-Time
