Plumber Technician/ Plumber
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Job Description
The department of University Facilities is committed to the development of a welcoming environment and we strive to advance the Universitys commitment to the civil and unfettered free exchange of ideas in carrying out the mission of Washington and Lee University.
- Assists in the maintenance or repair of plumbing fixtures including but not limited to faucets toilets traps and other similar devices.
- Performs inspections minor repairs and maintenance to the following systems: Boilers Hot water and chilled water systems and associated plumbing equipment.
- Assists with maintenance and repair of piping systems including but not limited to domestic water sewer drains storm drains steam lines and other similar systems.
- Assists with repairs of chillers water cooling towers energy recovery heat exchangers pumps automatic and hand valves and similar equipment.
- Operates a variety of hand and power tools welder torch vacuum pump test equipment utilized in the trade and a motor vehicle; maintains equipment in effective and safe working condition; maintains parts and tool inventory.
- Assists in troubleshooting and maintenance off fans motors thermostats fuses filters bearings valves controls gaskets and other equipment as necessary.
- Responds in a timely manner to work orders and maintains related records concerning time labor and materials; maintains log of tasks performed and writes reports as required.
- Requests equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of items required to complete the necessary installation and/or repair.
- Responds to routine and emergency calls for repairs and service. Must respond within 30 minutes.
- Supports campus wide activities in the areas of event setups snow and ice removal and any other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent GED.
- Up to 3 years of experience in plumbing trade or a closely related field.
- Must be willing to receive additional training as required.
- Required to respond to emergencies within 30 minutes.
- Must be able to follow verbal and written directions and provide responses in writing.
- Ability to use computers to read and respond to emails and to use basic applications is also required.
- This position requires the possession and maintenance of a valid Virginia vehicle operators license and a good driving record.
Preferred Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent GED.
- A minimum of 4 years of experience in residential/commercial plumbing systems or a combination of experience and education from which a similar skillset would be obtained.
- Journeyman or masters certification in plumbing is preferred.
- Must be willing to receive additional training as required.
- Required to respond to emergencies within 30 minutes.
- Must be able to follow verbal and written directions and provide responses in writing.
- Ability to use computers to read and respond to emails and to use basic applications is also required.
- This position requires the possession and maintenance of a valid Virginia vehicle operators license and a good driving record.
Minimum Pay: Candidates with significant experience may be considered at the Plumber level which has a corresponding pay grade with a minimum pay of $30.89.
Application Instructions: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Resume is required. Upload both required documents to the Resume/CV upload section of the application. You will be asked to provide names and contact information for three professional references.
Physical Requirements:
Fingering: Picking pinching typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling.
Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists hands and/or fingers.
Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
Standing: Remaining upright on the feet particularly for sustained periods of time.
Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders stairs scaffolding ramps poles and the like using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward downward or outward.
Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw drag haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
Working Conditions:
The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside.
The worker is subject to extreme cold: Temperatures typically below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.
The worker is subject to vibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.
The worker frequently is in close quarters crawl spaces shafts man holes small enclosed rooms small sewage and water line pipes and other areas which could cause claustrophobia.
The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.
Types of Work: Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Position Type:
Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer seekingcandidates committed to high standards of scholarship performance professionalism and to a welcoming campus community. Job description requirements are representative but not allinclusive of the knowledge skill and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
