Plumber I

Facilities and Business Operations:

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The Opportunity:

Join our dynamic Facilities Maintenance Department on UCF Main Campus as a Plumber I providing essential plumbing support in the operational maintenance installation repair of sanitation components of campus facilities. This position will troubleshoot and respond to customer requests to provide a safe functional clean efficient and attractive living and learning environment.

UCF is seeking to fill multiple roles. Candidates for this job posting will be considered for additional vacancies in this department.

Responsibilities:

• Perform scheduled and assigned preventive maintenance (PM) and predictive maintenance (PDM) to identify or prevent potential plumbing failures.

• Conduct preventive maintenance repairs (PMR) by addressing defects found during PM or PDM activities.

• Complete corrective repairs in response to reported issues to restore functionality.

• Carry out planned work related to heating and plumbing trades.

• Install maintain test and calibrate plumbing components connected with water gas air and sewer systems in bathrooms laboratories and kitchens.

• Maintain and operate equipment such as pumps faucets valves traps pipes water heaters and emergency showers.

• Operate and monitor sewage systems using recording equipment to troubleshoot problems.

• Locate and repair plumbing failures and malfunctions; install maintain and repair backflow preventers; make emergency plumbing repairs as needed.

• Assist with work performed by central shops contractors other zones departments and campus events.

• Perform routine recurring work as well as project work associated with facilities and capital improvement programs.

• Complete work orders in a timely manner recording labor hours action codes shop stock and detailed trade notes.

• Report special conditions deficiencies or issues that need further attention to the supervisor.

• Ensure compliance with maintenance health sanitation university state and federal regulations and policies.

• Support inventory control maintain security of tools and materials and participate in required safety training.

• Collaborate with other Facilities Operations teams and departments to support campus operations.

• Assist other Facilities Operations zones during personnel shortages or emergencies.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of an approved apprenticeship program in plumbing; or a high school diploma and two years of appropriate experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of plumbing trades classifications and functions including tools equipment materials and task-specific sequencing required for maintenance sanitation and repairs.

• Familiarity with operation and powered drain-cleaning machine water and gas shut-off points campus-wide.

• Ability to communicate in conversational English to work effectively with customers and team members operate electronic equipment (iPad for AiM PM checkpoints) comprehend standard safety procedures and utilize telecommunication devices.

• General facilities experience within areas of carpentry HVAC or similar and possess painting knowledge and skills.

• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated proficiency using standard office software applications for work order systems (IWMS).

• Capable of understanding and following written/oral instructions with a strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to use approved EH&S chemicals to perform essential job functions.

• Able to operate a vehicle as necessary.

• Demonstrated capabilities in the following: memory calculation reading and evaluating.

• Experience reading blueprints use various electrical meters and construct and install power supplies.

• Flexibility for utilization by trade for most urgent requirements and adaptable in assignments.

Health Assessment Required:

UCF policy requires completion and passing of a physical exam for this position.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

UCF is seeking to fill multiple roles for the Plumber I. Candidates for this job posting will be considered for additional vacancies in this department. Please note that under this position title the department is considering hiring for multiple work schedules. Specific schedule assignments will be determined based on departmental needs and candidate availability. Applicants may be considered for any of the available schedules and are encouraged to indicate their scheduling preferences if any within their application materials.

• Wednesday-Saturday 3:00pm-1:30am (eligible for 5% Shift Differential Pay)

• Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

-The anticipated hourly range for this position is $20.29 - $27.14. The final rate will be determined based on the candidates qualifications experience and internal equity considerations.

-Position requires a valid drivers license. The position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.

-If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida we are a community of thinkers doers creators innovators healers and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is when you join Knight Nation youll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. Youll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty staff and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow youll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and youll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• Benefit packages including Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending and Employee Assistance Program

• Paid time off including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options

• Employee discounts including tickets to many Orlando attractions

• Education assistance

• And moreFor more benefits information view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting it is UCFs expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins

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Veterans Preference:

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans Preference please visit a Florida public university the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

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