Plumber Lead

The University is seeking to fill a Plumber Lead position within the Housing & Residential Life department. This position will report to the Shop Superintendent and oversee the work of journey-level plumbers and participate in the repair maintenance inspection and installation of plumbing systems and journey-level crafts projects for university housing facilities. 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.

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 7800 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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• Assigns and performs journey-man level installation inspection testingpreventative maintenance and repair of commercial and institutional plumbingsystems including domestic hot and cold water sanitary sewer drainage gaspiping fixtures and mechanical room equipment.
• Inspects the work of plumbers;initiates corrective action to secure satisfactory standards and timely projectcompletion.
• Diagnoses and resolves complexplumbing issues affecting buildings and infrastructure.
• Independently troubleshoots systemfailures leaks pressure issues and equipment malfunctions.
• Responds to emergency service callsassess risk implement corrective actions and restore systems to operationalcondition with minimal disruption.
• Inspects joints valves pumpsboilers water heaters sinks commodes tanks and other plumbing systemcomponents to locate malfunctions; repairs and replaces as necessary.
• Plans and develop work schedulesequipment usage schedules and procedures for equipment maintenance.
• Serves as a role model for safetyworkmanship professionalism and customer service.
• Communicates professionally withbuilding residents staff supervisors contractors and other trades tocoordinate work activities.
• Maintains and purchases plumbingmaterials for day-to-day operations projects and GMM needs.
• Maintains assigned shop inventorytools and equipment.
• Determines material and laborestimates.
• Keeps purchase records and invoicesand submit reports.
• Reviews various documents drawingsspecifications and schematics to determine proper sequencing of repairs and/orinstallations per applicable codes.
• Assigns the inspection maintenanceand repairs of fire extinguishing systems including standard testing ofrelated building fire safety equipment.
• Participates in Housing EmergencyOn-Call Program.
• Performs related duties as assignedor required to meet Housing & Residential Life goals and objectives.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the tools testingequipment and materials common to the plumbing trade.
• Knowledge of applicable plumbingcodes and safety standards with the ability to interpret and apply blueprintsdrawings and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of the mechanicaloperation of equipment such as pumps boilers heaters and other plumbingcomponents.
• Skill in the installation repairand maintenance of all types of plumbing systems.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• In addition to the education and experience minimum qualifications Apprenticeship program technical training experience required.
• Minimum of seven years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must have a valid drivers license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

• Ten (10) years of professional plumber experience including work with boilers pumps and water heaters.
• Journeyman plumber license or certification or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Backflow Testing license.