Plumber

Plumber

This position installs, repairs and maintains domestic water, well water, chill water, heating water, natural gas, sanitary sewer, storm drain and other plumbing systems on campus and all off-campus sites, both above and below ground. The position works under general supervision following standard practices and elevates cases to supervisor.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities :

• Performs preventive maintenance to all plumbing systems and underground wet utility systems on campus to include but not limited to those mentioned above.
• Inspects, tests, repairs and / or replaces, including but not limited to : distribution systems, valves, pumps, water heaters, commodes, sinks, faucets, showers, tubs, water fountains, backflow devices, pressure reducing valves, grease traps, lift stations, interceptors, and other plumbing system components.
• Maintains up to date drawings of all underground utilities.
• Maintains stock level of plumbing parts to insure availability for prompt service.
• Operates equipment such as backhoes, excavators, trenchers, reamers, jetters, augers, pipe cutters, torches, welders, power tools, and uses hand tools of the plumbing trade.
• Provides practical designs of utility piping systems and the ability to make sketches that include thrust blocks, branch tees, manifolds, transitions, valve bonnet protectors, and valve standpipes.
• Excavation, de-watering, and shoring of excavation site.
• Develops and conducts a preventive maintenance program for underground utilities, trains others in plumbing work, and assists other maintenance and crafts staff performing their duties.
• Assists Central Plant staff with hydronic system repairs.
• Assists Grounds with irrigation system repairs.
• Performs plan reviews of university projects.
• Provides recommendations to management personnel as a Subject Matter Expert for all plumbing related issues.
• Carries a cell phone to respond to emergency calls after hours.
• Maintains a clean and safe working area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. St. Mary's University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Equal Opportunity Employer.