Plumber Jobs in Baltimore, MD

We are seeking a Pipefitter / Plumber who will Install, maintain, modify, and repair different types of pipe system and associated components in office and academic buildings, student residential areas, and other university owned structures on campus. Performs primarily maintenance and repair and some construction work.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Lays out, installs, maintains, and repairs steam, air, water, gas and chilled water lines; plumbing in lavatories, plant, ground, and floor drains and sewer lines; hydraulic systems and pumps. Uses many different types of materials, i.e., copper, steel, or plastic pipes depending on the project.
• Locates, cuts, and drill wall, floors, ceiling and roof openings. Makes cut-ins on mains and lines. Establishes off-sets.
• Measures, cuts, bends, threads, and hangs pipe. Makes threaded, flanged, welded, leaded or similar joints.
• Makes brackets, hangers, and holding devices to hold pipe in place.
• Connects lengths of pipe with fittings with the method depending on the type of pipe used, i.e., with adhesives, soldering fitting in place with a torch, flame cut and burn materials. Using pressure gauges, checks the system to ensure the plumbing works properly.
• Dismantles, insulates, and replaces components.
• May install glass, non-metallic or corrosive resistant piping and fixtures.
• Observes all safety precautions in performing work duties to avoid harming self and others, and damaging property.
• Maintains equipment and work area in clean and orderly condition.
• May be required to be available for 24 hour calls.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Classified Title : BU Plumber-SSR

Job Posting Title (Working Title) : Pipefitter / Plumber

Role / Level / Range : SKILL10 / 01 / BU

Starting Salary Range : $24.28 per hour, increases to $29.16 after 12 months

Employee group : Casual / On Call

Schedule : varies

Exempt Status : Non-Exempt

Location : Homewood Campus

Department name : Building Operations and Maintenance

Personnel area : University Administration