Building Maintenance Plumber

Building Maintenance Plumber

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Building Maintenance Plumber at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties)

POSITION PURPOSE

Construct and maintain pipes and equipment used to provide water, drainage and sewage services to University facilities utilizing a variety of techniques and equipment common to this trade.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Repair or replace damaged, leaking or broken water, gas, sewage or drain pipes, plumbing fixtures and valves. Determine and obtain all supplies and equipment needed to make repairs; erect and use ladders, scaffolds and chainfalls; work above ceilings, on roof tops, in crawl spaces, pipe chases or manholes, behind walls, at any heights from below ground level to several stories high and at any angle with heavy pipes and tools; ensure water supply is shut off in work area as appropriate; remove piping and fixtures and size new to fit securely and without leakage; cut threads and pipe on location or in shop as conditions permit. Repair and replace pumps, plumbing fixtures, valves, couplings and related equipment as necessary.

Install pipe lines, valves and fixtures to carry water, sewage and/or gases. Determine water source to be tapped into; plan piping, connections and location of drains and/or fixtures based on need, specifications and space availability; weld, braze and/or solder piping; maneuver pipes, equipment and tools to access work area; run pipes above ceiling, below floors, behind walls, in pipe chases, etc. to connect fixtures to gas or water supp...