Journeyman Plumber

Reporting to the Plumbing Working Foreperson, the plumber performs preventive, planned and corrective maintenance, repair, installation, and inspection of plumbing systems in University-owned properties. Work scope includes licensed and unlicensed work on building fixtures, structures and site structures including field water systems, irrigation systems, underground waste, and plumbing supply infrastructure. The position supports safe and reliable operation of campus facilities through maintenance, troubleshooting, customer service, and emergency response activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and test domestic hot and cold water systems, sanitary drain, waste and vent systems, drainage systems, de-mineralized water systems, backflow prevention devices, compressed air systems, gas systems, pumps, valves, and steam traps.
• Install, modify, repair, and test piping systems.
• Transport and install water heaters, porcelain fixtures, cast iron pipe, copper pipe, plastic piping systems, and related equipment.
• Maintain, service, and repair drainage systems.
• Perform maintenance, repair, and testing of backflow prevention devices, pumps, and valves.
• Work directly with clients to resolve plumbing issues.
• Coordinate work activities with other Physical Plant trades and outside contractors.
• Operate plumbing tools and equipment safely, including but not limited to threading equipment, wrenches, power and hand tools, snakes, ProPress and acetylene and oxy-acetylene torches.
• Participate in overtime, emergency response, and campus emergency operations as required.

*Physical Demands/Working Conditions include Balancing, Climbing, Carrying, Pulling/Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Movement, Sitting, Standing, Twisting, Bending, Lifting (50-100 lbs.), Climbing ladders, and working from platforms and heights as needed* *with or without accommodations.*

*This position is full-time, 40 hours per week, 52 weeks...