Plumber

1. Basic Function

Makes complex problem diagnoses and performs repairs and maintenance services, or installs, a variety of mechanical, plumbing, heating, or energy generation equipment. Independently handles complex problems requiring advanced training and extensive experience. Uses sophisticated diagnostic methods and innovative repair techniques. Must posses a journeyman license.

2. Essential Functions

• Performs a wide variety of duties required to maintain and repair plumbing equipment throughout the University. Install, modify and repair piping and associated components.
• Carry out work assignments from an interpretation or drawings, sketches, piping layouts manufacturer’s catalogues and associated oral and/or written information and instructions.
• Plan and layout work to be performed, taking measurements, determine material requirements and making calculations on the job.
• Draw materials and transport them to and from work and storage areas.
• Install and maintain proper size and type of piping to provide services under varied temperature and operating conditions which may involve numerous connections and control devices, making cut-ins on mains and lines and lines and establishing off sets.
• Layout, install, maintain and repair steam, air, water, gas and chilled water lines; plumbing in lavatories, plant and ground and floor drains and sewer lines.
• Performs the following operations common to the trade: measure, cut, bend thread, hand and cover pipe; make threaded, flanged, welded, leaded or similar joints, dismantle, insulate and replace components; make brackets, opening; flame cut and burn materials.
• Conducts inspections of systems and equipment.
• Maintain vehicle maintenance logs and perform minor vehicle repairs.
• Maintains logs relevant to each system or piece of equipment; preventive maintenance performed and repairs.
• Makes recommendations for the improvement or repairs to systems and equipment.
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