Maintenance Plumber II

Description of Primary Duties

The Journeyman Plumber performs skilled technical work in the installation, repair, replacement, and maintenance of domestic water systems, heating water systems, sanitary sewer systems, storm sewers, gas pipe (both threaded and fusion welded), steam and condensate pipes, and fire protection systems in all University structures and grounds following recognized procedures and techniques of the plumbing trade. The Journeyman Plumber maintains the heating, water, gas and plumbing systems using hand and power tools such as sewer auger or vacuum plunger, acetylene torch, soldering and welding equipment, sewer camera, pipe locator, and related plumbing tools. The Journeyman Plumber also practices preventive maintenance of plumbing tools and equipment, and complies with federal regulations governing environmental protection, hazardous waste disposal and the use of chemical substances and materials common to the plumbing trade. The Journeyman Plumber monitors and reports maintenance issues needing attention to the appropriate authority.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications Education: A high school diploma or the equivalent is required. Completion of a plumbing vocational/technical school or a recognized apprenticeship program in the plumbing trade is preferred.


Experience: At least four years of progressively responsible experience in plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair work, including at least two years at the journeyman level is required. Completion of a recognized apprenticeship program may substitute for part of the experience. Experience with specialized systems steam, gas fusion welding, fire protection systems is preferred. Documented journeyman status is required. A working knowledge of building and plumbing codes is required.


Skills: Requires general mechanical ability which includes skills in the use of electrical test equipment, small hand, and power tools, mechanical equipment, and materials applicable to the plumbing trade. The ability to interpret wiring diagrams, blueprints, and schematics is required. The ability to locate underground piping and document piping location on blueprints is required. Computer literacy is required.


Effort: Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis and occasionally pounds with use of a mechanical lift device or using a two-person lift,. Requires prolonged standing and frequent bending, stooping, and reaching. Must have physical mobility sufficient to operate manual and power tools and plumbing equipment. Must be able to access all areas of campus, including stairs, and perform plumbing tasks. Work occurs indoors and outdoors, sometimes in dusty, noisy, or hazardous conditions. This position is designated as essential and requires reporting to work during University closures due to severe weather, unless otherwise directed by the supervisor.


License: A valid drivers license is required. A Journeyman plumbers license is preferred. A valid backflow preventer license is preferred.


Other: Scope of the position requires exposure to and use of chemicals, solvents, and cleaners common to plumbing work that may be hazardous and/or cause injury if specific instructions regarding their mixture, use, and disposal/storage are not properly followed. Position is subject to respond to after-hours emergencies and mandatory overtime. Additional Qualifications Link to Job Description Open Date 09/10/ Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)