Building Mechanic/Plumber

WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY•Hattiesburg, MS

57d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor and/or the Facilities Manager, the Building Mechanic performs skilled general building and equipment maintenance involving plumbing, electrical, HVAC, locksmithing, carpentry, and painting to keep facilities safe, secure, and comfortable. This position is also responsible for plumbing needs at William Carey University, provides plumbing guidance to other Building Mechanics across campus, and leads major plumbing projects. The position may involve work at any campus location, indoors or outdoors and in varied weather and work environments. Emergency callback work may include nights, weekends, and holidays. The employee must follow applicable safety requirements, wear required personal protective equipment and the designated Facilities Staff uniform, and comply with university and departmental policies and conduct standards.

Requirements

At least three years of direct Journeyman-level plumbing experience.
Valid Mississippi driver license with a clear driving history.
Ability to perform basic and advanced mathematical calculations related to plumbing and maintenance.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to perform duties in an on-campus setting.
Ability to perform heavy physical labor, including prolonged standing and walking, frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and frequent bending, kneeling, and stooping.
Manual dexterity to climb ladders and safely operate power equipment.
Ability to operate vehicles, including electric carts, to transport or deliver supplies around campus.
Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments and varied conditions, including at heights, in confined or awkward spaces, and around equipment, machinery, electrical panels, and hazardous materials.
Continuous wear of required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed work boots, eye protection, and work gloves.
Compliance with established safety requirements and procedures and adherence to the University Code of Conduct and applicable employee and departmental handbooks.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma.
Previous employment or experience with a licensed/mechanical plumbing contractor.
Completion of a formal plumbing course with Journeyman certification.
Successful completion of an accredited and recognized building maintenance course.
Backflow Device Inspection-Repair Certification.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, repair, or replace plumbing fixtures, pipes, flushing mechanisms, pumps, motors, faucets, valves, drinking fountains, fittings, gauges, and gaskets.
Use appropriate tools to clear clogged drains and repair damaged, broken, or obstructed sewer lines.
Inspect, service, and maintain backflow prevention devices.
Maintain, service, and repair decorative fountains and water features.
Provide plumbing guidance to other Building Mechanics and lead major plumbing projects.
Assist the university in implementing its statement of purpose and long-range institutional plan.
Repair, install, and troubleshoot facility electrical systems, including ballasts, relays, motors, controllers, and lighting.
Remodel offices and classrooms; design, fabricate, install, and modify shelves, partitions, and counters; and repair or replace furniture, carpets, flooring, ceiling tiles, shades, bulletin boards, chalkboards, pictures, and plaques.
Inspect and repair roof leaks; clear gutters and downspouts; and install flashing, weather-stripping, gutters, downspouts, and roof drains.
Reset and adjust time clocks controlling automatic lighting, heating, and air conditioning.
Perform basic maintenance and repairs on heating and ventilation equipment when the HVAC technician is absent or emergencies occur.
Perform painting and repair walls; apply wall coverings, paints, wood finishes, stains, and sealers.
Maintain safe facilities and respond to water leaks, broken glass, gas leaks, fires, and other hazards.
Confer with contractors and vendors performing contracted services.
Install, maintain, repair, and replace facility locksets and door hardware.
Perform emergency callback services, including weekends, holidays, and nighttime hours, as required and assigned.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Wear required OSHA-prescribed personal protective equipment and the designated Facilities Staff uniform, and comply with safety requirements and university and departmental policies.
Attend Chapel, official University events, and home athletic games in support of University-sanctioned activities.