Facilities Mechanical Plumbing Technician

The Ohio State University•Columbus, OH

6d•$26 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a senior technician or supervisor, performs tasks that ensure the uninterrupted operations of threaded, flanged, groove locked, soldered, and pressed plumbing systems and equipment. Inspects, tests, installs, fabricates, modifies, rigs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs plumbing systems and equipment. Threaded, flanged, groove locked, soldered, and pressed Plumbing systems and equipment include, but are not limited to compressed gas systems, backflow preventers, sump pumps, drain, waste and vent systems, specialty water systems (e.g., chlorine dioxide, de-ionized water, reverse osmosis), domestic water systems and plumbing fixtures, heating hot water systems, and chilled water systems. Responds to emergency situations and evaluates and corrects defects. Assists other trades as needed; adheres to all safety practices and procedures; cleans and maintains work areas and equipment; attends meetings; properly completes documentation; provides a high level of customer service; communicates to customers, coworkers and supervision via written, electronic and verbal methods and devices; operates department vehicles; performs other duties as assigned. Actively supports our commitment to the university value of acting with integrity and personal accountability to establish a culture of professionalism in the workplace. Shift, hours, days, and/or location are subject to change based on operational need in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement; may work overtime; subject to 24-hour emergency call.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two years of experience in the plumbing trade and related equipment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Efficient skills and knowledge in using plumbing tools and equipment.
A basic understanding of plumbing code compliance.
Knowledge of plumbing fixtures (i.e. faucets, toilets, hot water tanks, etc.).
Knowledge of piping components (i.e. types of valves, fittings, types of piping).
Successful completion of probationary period.

Nice To Haves

Valid OSHA 10-hour General Industry Safety and Health card.
Associates/technical degree or certificate in skilled trades/maintenance related field.
May require EPA Section 608 Technician Certification- Universal.

Responsibilities

Ensures uninterrupted operations of plumbing systems and equipment.
Inspects, tests, installs, fabricates, modifies, rigs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs plumbing systems and equipment.
Responds to emergency situations and evaluates and corrects defects.
Assists other trades as needed.
Adheres to all safety practices and procedures.
Cleans and maintains work areas and equipment.
Attends meetings.
Properly completes documentation.
Provides a high level of customer service.
Communicates to customers, coworkers and supervision via written, electronic and verbal methods and devices.
Operates department vehicles.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Actively supports the university value of acting with integrity and personal accountability to establish a culture of professionalism in the workplace.