Facilities Mechanical Plumbing Technician

The Ohio State University

3d • 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’ experience in the plumbing, trade and related equipment or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Obtain the following during probationary period: valid OSHA 10-hour General Industry Safety and Health card; EPA Section 608 Technician Certification- Universal.
• 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.). as well as piping components (i.e. types of valves, fittings, types of piping).
• A valid driver’s license.
• Successful completion of probationary period.

Nice To Haves

• Associates/technical degree or certificate in skilled trades/maintenance related field
• valid OSHA 10-hour General Industry Safety and Health card

Responsibilities

• Reviewing blueprints and technical drawings, Installing, repairing and replacing threaded, flanged, groove locked, soldered, and pressed piping and components.
• Measuring and cutting pipes using hand and power tools.
• Inspecting and identifying leaks.
• Installs and repairs domestic water systems.
• Installs and repairs drain, vent and waste systems.
• Installs and repairs specialty water systems (e.g., chlorine dioxide, deionized water, reverse osmosis).
• Installs, certifies, repairs and performs preventative maintenance on backflow preventers.
• Installs and replaces plumbing equipment and fixtures (e.g., meters, valves, toilets).
• Assembling and dissembling plumbing fixtures.
• Repairs compressed gas systems.
• Troubleshoots and resolves plumbing system issues (e.g., pressure, temperature, leaks).
• Performs plumbing and pipe fitting PMs.
• Addressing customer queries.
• Cleaning the work area after work completion.
• Ensures areas are in compliance with applicable codes.
• Documents regulatory compliance tests.
• Becomes knowledgeable of equipment and utilities and transfers that knowledge to other staff.
• Troubleshoots and resolves field problems.
• May assist lower-level technicians.
• Locates, identifies, disables and enables local utility shut-offs.
• Updates building drawings.
• Participates on emergency response teams.
• Documents labor, materials and work performed on work orders.
• Requests equipment and materials required to complete tasks.
• Inform customers when tasks are completed.
• Communicates and initiates work order escalation, if needed.
• Updates building drawings.
• Participates in professional development/ continuing education activities: obtaining and maintaining required certifications, soft skill development, etc.
• Participates in meetings, trainings, and orientations.
• Participates on emergency response teams.
• Interacts with and assists other areas and staff within the department.
• May participate on committees.
• Locates, identifies, disables and enables local utility shut-offs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED