GMRT Sr. – (Specialty - Plumber)

University of Kansas•Lawrence, KS

25d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Kansas seeks a General Maintenance Repair Technician Senior for its Plumbing Shop. The position independently or as a team lead performs a wide variety of maintenance and emergency repair tasks in University buildings, including work on physical structures and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. The role participates in a regular program of inspection and repair at the journeyman level, using more than one skilled trade, and requires operating work-issued vehicles. The position focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and preventing maintenance issues involving plumbing and structural equipment. Duties include installing and maintaining piping and fittings for water and compressed air systems; joining and securing piping; maintaining water softeners; and installing and maintaining drinking fountains, lavatories, and commodes. Work must comply with local building codes and KU standards. The technician also assists with training and mentoring general maintenance staff and supports other trades as needed. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Occasional planned and unplanned overtime, after-hours emergency response, and work during declared inclement weather are required as needed. The role involves physical work, including lifting loads up to 50 pounds, working at heights and in confined spaces, and working in extreme temperatures indoors and outdoors.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency.
Three years of experience in a skilled craft area. A certificate from a vocational school or an associate degree in a building or mechanical trade area may substitute for one year of the required experience.
One year of general maintenance experience that includes plumbing troubleshooting and repairs.
Valid driver's license by the time of hire and maintained throughout employment.
Knowledge of standard practices, tools, equipment, and materials associated with a variety of skilled crafts and building trades.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of skilled crafts and building trades.
Ability to read and correctly interpret blueprints and electrical or plumbing schematics.
Ability to reach, grasp, hold, lift, and place moderately heavy and heavy loads, occasionally up to 50 pounds, with or without accommodation.
Ability to perform work above normal heights, in confined spaces, and in extreme hot and cold temperatures, indoors and outdoors.
Ability to operate work-issued vehicles and digitally enter work-order information.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a university, college, or multi-building campus environment.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on plumbing and structural equipment.
Install and maintain metal and non-metal piping and fittings for water and compressed air systems, including pipes, couplings, traps, and fittings made of brass, copper, lead, and plastic.
Join piping using threaded, caulked, and soldered methods; secure pipes to structures with clamps, brackets, and hangers using hand and power tools.
Maintain water softeners and install and maintain drinking fountains, lavatories, commodes, and related fixtures.
Perform work in accordance with local building codes and KU standards.
Assist in training and mentoring general maintenance staff.
Assist electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and other trade groups as needed.
Respond to emergency calls, including loss of domestic or heating water, and after-hours emergencies as needed.
Maintain an adequate supply of tools, parts, and supplies for jobs.
Assist with other maintenance areas and assigned work areas, including snow removal and surface treatment.
Perform regular inspection and repair of University buildings and their physical, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Operate work-issued vehicles to transport staff and materials.
Digitally enter work-order information and perform other electronic communications as required.
Work occasional planned and unplanned overtime and report to work during declared periods of inclement weather.