General Maintenance Technician II, Plumbing

University of Louisville • Louisville, KY

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The General Maintenance Technician II, Plumbing position reports to the Foreman, Plumber, and supports the Plumbing Shop by assisting with plumbing-focused maintenance needs within assigned facilities in an apprentice capacity. This position responds to plumbing work order requests in prioritized order and supports the proper operation of building plumbing systems under the direction of licensed plumbing personnel. This role performs general plumbing maintenance, repairs, and replacements as assigned; assists with preventative maintenance; and serves as an apprentice/helper to senior plumbing staff. The position also assists other maintenance personnel as needed, completes required daily paperwork, and reports any plumbing-related issues in assigned buildings to the supervisor. This is a required personnel position that necessitates the employee’s physical presence in the workplace. The employee must also report to or remain at work during university emergencies or closures and maintain a valid driver’s license that is insurable under the University’s insurance policy.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of (2) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Pre-employment physical exam required.
• Valid driver's license required and must be insurable by the University's insurance carrier.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspection tours of common areas and mechanical rooms in assigned buildings to ensure plumbing systems and components are functioning properly.
• Generate work orders for identified plumbing-related repairs.
• Perform and assist with preventative maintenance on plumbing equipment and systems within assigned buildings, and maintain plumbing and mechanical spaces in a clean and orderly condition.
• Respond to plumbing service and repair requests reported by building occupants in a prioritized sequence under the direction of the Foreman, Plumber.
• Communicate with occupants as directed, regarding the status of work orders.
• Assist plumbers and other maintenance personnel as needed. Position may require overtime as needed and approved.
• Accurately complete daily white cards documenting assigned work activities.
• Perform other related work as required by the supervisor in support of Plumbing Shop operations and apprenticeship development.

What This Job Offers

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