Journey Level Plumber

Colorado State University•Fort Collins, CO

8d•$59,460 - $71,352•Onsite

About The Position

The Journey Level Plumber works in the Remodel & Construction Services Plumbing Shop within Colorado State University Facilities Management. Facilities Management develops, cares for, maintains, and operates CSU’s physical properties to support its academic, research, and outreach programs. The position performs layout, installation, maintenance, and repair of water, waste and vent, storm drain, natural gas, specialty gas, and vacuum systems for new construction and remodel projects. The plumber reads blueprints, calculates and orders materials, prepares labor and material estimates for bidding and budgeting, coordinates with other units and project managers, schedules utility shutdowns and excavations, and maintains plumbing tools, equipment, and systems. All work must comply with applicable plumbing and building codes. The role is in person and may require non-traditional shift hours, including swing or night shifts. The employee must be available for on-call responses after hours within 45 minutes and is designated as essential services personnel required to perform essential or emergency services without delay or interruption.

Requirements

Hold a Journey or Master Level plumbing license.
Valid regular driver's license.
Complete pre-employment criminal and motor vehicle background checks and a pre-employment physical.
Be able to work non-traditional hours, such as swing or night shifts, if required.
Be able to respond to after-hours calls within 45 minutes.
Be available to perform essential and emergency services without delay or interruption.

Nice To Haves

Commercial plumbing experience.
Experience working in a higher education setting.
Experience with medical gas, polypropylene pipe, and threading pipe.
Demonstrated customer service experience.
Basic computer skills.
Experience with other trades.
Directly related State service.

Responsibilities

Lay out and install potable water, waste and vent, storm drain, natural gas, specialty gas, and vacuum systems for remodels and new construction.
Read blueprints and calculate the materials needed for plumbing projects.
Order and obtain appropriate supplies.
Estimate materials and labor for new construction and remodel projects for bidding purposes.
Consult with other units to resolve estimating conflicts.
Develop estimates from written and verbal instructions and work with project managers to establish project budgets.
Schedule required utility shutdowns and excavations.
Perform maintenance on plumbing tools, equipment, and systems.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested to meet departmental needs, goals, and objectives.
Ensure installations comply with applicable plumbing and building codes.