Mechanical Specialist Plumber CL2

University of Maine System • Farmington, ME

2d • $28

About The Position

The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) is seeking a skilled Plumber to
perform primarily non-routine work driven by service calls and a variety of
assigned projects. You will be responsible for maintaining mechanical systems by
performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting operational issues, and
installing or inspecting systems. At this level, you will understand the full
scope of the plumbing trade and communicate with other University staff to
schedule and plan projects.

Requirements

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
• Experience & Licensing: At least three (3) years of related experience and a State of Maine licensed Master Plumber.
• Valid Driver's License (based on UMS standards)

Responsibilities

• System Maintenance: Perform skilled work in plumbing operations, including inspecting, installing, and troubleshooting water and waste lines for a wide variety of equipment.
• Specialized Installation: Install, repair, and test valves, sump pumps, water circulators, and backflow preventors.
• Piping & Fabrication: Install and repair piping for gas, air, vacuum, and sprinkler systems; fabricate plumbing parts and work with underground sewage piping.
• Operational Control: Respond to a full range of service calls and administer the full scope of repairs using all applicable tools and materials.
• Coordination: Schedule repairs and maintenance with various University departments and other skilled trade teams.
• Technical Literacy: Read blueprints and piping diagrams to guide installation and repair work.
• Inventory & Documentation: Requisition supplies from stockrooms or vendors and maintain detailed operational records and logs.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation time and sick time.
• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• Low-cost short-term disability insurance and employer-paid long-term disability insurance.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
• A tuition waiver program for employees and their spouse or dependent child(ren).
• A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees