Mechanical Specialist Plumber CL3

University of Maine System • Farmington, ME

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) is seeking a skilled Master 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

• High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
• 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

• Perform skilled work in plumbing operations, including inspecting, installing, and troubleshooting water and waste lines for a wide variety of equipment.
• Install, repair, and test valves, sump pumps, water circulators, and backflow preventors.
• Install and repair piping for gas, air, vacuum, and sprinkler systems; fabricate plumbing parts and work with underground sewage piping.
• Respond to a full range of service calls and administer the full scope of repairs using all applicable tools and materials.
• Schedule repairs and maintenance with various University departments and other skilled trade teams.
• Read blueprints and piping diagrams to guide installation and repair work.
• 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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED