Mechanical Specialist Plumber CL3

University of Maine System • Farmington, ME

1d • 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. This role is responsible for maintaining mechanical systems by performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting operational issues, and installing or inspecting systems. At this level, the incumbent will understand the full scope of the plumbing trade and communicate with other University staff to schedule and plan projects. The University of Maine System (UMS), established in 1968, consists of seven universities and the University of Maine School of Law. UMF has earned a national reputation for excellence, gaining stature as one of the finest state-supported liberal arts colleges in the northeastern U.S., and is rated 5th in U.S. News & World Report Top Regional Public College North for 2023. The campus is located in historic downtown Farmington, offering an active outdoor lifestyle combined with the arts and culture of a small college town. UMF has an enrollment of around 1,600 full-time students and is a founding member of The Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC).

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
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees