Pipe/Mech Trades II

Colorado State University•Fort Collins, CO

3d•$59,460 - $65,556•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Management department at CSU is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, repair and improvement of all academic, administrative, research and campus infrastructure. This position will provide maintenance and repair on the campus plumbing systems to include, but not limited to water quality, building plumbing systems (gas, water, sewer), pools/therapeutic spas/water features, deionized and distilled water, cross-connection, and inspections. You will ensure all work meets UPC/IPC codes and university standards while supporting the institutional mission through technical expertise and safety compliance. The position is located in Fort Collins, CO, working in the Facilities Management Department. This full-time, non-exempt position will be supervised by Ken Duke, PMT III Plumbing Shop Supervisor.

Requirements

Colorado Licensed Master or Journey Level Plumber
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Pre-employment Physical
Must have a driver's license

Nice To Haves

CPO Certification or ability to get within six months
Knowledge of plumbing systems
Ability to work independently
Knowledge of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and International Plumbing Code (IPC)
Knowledge of Safe Drinking Water Act
Directly related state service experience

Responsibilities

Install, repair, replace, and maintain all potable water industrial and non-potable systems, sewage and drain systems, natural gas piping, deionized water, swimming pools, distilled water, and associated components or fixtures.
Performs code compliance review of both new construction and existing structures as necessary to meet the Universities mandate.
Ability to inspect, maintain and repair installed plumbing systems to meet our standards and mission, and UPC or IPC.
Estimate labor and material costs, interpret designs and layouts from mechanical drawings, inspect installations to meet code compliance.
Perform planned maintenance, repairs and testing of utilities systems: water, gas, sewage distribution, storm drains, cathodic protection devices, backflow prevention and gas scoping, deionized and distilled acid neutralization systems.
Perform water quality testing and chemical adjustments on all pools.
Determine status of pool safety and possible need close facilities until chemical treatment levels are accurate.