Plumber I or II

Bucknell University

6d • $21 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

Bucknell University is currently accepting application for a Utilities Technician I or II - Plumber. The successful candidate in this position will install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems in campus buildings. The Utilities Technician will be expected to adhere to federal standards, employee safe practices, and to follow university safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 2 years of related work experience (Utilities Technician I, Plumber)
• A minimum of 4 years of related work experience (Utilities Technician II, Plumber)
• Ability to move around the work site, including frequently required to work in crawl spaces, shafts, manholes, sewage and water line pipes, and other areas that could be claustrophobic.
• Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Requires handling of objects up to 50 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Includes potential exposure to hazardous conditions, such as proximity to machinery/tools, climbing, crawling, crouching, and exposure to chemicals.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational or technical training or degree (Utilities Technician I, Plumber)
• A minimum of 4 years of related plumbing experience (Utilities Technician I, Plumber)
• Vocational or technical training or degree (Utilities Technician II, Plumber)
• A minimum of 6 years of related plumbing experience (Utilities Technician II, Plumber)

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and repairs campus underground sewage and storm water drainage systems and underground domestic water and fire prevention systems.
• Installs, maintains, repairs, and retrofits plumbing systems and associated fixtures and components including water closets, sinks, tubs, faucets, meters, pumps, filters, water heaters, mixing valves, and emergency showers.
• Installs, maintains, repairs, and modifies fire sprinkler/prevention systems to meet building needs as per The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), including sprinklers, fire pumps, and dry system compressors/valves.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains water treatment equipment, piping, and controls to maintain water chemistry in building closed loop hydronic systems, cooling towers, and boiler make-up systems.
• Performs backflow preventer testing and repair to meet regulatory requirements.
• Performs maintenance on campus steam and hydronic systems and associated equipment including maintaining underground and building steam, condensate, chilled water and hot water piping systems, pumps, pump motors, steam traps, humidifiers, and heat exchangers.
• Troubleshoots, maintains, inspects, modifies, and repairs ventilation systems, air conditioning systems, and equipment including fans and fan motors.
• Provides support for projects including executing system outages as required and attending project walks-throughs.

Benefits

• Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to): Flexible scheduling options determined by role; Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
• Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children.
• Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
• A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED