Plumber/Steamfitter Lead

James Madison UniversityHarrisonburg, VA
Onsite

About The Position

James Madison University's Facilities Management is currently hiring for a Plumber/Steamfitter Lead. This position will perform master level technical tasks in plumbing, gas, fire sprinkler, and steam fitting trades.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of and demonstrated experience with commercial, institutional and residential plumbing, heating, steam equipment, welding, soldering, backflow devices, pressure reducing valves, ACV's and plumbing code
  • Must have master level plumbing/steamfitting skills as they apply to a wide variety of equipment
  • Must possess a Backflow Prevention Device Worker Certification
  • Must possess a Master Plumber License
  • Ability to communicate effectively in a written and oral format
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Strong computer skills
  • Ability to accommodate any necessary temporary shift demands and be available for the required rotating on call responsibilities

Responsibilities

  • Servicing, maintaining, inspecting and repairing commercial and residential plumbing, steam, fire sprinkler, gas, food service, swimming pool, lawn sprinkler, heating, laboratory and other equipment as assigned
  • Providing leadership, troubleshooting assistance and communication to plumber steamfitters while providing support to the supervisor
  • Installing plumbing, steam or other equipment as assigned, this may include designing and/or specification elements

Benefits

  • Paid vacation
  • Sick leave
  • Parental leave
  • Community service leave
  • 19 paid holidays annually
  • Health insurance options
  • Retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System
  • Tuition waiver program for undergraduate and graduate courses taken at JMU
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