Plumber - Trainee

University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

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About The Position

University of Iowa Health Care department of Engineering Services, Plumbing Shop, is seeking a Plumber. This position will be full-time with a primary schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday including weekends and holidays as scheduled for on-call.
Under general supervision, position applies knowledge and skill at the journey level to install and repair piping, fixtures, appliances, laboratory equipment, and apparatus related to gas, air, steam, water, drainage systems, and heating and cooling systems.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet and maintain UI Fleet Safety Standards

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical aptitude and previous mechanical or plumbing training experience
• Ability to use equipment and tools effectively to perform essential job functions of the job with or without accommodations
• Ability to move for extended periods of time
• Ability to prioritize and organize multiple tasks
• Basic knowledge of safety Measures

Responsibilities

• Installs and repairs sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters and softeners, garbage disposals, sprinkler systems, traps, valves, pumps, meters, coils, laboratory equipment, drains, including cleaning drains, and other related piping and equipment.
• Tests, installs, and maintains water distribution piping and control equipment, fire hydrants, sanitary and storm sewer systems, gas piping, and related distribution systems equipment.
• Draws layouts. Reads and interprets blueprints and drawings.
• Maintains records on equipment, inventory, and test reports on code compliant devices. Tracks materials and effort expended on each job assignment.
• May perform or assist in the performance of the duties of Pipefitter or Insulator.
• May provide technical support to Area Mechanics or student workers.
• Responds to calls for emergency repair services.

What This Job Offers

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