Plumber

Kent State University • Kent, OH

138d • $23 - $25

About The Position

Assembles, installs, inspects, maintains and repairs heating systems, piping, fixtures and equipment used in the control, distribution, utilization and draining of water and water carried waste, air, and gas. Reports to Electrical and Plumbing Supervisor or other designated supervisor.

Requirements

• Completion of plumbing apprenticeship training program, joint vocational school plumbing training, or a minimum of three years skilled plumbing experience (or equivalent training or experience which provides comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities).
• Valid Ohio driver's license with safe driving record.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs plumbing repairs and installations; cuts, threads, solders pipe; rebuilds traps and valves; operates cutting, threading and bending machines (manual and powered); repairs and installs environmental laboratory, laundry, and kitchen equipment; unclogs commodes, sinks and sewage lines; installs water, steam and gas lines; replaces valves, traps and thermostats.
• Inspects and maintains building facilities and equipment (checks pipes for leaks, lubricates pumps and valves, changes filters).
• Digs ditches for pipe installation, drains manholes.
• Keeps material bins in order and maintains a clean work area; fills out material and work forms for records and supplies.
• Operates both manual and powered pipe cutting and threading machines, welding equipment; maintains generators, sewer machines; operates and repairs heating coils, pumps, valves, regulators, temperature and pressure regulation devices, flow devices and meters.
• Repairs and installs insulation, chemicals, paint or protective coatings to plumbing systems.
• May drive vehicle to pick up and deliver personnel and materials.
• May train and direct student employees or employees in a lower pay grade in proper plumbing procedures; may participate in training new employees; may assist other trades workers.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED