Plumber I/II - Facilities Management Services (FMS)

Carnegie Mellon University•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Carnegie Mellon University's Facilities Management Services (FMS) is hiring a Plumber to support plumbing needs throughout the CMU campus. The position reports to the FMS Supervisor and involves maintaining, repairing, installing, and inspecting campus plumbing systems and equipment. The role requires interacting professionally with a varied population of internal and external partners, working independently with minimal direction, and seeking additional assistance when needed. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, non-exempt staff position based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Employees must be members of, or agree to join, the Local #95 International Union of Operating Engineers bargaining unit. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States; CMU will not sponsor an employment visa for this opportunity.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduation from a trade school or apprenticeship program as a journeyman plumber.
Plumber I: At least three years of experience as a journeyman-level plumber.
Plumber II: At least four years of experience as a journeyman-level plumber.
Plumber II: Allegheny County Plumber's License.
Plumber II: ASSE Backflow Certification.
Plumber II: Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Certification.
Ability to work various shifts, overtime, and call-out work.
Effective communication skills and ability to work effectively with other employees and professionally manage interactions with challenging customers.
Ability to work independently, perform clearly defined tasks with minimal direction, and determine when additional help is needed.
Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
Ability to move and work in confined spaces; climb and work from ladders, scaffolding, and a bucket truck platform.
Ability to lift 40 pounds from ground level to overhead.
Ability to work outside occasionally during inclement conditions.
Ability to pass a physical exam for clearance to wear a respirator when working near hazardous environments, if needed.
Successful background check.
Motor vehicle records check conducted annually.
Pre-employment drug and alcohol screen.
Fitness-for-duty assessment and pre-employment medical exam.
Child Protective Clearance under Act 153.
Valid Pennsylvania driver's license.
Must be legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States; CMU will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
Must be a member of, or agree to join, the Local #95 International Union of Operating Engineers bargaining unit.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a large institutional setting, such as a college, university, or hospital.

Responsibilities

Repair and maintain support equipment associated with compressed air, water, sewage, and gas systems.
Identify, analyze, troubleshoot, and diagnose plumbing systems.
Lay out and install standard waste, water, and compressed-air systems using drawings, sketches, or oral or written instructions.
Inspect plumbing systems and conduct backflow testing.
Perform preventive maintenance.
Install pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing materials.
Install, repair, and maintain domestic and laboratory plumbing fixtures.
Repair or replace broken drainage lines, clogged drains, faucets, and related items.
Requisition job parts and supplies.
Maintain a clean and safe shop area.
Use power tools and smartphones.
Document work by completing electronic work orders for each job.
Perform other duties as assigned.