Plumber

Wilkes University • Wilkes-Barre, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Wilkes University invites applicants for a Plumber in the office of Campus Support Services. This position offers competitive a starting hourly rate and generous benefits package, including paid time off and employee, spouse and dependent tuition benefits. The successful candidate is responsible for working independently, as well as with colleagues, in performing major and minor plumbing repairs throughout campus. This position is responsible for installing, modifying, maintaining, repairing and replacing plumbing systems and equipment. Candidates should have working knowledge of plumbing tools, equipment, materials, systems, methods and practices of proper storage and use of plumbing supplies and related materials, as well as with associated hazards and safety precautions. The successful candidate will perform routine/preventative maintenance to include operating, cleaning, inspecting, troubleshooting, adjusting, tightening and other tasks on all plumbing systems and equipment. They will respond to and prioritizes requests related to plumbing repair, maintenance, modifications and installations. Planning and organizing routine and non-routine work to ensure all projects and tasks are complete as scheduled is key. The Lead Plumber will manage the on-call schedule and delegate calls to other staff members as necessary.

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years plumbing experience
• Journeyman plumbing license required
• Valid driver's license and driving record
• High school diploma or G.E.D., certificate and completion of a vocational or trade school program, or any combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities for successful performance in this position

Responsibilities

• Performing major and minor plumbing repairs throughout campus
• Installing, modifying, maintaining, repairing and replacing plumbing systems and equipment
• Performing routine/preventative maintenance on all plumbing systems and equipment
• Responding to and prioritizing requests related to plumbing repair, maintenance, modifications and installations
• Planning and organizing routine and non-routine work to ensure all projects and tasks are complete as scheduled
• Managing the on-call schedule and delegating calls to other staff members as necessary

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Employee, spouse and dependent tuition benefits

What This Job Offers

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