Plumber

New York University • New York, NY

25d

About The Position

Perform installations, modifications, maintenance, and repairs for the University plumbing system and equipment used in University buildings, facilities, and machinery. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The hourly rate is USD $53.20, based on bargaining unit contracts; this represents base pay only and excludes additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Three years of hands-on commercial, industrial, and residential plumbing work experience under a licensed master plumber.
• Knowledge of a Maintenance Management Work Order System such as Maximus.
• Sound independent judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Good people skills and communication skills; ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Substantial skills in maintenance and repair procedures, including preventive maintenance, breakdown repair, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work effectively in a service-oriented environment subject to frequently changing priorities.
• Must be flexible to work varied schedules or shifts as required.
• Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds, stand, bend, and stoop for long periods, and climb a ladder.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the University Purchasing System.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and specifications.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable codes and regulations, as well as Departmental and University policies, procedures, and practices required to carry out responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Install, modify, maintain, and repair the University plumbing system and equipment utilized in University buildings, facilities, and machinery.
• Troubleshoot plumbing systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance, breakdown repairs, and other maintenance and repair procedures.

What This Job Offers

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