The purpose of the Plumber position is to provide technical support in helping achieve overall University of Oregon goals by performing the duties of a plumber for Facilities Services. The primary duties of this position are maintaining, repairing, replacing, and installing plumbing fixtures, potable and non-potable water systems, dewatering and waste systems, steam, gas, compressed air, vacuum systems, reverse osmosis system, and other related systems, primarily within research facilities. Facilities are located throughout campus, therefore materials and tools are transported in university vehicles to the various work locations. This position is an integral part of a maintenance team dedicated to providing the campus community with a quality physical environment in which to work and study. This position will be responsible for maintaining all types of piping systems, including: vent, waste, storm (inside and outside of facilities), potable and non-potable hot and cold water, heating and cooling pipe systems, nitrogen and natural gas, compressed air, reverse osmosis water and steam lines, as well as associated specialty devices. Maintaining these types of piping systems will often include repairing or replacing faucets, valves, plumbing fixtures of all kinds, regulating valves, vacuum breakers, trap primers, circulating pumps, heating and chilled water pumps and valves, sump pumps, sewer pumps, water heaters, gas cocks, etc. Tasks may also include cleaning stoppages, making sectional replacements, flushing and ensuring proper attachment through inspection and adjustment of hangers, as well as new plumbing installations that encompass supply, waste, vent, gas, and steam using all types of piping systems such as glass, plastics, copper, galvanized, and black. This position will operate powered drain cleaning machines and pipe threading machines. Interactions/contacts occur daily with the campus community in the course of performing work and responding to emergencies. This position works as a member of a team while frequently performing tasks independently. Decisions may be made about the best method and materials necessary to perform a particular task. They may also include setting priorities, assessing customer needs and responding to those needs. Work is reviewed regularly by the Supervisor to ensure it is performed efficiently, safely, and meets both expectations and applicable requirements. A performance appraisal is conducted annually. This position will be required to participate in on-call duties after hours on a rotating basis.