Plumber

University of Kansas•Lawrence, KS

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plumber performs highly skilled plumbing work in construction and maintenance activities. The role operates work-issued vehicles and lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and maintains piping systems, fixtures, and equipment for heating, cooling, hot water, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial systems. The position also installs and maintains gas heating equipment, drinking fountains, lavatories, commodes, distilled water stills, and related equipment, and tests plumbing materials and systems. The incumbent exercises considerable judgment, and completed work is reviewed for compliance with preset specifications. The position may act as a lead worker to less-skilled maintenance employees. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Overtime, after-hours call-backs, emergency response, and a rotational on-call/standby schedule are required as needed. Employees must report during declared inclement weather. The work takes place indoors and outdoors under a variety of temperature and weather extremes and includes assisting with snow removal and surface treatment. Facilities Services within KU Operations helps maintain a safe and inviting campus environment in support of the University of Kansas’s teaching, learning, research, scholarship, and creative endeavors.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency.
One year of experience as a journeyman-level plumber; an associate’s degree or vocational school certification may substitute for the required experience.
Must be backflow certified or obtain certification within the six-month probationary period.
Must have a valid driver’s license at the time of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
Demonstrated experience reading, interpreting, and working from sketches, blueprints, job specifications, and schematics, as evidenced by application materials.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety practices of the plumbing trade, as evidenced by application materials.
Ability to enter work-order information digitally.
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds constantly and up to 50 pounds occasionally, with or without accommodation.
Ability to reach, grasp, lift, carry, and place moderately heavy loads frequently and heavy loads occasionally, with or without accommodation.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying temperature and weather extremes, report during declared inclement weather, and respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.
Ability to work overtime as needed and participate in a rotational on-call/standby schedule.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a college, university, or large commercial setting.
Demonstrated experience interacting directly with customers, as evidenced by application materials.

Responsibilities

Repair and maintain plumbing, including replacing washers, repairing burst pipes, and clearing clogged drains.
Lay out, fabricate, assemble, install, and maintain piping systems, fixtures, and equipment for heating, cooling, hot water, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial systems.
Select pipe types, sizes, and related materials to meet job specifications, using knowledge of piping and building systems.
Plan installation and repair sequences to avoid obstructions and improper placement of piping.
Cut, thread, and bend pipes using appropriate tools and methods.
Assemble and install metal and non-metal piping and fittings for sewer, water, natural gas, and compressed-air systems.
Join piping using threaded, caulked, wiped, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints.
Secure pipes to structures with clamps, brackets, and hangers using hand and power tools.
Maintain water softeners and perform work in accordance with local building codes and KU standards.
Install and maintain gas equipment, drinking fountains, lavatories, commodes, distilled-water stills, and related equipment.
Test piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure and observing gauges; test water for hardness, pH, and other concerns.
Assemble and install valves, pipe fittings, and piping made of metal and non-metal materials using hand and power tools.
Preview, assist in ordering, and otherwise obtain plumbing materials and equipment.
Complete work orders and related communications digitally.
Train and instruct less-skilled employees and act as a lead worker when needed.
Clean and maintain work sites and equipment.
Assist with snow removal and surface treatment.
Respond to after-hours emergencies, work overtime, and participate in a rotational on-call/standby schedule as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.