Plumber

Grand Canyon University•Phoenix, AZ

74d•Onsite

About The Position

Grand Canyon University is seeking a Plumber to assemble, install, and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems according to specifications and plumbing codes. The role involves studying building plans, inspecting structures, locating and marking pipe positions, cutting openings, and threading pipes. The Plumber will assemble and install various pipe materials, join pipes using different methods, and test systems for leaks. Responsibilities also include installing and repairing plumbing fixtures, maintaining plumbing systems by addressing issues like leaky faucets and clogged drains, and welding holding fixtures. The position also involves assisting in planning preventative maintenance schedules, ensuring work complies with codes and manufacturer specifications, and participating in an on-call rotation.

Requirements

Sufficient knowledge of water distribution and waste water disposal for commercial buildings.
Sufficient knowledge of relevant building codes, legislation, regulations, policies and procedures installation and maintenance.
Strong knowledge in the correct usage of tools, power tools, and equipment as related to plumbing systems.
Physical skills and endurance to move about campus and the buildings in order to fulfill daily maintenance tasks and activities.
Self-motivated and shows initiative to start and complete tasks.
Familiar with, and follow, safety requirements and precautions.
Detail oriented with good troubleshooting skills.
Able to present professional demeanor in all interactions.
Good communications skills with a good command of the English language.
Must have own transportation to be able to go to all GCU owned and/or leased buildings (Tempe, Scottsdale, etc.).
Must have own tools.
Ability to pass background investigations.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience working as a plumber for commercial firm.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish is helpful but not required.
Professional certification/License
Technical Trade schooling

Responsibilities

Assembles, installs, and repairs pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes.
Studies building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installations.
Inspects structure to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of structure resulting from installation of pipe.
Locates and marks position of pipe and pipe connections and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors.
Cuts openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
Cuts and threads pipe.
Assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings, and pipes composed of metals, such as iron, steel, brass and lead, and nonmetals, such as glass, vitrified clay, and plastic.
Joins pipes by use of screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and caulks joints.
Fills pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gauges to determine whether system is leaking.
Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, and water softeners.
Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending burst pipes, and opening clogged drains.
Welds holding fixtures to steel structural members.
Assists in planning of preventative maintenance schedule for all plumbing systems and schedules work schedule to accommodate maintenance activities.
Ensures all work complies with building and safety codes and environmental protection requirements.
Ensures all work meets requirements as specified by the manufacturer of systems.
Part of a rotating list of on-call personnel.
Willing to respond to emergency requests outside of normal work hours.
Willingness to work weekends, holidays, or extended hours as needed.
Willing to operate work ticketing system and update to be able to inform status of work.
Willing to participate in rotating on call schedules.