Plumber I/II - Facilities Management Services (FMS)

Carnegie Mellon University•Pittsburgh, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Carnegie Mellon University's department of Facilities Management is searching for a Plumber. This is an exciting opportunity if you thrive in an interesting work environment. Reporting to the FMS Supervisor, you will provide support for plumbing needs throughout the CMU campus.

Requirements

Ability to work various shifts, work overtime and availability for call out work.
Effective communication skills, be able to work effectively with other employees, and professionally manage interactions with challenging customers.
Ability to work independently and make appropriate decisions as to when additional help is needed to correct issues.
Strong communication skills and ability to perform clearly defined tasks with minimal direction.
Attention to detail; keeping and maintaining accurate and detailed reports and records.
Ability to move and work in confined spaces, and up and down ladders.
Ability to work from ladders, scaffolding and bucket truck platform.
Ability to lift 40 pounds from ground to overhead.
Occasionally work outside during inclement conditions.
Ability to pass a physical exam for clearance to wear a respirator when/if working near hazardous environments.
High School diploma or GED required
Graduation from a trade school or apprenticeship program as journeyman plumber required
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a journeyman level plumber required, with experience in a large institution (college, university, hospital, etc.) setting preferred.
Minimum of four (4) years’ experience as a journeyman level plumber required, with experience in a large institutional (college, university, hospital, etc.) setting preferred.
Allegheny County Plumber’s License required
ASSE Backflow Certification required
Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Certification required
Successful Background Check
Motor Vehicle Records (conducted annually)
Pre-employment drug and alcohol screen
Fitness for duty assessment and pre-employment medical exam
Child Protective Clearance - Act 153
Valid PA driver's license

Nice To Haves

experience in a large institution (college, university, hospital, etc.) setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Repair and maintain all support equipment associated with compressed air, water, sewage and gas systems.
Identifies, analyzes, troubleshoot, and diagnoses all aspects of plumbing systems.
Lay out and install standard waste, water and compressed air systems working from drawings, sketches, or oral or written instructions.
Perform inspections of plumbing systems and conduct backflow testing.
Performs preventive maintenance.
Skilled to install pipes, fixtures and other plumbing materials.
Install, repair, and maintain domestic and laboratory plumbing fixtures.
Repair or replace broken drainage lines, clogged drains, faucets, etc.
Requisition job parts and supplies.
Maintain clean, safe shop area.
Uses power tools and smartphones.
Documents work by completing electronic work orders on each job.
Perform other duties as assigned.