Plumber

Chatham University • Pittsburgh, PA

20d • $30

About The Position

Chatham University welcomes applications for the position of Plumber in our Facilities Management Department. Under limited supervision, the Plumber will provide skilled trade work as a journeyman in the installation, maintenance, service and repair of all components of piping, plumbing fixtures and accessories, plumbing systems and equipment. Work is subject to spot-checking and inspection for conformance to specifications and acceptable standards of the trade.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Journeymen license recognized in Allegheny County and Pittsburgh.
• Minimum of four years of work experience in commercial and institutional plumbing maintenance.
• Knowledge and skills in all phases of plumbing installation and repair.
• Knowledge and skills in the maintenance and use of the tools, equipment and materials of the trade.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair and maintain water, air, vacuum, gas, hot water, distilled water, acid and chemical distribution lines and systems, storm and sanitary waste lines.
• Install, repair and maintain systems ranging from standard systems, i.e., control pumps, compressors, boilers, furnaces, pneumatic tubes system, lavatories, toilet fixtures, valves, faucets, traps, etc., to specialized installations for research and classroom laboratories
• Cut, thread and join pipe, operate all necessary tools for the trade.
• May perform soldering and acetylene cutting and welding.
• Insulates and paints lines and equipment as required.
• Inspect, test, service and maintain water-softening equipment.
• Perform or assist in performance of any of the following: preparation of cost estimates, preparation of material orders, maintenance of records and preparation of reports.

What This Job Offers

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