Plumber

Bucknell University

7d•$21 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Bucknell University is currently accepting applications for a Utilities Technician I or II - Plumber. The successful candidate in this position will install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems in campus buildings. The Utilities Technician will be expected to adhere to federal standards, employee safe practices, and to follow university safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

Required – Plumber I: 2 year associates or technical degree, or a high school diploma plus 2 years of experience
Required – Plumber II: 2 year associates or technical degree plus 2 years of experience, or a high school diploma plus 4 years of experience
Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Preferred, But Not Required – Plumber I: Vocational or technical training
Preferred, But Not Required – Plumber I: A minimum of 4 years of related plumbing experience
Preferred, But Not Required – Plumber II: Vocational or technical training
Preferred, But Not Required – Plumber II: A minimum of 6 years of related plumbing experience

Responsibilities

Installs, maintains, and repairs campus underground sewage and storm water drainage systems and underground domestic water and fire prevention systems.
Installs, maintains, repairs, and retrofits plumbing systems and associated fixtures and components including water closets, sinks, tubs, faucets, meters, pumps, filters, water heaters, mixing valves, and emergency showers.
Installs, maintains, repairs, and modifies fire sprinkler/prevention systems to meet building needs as per The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), including sprinklers, fire pumps, and dry system compressors/valves.
Installs, repairs, and maintains water treatment equipment, piping, and controls to maintain water chemistry in building closed loop hydronic systems, cooling towers, and boiler make-up systems. Performs backflow preventer testing and repair to meet regulatory requirements.
Performs maintenance on campus steam and hydronic systems and associated equipment including maintaining underground and building steam, condensate, chilled water and hot water piping systems, pumps, pump motors, steam traps, humidifiers, and heat exchangers.
Troubleshoots, maintains, inspects, modifies, and repairs ventilation systems, air conditioning systems, and equipment including fans and fan motors.
Provides support for projects including executing system outages as required and attending project walks-throughs.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling options determined by role
Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
Tuition remission for themselves
Tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent (for full-time members)
Various tuition programs for their children (for full-time members)
A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
Parental leave
An employee assistance program
Fitness center membership