Plumber 1st Shift 100%25- Downtown Campus

University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care Downtown Campus department of Engineering Services is hiring a Plumber. This position is 100% time and will be scheduled Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A career with University of Iowa Health Care is more than a job. Here, you’re part of something greater, something bigger. Our downtown campus is a 194-bed hospital providing a community-based model of care while directly connected to the expertise, technology, collaboration, and support of our entire health system. Join the team at our downtown campus. You’ll find meaning and purpose knowing that your work helps make all of Iowa better.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques, codes, OSHA rules, and safety precautions of the plumbing trade.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and codes relating to sanitation and repair of new and existing plumbing fixtures and systems and other apparatus.
• Knowledge of asbestos recognition and handling techniques
• Skill in the use and maintenance of the tools of the plumbing trade safely and skillfully.
• Skill in performing maintenance, installation, and repair of plumbing apparatus.
• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, and blueprints.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to routinely lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to use manual dexterity and eye coordination for repair tasks and ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Four years of experience in the trade, which may include an apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Installs and repairs sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters and softeners, garbage disposals, sprinkler systems, traps, valves, pumps, meters, coils, laboratory equipment, drains, including cleaning drains, and other related piping and equipment.
• Tests, installs, and maintains water distribution piping and control equipment, fire hydrants, sanitary and storm sewer systems, gas piping, and related distribution systems equipment.
• Draws layouts. Reads and interprets blueprints and drawings.
• Maintains records on equipment, inventory, and test reports on code compliant devices. Tracks materials and effort expended on each job assignment.
• May perform or assist in the performance of the duties of Pipefitter or Insulator.
• May provide technical support to Area Mechanics or student workers.
• Responds to calls for emergency repair services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed