Plumbers

Job Summary THIS•Salt Lake, UT

12d

About The Position

THIS IS AN APPRENTICE POSITION -Level I, II, or III Plumber, I Assembles pipe sections, tubing and fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing and welding equipment. Fills pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observes pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks. Caulks leaks and opens clogged drains. Installs sinks, showers, toilets, water heaters and related plumbing fixtures. Reviews blueprints and building codes and specifications to determine work details and procedures. Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures. Estimates time and material costs on plumbing projects. Requisitions new plumbing supplies and equipment. Perform work under direct supervision. Handles basic issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff. Requires little to no related experience. Plumber, II Requires 1 year of related experience: 1st year (two semesters of schooling and 2,000 hours) of apprenticeship to be already completed. Plumber, III Requires 3 years of related experience: 3rd year (6 semesters of schooling and 6,000 hours) of apprenticeship to be already completed. Plumbers Inspects, installs, repairs and replaces pipes, fittings, and plumbing fixtures to maintain the heating, water, gas, and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes. Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Requirements

Plumber, I: Requires little to no related experience.
Plumber, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.
Plumber, III : Requires 3+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

Assembles pipe sections, tubing and fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing and welding equipment.
Fills pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observes pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
Caulks leaks and opens clogged drains.
Installs sinks, showers, toilets, water heaters and related plumbing fixtures.
Reviews blueprints and building codes and specifications to determine work details and procedures.
Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
Estimates time and material costs on plumbing projects.
Requisitions new plumbing supplies and equipment.
Holds a plumber’s license.
Performs work under direct supervision.
Handles basic issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
Assembles pipe sections, tubing and fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing and welding equipment.
Fills pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observes pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
Caulks leaks and opens clogged drains.
Installs sinks, showers, toilets, water heaters and related plumbing fixtures.
Reviews blueprints and building codes and specifications to determine work details and procedures.
Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
Estimates time and material costs on plumbing projects.
Requisitions new plumbing supplies and equipment.
Holds a plumber’s license.
Performs work under general supervision.
Handles moderately complex issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
Possesses solid working knowledge of subject matter.
May provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.
Assembles pipe sections, tubing and fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing and welding equipment.
Fills pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observes pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
Caulks leaks and opens clogged drains.
Installs sinks, showers, toilets, water heaters and related plumbing fixtures.
Reviews blueprints and building codes and specifications to determine work details and procedures.
Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
Estimates time and material costs on plumbing projects.
Requisitions new plumbing supplies and equipment.
Holds a plumber’s license.
Performs work under minimal supervision.
Handles complex issues and problems, and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter.
Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.