Skilled Tradesman - Plumber

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation. The Skilled Tradesman - Plumber is responsible for the work activities in the skilled trade of plumbing. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Requirements

Formal education or training equivalent to a high school diploma
Requires AR Journeyman Plumber’s License according to ACA 17-38-301
Five or more years of experience and practice as a Journeyman Plumber or other specialty certifications may be allowed as a substitute
Must have a valid driver's license
Knowledgeable of Arkansas State Plumbing Codes (gas, water, air, vacuum, and sewer)
Knowledge of the methods, practices, and safety precautions in one or more of the skilled trades
Knowledge of the accepted practices, processes, materials, and tools of the various skilled trades
Knowledge of the laws and regulations relating to one or more of the skilled trades
Ability to provide mathematical and analytical skills necessary to do material estimates for one or more of the skilled trades
Ability to wear a respirator
Ability to negotiate distances (from building to building on campus) and the ability to go up and down stairs in multi-story buildings
Ability to hold, start, use, and operate tools and equipment used in the skilled trade for extended periods
Ability to load/unload tools and equipment (weights varying up to 75 lbs.)
Ability to communicate with the campus community and co-workers
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to operate a motorized vehicle

Responsibilities

Interprets blueprints, sketches, and work orders
Cut and thread pipe; cut, clean, sand, and solder copper pipe
Set basic plumbing fixtures (urinals, commodes, sinks, bathtubs, showers)
Operate the cable and jet water sewer cleaning machine
Clean and weld PVC pipe
Bore holes in various materials (wood, concrete, steel) to run supply lines and drains
Install and maintain Pyrex and chemical-resistant pipe and fixtures
Install and maintain plumbing systems, sewer systems, and fire hydrants
Install and maintain all types of valves (gate, ball, globe, butterfly)
Maintain and modify existing plumbing systems
Maintain sewage lift systems
Maintains inventory on tools and parts specific to the assigned trade
May assist other skilled tradesmen in completing projects that require multiple departments to work together
Perform other duties as assigned