Temporary Plumber (Part-time, Non-Benefited) 1 position

Worcester State University•Worcester, MA

About The Position

Worcester State University is hiring a Temporary Plumber in its Facilities Department. The position is part-time, non-benefited, and hourly, at a rate of $60 per hour. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The plumber inspects buildings and plumbing systems, schedules and performs maintenance and repair work, coordinates with supervisors, department personnel, contractors, and vendors, and maintains plumbing tools, equipment, parts, and materials. The role also covers deionized water systems and piping systems in science buildings and cafeteria systems.

Responsibilities

Inspect buildings and associated plumbing systems to determine the need for plumbing repairs.
Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and written instructions to understand and complete plumbing work.
Schedule and record plumbing-related preventive maintenance tasks.
Contact and schedule contractors and vendors for maintenance and repairs as needed.
Schedule installation, maintenance, and repair work as assigned.
Coordinate work with supervisors and other department personnel to ensure it is completed at an appropriate time and efficiently.
Work collaboratively and cooperatively with internal and external department constituents.
Perform associated duties such as erecting scaffolding, rigging, or ladders and protecting property from debris.
Clean and maintain plumbing-related tools and equipment to ensure they are safe to operate.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels of plumbing parts and materials and order them through approved vendors or suppliers.
Create work reports and exploratory reports or information as requested.
Perform alterations, repairs, and maintenance on deionized water systems.
Perform repairs and installation work on piping systems standard to science buildings.
Perform repairs and installation work on piping and gas-distribution piping associated with cafeteria systems and equipment.