Plumber II
Core
Maintenance, repair, installation, and upkeep of all plumbing systems and related appliances for a university facility.
Role type
Facilities plumbing technician
Builds
Water, sewage, gas, and irrigation systems; fire sprinkler systems; plumbing infrastructure
Domain
Higher education facilities management
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Plumbing system installation and repair, pipe threading and sewer machine operation, reading blueprints and specifications, preventative maintenance planning, cost estimation and bidding, inventory management, manual labor and load lifting, ladder climbing, emergency response coordination
Preferred skills
Cross-training in other trades, supervising student employees, coordinating with outside contractors
Technologies
Pipe threaders, sewer machines, hand and power tools, computer systems for work orders and reporting
Responsibilities
Install sewer, gas, water, and other systems according to National, State, and Local plumbing codes; Repair faucets, showerheads, drains, pipes, and valves; Perform preventative maintenance on hot water heaters and critical plumbing systems; Inspect fire sprinkler systems as required by law; Respond quickly to plumbing emergencies; Plan and coordinate preventative maintenance programs; Develop cost estimates and formulate specifications for bids
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC with supervisory duties