Plumbing Mechanic (2nd Shift)

Northern Kentucky University; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Plumbing Mechanic to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing essential repairs and maintenance to plumbing systems and fixtures, ensuring safety and compliance with state regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in plumbing with hands-on experience in installations and emergency responses. Join a supportive environment where your skills will directly impact the safety and functionality of the university's facilities. If you are ready to take on a mission-critical role and make a difference, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in plumbing or related fields.
• Valid driver's license and backflow preventer testing license required.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, and maintain plumbing systems and equipment.
• Respond to emergency calls and perform preventive maintenance.

Skills

Plumbing

Welding

Preventive Maintenance

Emergency Response

Communication Skills

Education

Vocational/Technical Certification

High School Diploma/GED

Technical School Certificate

Tools

Soldering Equipment

Pipe Wrenches

Electric Drills

Cutting Torches

Drill Presses

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

2nd shift Sunday-Wednesday 12:30PM-11:00PM

Provides customer service to the University community in the form of repairs, installations, modifications, and preventive maintenance involving piping systems, plumbing fixtures, equipment, and facilities.

Maintains systems and equipment that affect the University's fire protection and health/ life safety including, but not limited to, gas lines, sprinkler lines, swimming pool chemicals, sewage disposal, fire pumps, and fire hydrants.

Work schedules including days & hours are subject to change depending on the needs of the University and the Facilities Management Operations & Maintenance Department. This position is "mission critical".

1. Safely install, service, maintain, regulate, repair, and replace water, sewage, drainage, air, gas, and vacuum systems and related equipment in accordance with state and local codes.

2. Follow a predetermined schedule of preventive maintenance on plumbing and gas systems and equipment. Review related documents and evaluate compliance with standards and codes. Analyze systems or components and recommend proper corrective actions when needed. Perform other related duties.

3. Install, connect, and test plumbing fixtures such as urinals, water closets, wash basins, sinks, drinking fountains, compressed air fixtures, water heaters, sterilizers, washers, swimming pool systems, mixing valves, water softeners, grease pits, and special equipment.

4. Safely use all tools of the plumbing trade including but not limited to soldering and brazing equipment, cutting torches, pipe wrenches, electric drills, drill presses, pipe threaders, and sewer machines. Inspects equipment and tools to ensure they are safe and in good working order. Report malfunctioning equipment to supervisory personnel.

5. Participates as needed in the state inspections of sprinkler systems, and fire pumps.

6. Responds to emergency trouble calls during and after regular working hours as required by supervisory personnel.

7. Adjusts working hours and/or works overtime as needed on weekends, evenings, and other hours outside normal schedules as required by supervisory personnel to meet the needs of the University.

8. Safely uses ladders, scaffolds, and personnel lifts.

9. Interpret plans, sketches, plumbing diagrams, and specifications; identify all plumbing terms and symbols.

10. Perform related duties as assigned and assist other trades as needed.

MUST RESPOND WHEN CALLED FOR AFTER-HOURS EMERGENCY

Vocational/Technical certification in plumbing, welding, or related fields with 3 years of experience is required.

Acceptable equivalency would be a high school diploma/GED with 5 years of related experience in a similar environment or plumbing proficiency as demonstrated by past work history. Must possess:

1. valid driver's license;
2. License to perform testing of backflow preventers (if not already licensed, must be able to obtain license within 2 years of employment);
3. basic computer skills;
4. ability to communicate clearly both orally and written;
5. ability to work with various types of related equipment including, but not limited to, chemicals, parts washers, welders, metal lathes, cutters, grinders, chop saws, concrete coring machines, pipe threaders, drill presses, pressure jetting machines, pumps, hydraulic jacks, hot water tanks, etc.;
6. ability to stand, walk, stoop, reach, pull, kneel, push, work in confined spaces, and perform work above head level for extended periods of time;
7. perform medium heavy and maximum physical exertion and lift up to 50 lbs or more on a regular basis.

Any candidate chosen for this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.

Working Title	Plumbing Mechanic (2nd Shift)
Department	Plumbing
Compensation Title	Plumber
Position Number	30010428
Position Status	Regular
Work Schedule
Hours per Week	40
Months per Year	12
Purpose of Position
Primary Responsibilities
Qualifications
Minimum Education	High School Diploma
Preferred Education	Technical School Certificate
Minimum Experience	3 years
Salary	$19.04/hr+NSD
Pay Grade	S68

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number	2024S2135
Job Open Date	11/20/2024
Job Close Date
Quick Link	https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/14436
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