General Maintenance Technician II, Plumbing

ULSA University of Louisville; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Louisville seeks a General Maintenance Technician II, Plumbing to support the Plumbing Shop under licensed staff. The role focuses on plumbing maintenance, repairs, and preventative tasks in assigned facilities, with an apprentice/helper capacity and reporting to a supervisor.

The position emphasizes daily work order response, coordination with foremen, and maintaining clean plumbing spaces, with overtime as needed. A valid driver’s license and insurability are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with 2+ years related experience or equivalent combination.
• Valid driver’s license required and must be insurable by the university's carrier.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections of common areas and mechanical rooms to ensure plumbing systems function properly.
• Generate work orders for plumbing-related repairs.
• Perform preventative maintenance on plumbing equipment and maintain clean spaces.
• Assist licensed plumbers and other maintenance staff as needed.
• Complete daily paperwork and report plumbing issues to supervisor.

Skills

Plumbing knowledge

Maintenance skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Department: Location: Belknap Campus Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Regular Job Req ID: R108218 Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of (2) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Pre-employment physical exam required. Valid driver's license required and must be insurable by the University's insurance carrier. Grade 4 (Hourly)

Position Description: The General Maintenance Technician II, Plumbing position reports to the Foreman, Plumber, and supports the Plumbing Shop by assisting with plumbing-focused maintenance needs within assigned facilities in an apprentice capacity. This position responds to plumbing work order requests in prioritized order and supports the proper operation of building plumbing systems under the direction of licensed plumbing personnel. This role performs general plumbing maintenance, repairs, and replacements as assigned; assists with preventative maintenance; and serves as an apprentice/helper to senior plumbing staff. The position also assists other maintenance personnel as needed, completes required daily paperwork, and reports any plumbing-related issues in assigned buildings to the supervisor. This is a required personnel position that necessitates the employee’s physical presence in the workplace. The employee must also report to or remain at work during university emergencies or closures and maintain a valid driver’s license that is insurable under the University’s insurance policy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct daily inspection tours of common areas and mechanical rooms in assigned buildings to ensure plumbing systems and components are functioning properly.
• Generate work orders for identified plumbing-related repairs.
• Perform and assist with preventative maintenance on plumbing equipment and systems within assigned buildings, and maintain plumbing and mechanical spaces in a clean and orderly condition.
• Respond to plumbing service and repair requests reported by building occupants in a prioritized sequence under the direction of the Foreman, Plumber.
• Communicate with occupants as directed, regarding the status of work orders.
• Assist plumbers and other maintenance personnel as needed.
• Position may require overtime as needed and approved.
• Accurately complete daily white cards documenting assigned work activities.
• Perform other related work as required by the supervisor in support of Plumbing Shop operations and apprenticeship development.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion. Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292. If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].

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