LICENSED PLUMBER

Compass Group USA; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Same day pay

Job summary

SSC Services for Education is hiring a Licensed Master Plumber at the University of Kentucky site. This role will supervise plumbing maintenance, ensure compliance, and address complex system issues in a fast-paced educational facility.

You will lead crews, review vendor work, and coordinate with management to keep projects on schedule while maintaining safety and regulatory standards. Immediate start and full-time schedule apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 4 years in a DOL accredited Apprentice Program plus 4 years working as a Journeyman Plumber.
• Must have a valid Master’s Plumbing license and proof of a valid RMP endorsement.
• Must possess a valid Class “C” driver’s license.
• Rudimentary ability to utilize hand-operated construction equipment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform strenuous labor for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance, repair/replacement, operation and renovation of plumbing equipment and facilities.
• Decide on repairs and report major problems to Operations Manager and upper management.
• Read blueprints, specifications, or models to learn work layout and plan work.
• Review outside vendor projects and create punch lists.
• Analyze and correct complex building system problems, alone or as part of a team.
• Maintain systems and facilities in safe operating condition per regulations.
• Determine manpower, material needs and deadlines for projects.
• Maintain logs, perform rounds and update CMMS with mobile device.
• Contribute to a safe work environment by reporting accidents and unsafe conditions.

Skills

Master plumber license

Blueprint reading

Team leadership

Maintenance planning

Safety compliance

Education

DOL-accredited Apprenticeship

Journeyman plumber

High school diploma

Job description

• We are hiring immediately for a LICENSED PLUMBER position.
• Location: UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
• Schedule: M-F 8-430
• Pay Range: $28 per hour to $32 per hour
• Perks: SSC invests in our employees with training and growth opportunities, but the benefits don’t stop there, SSC offers a comprehensive benefits package and we are also excited to offer same day pay! At SSC we truly believe that our people are our greatest asset.

SSC Services for Education is a Nationwide Best in Class Facility Service Provider. As a member of Compass Group we create clean, safe, and distraction free learning environments for students of all ages. With a focus on a people first culture, growth opportunities, and supporting local communities we set the stage for a meaningful career in educational facilities nationwide.

Job Summary

Summary: The Licensed Master Plumber holds the license that all other technicians in that trade will work under for the system and is responsible for ensuring that all work is performed according to all applicable laws, federal, state and local. In addition, this role may be called upon to supervise and lead a group of workers on a project, teach advanced maintenance skills to other members of the department, review work of outside vendors and licensed maintenance workers, and report on and repair discrepancies, as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of duties in overseeing the maintenance, repair/replacement, operation and renovation of equipment and facilities in the Plumbing trade.
• Makes decisions on all normal & complex repairs and reports major problems to/consults with the Operations Manager and upper management as appropriate.
• Reads and understands blueprints, specifications, or models to learn work layout, or plans own work layout, making routine computations as needed.
• Reviews outside vendor projects and make punch lists.
• Analyzes & corrects complex building system problems, alone or as part of a team.
• Maintains the systems, equipment, and facilities, in a clean safe operating condition in accordance with local, state and federal regulations as they relate to the plumbing trade.
• Determines manpower, material needs, and deadlines for jobs or projects.
• Maintains logs, performs rounds, and makes recommendations for modification or improvement of preventive maintenance systems.
• Learns and utilizes the site CMMS. Updates work statuses and documents tasks completed in the CMMS utilizing a mobile device in real time.
• Contributes to a safe work environment by quickly reporting accidents and unsafe working conditions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent 8 years (minimum) of training and work experience, including 4 years in a DOL accredited Apprentice Program plus 4 years working as a Journeyman Plumber.
• Must have a valid Master’s Plumbing license as well as proof of a valid RMP endorsement.
• Must possess a valid Class “C” driver’s license.
• Rudimentary ability to utilize hand-operated construction equipment.
• Ability to repeatedly lift 50 pounds and kneel/bend/stoop and perform strenuous labor for extended periods of time.

Working Conditions:

• Some exposure to elevated degrees of high heat, noise, dust, dirt and/or areas requiring infection control. Requires meeting deadlines for completion of work on a daily basis. Must be able to work all hours, including weekends and nights, as necessary, in order to maintain facility at the appropriate and safe level.

Enhance your quality of life through our comprehensive benefits:

• 401K with Company Match
• Disability Insurance
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace & Employee shopping program
• Identify Theft Protection

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

SSC maintains a drug-free workplace.

SSC & Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the facility service industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.