Maintenance Mechanic Plumber

Clarkson University; Town of Potsdam (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarkson University is seeking a journeyman plumber to install, repair, and maintain water, sewage, drainage, and related systems across campus. You will estimate time and material costs, review blueprints, and ensure compliance with codes while delivering reliable service.

Responsibilities include inspecting components, testing fixtures, coordinating with vendors, and mentoring interns. A valid NYS driver’s license, a journeyman card, and a strong customer service mindset are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree in plumbing preferred.
• Journeyman’s card in plumbing or plumbing related trade required or with significant equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Review blueprints and codes to determine work details and procedures.
• Inspect plumbing components and repair or replace as needed.
• Service and maintain water, RO, waste and vent systems and perform preventive maintenance.
• Install, connect and test plumbing fixtures such as urinals and sinks.
• Troubleshoot major plumbing breakdowns and repair/replace systems.
• Maintain deionized water systems and coordinate with vendors.

Skills

Customer service

Driver's license

Mathematics

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Stress management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree in plumbing

Journeyman’s card in plumbing or plumbing related trade

Job description

Pay Range

USD $25.29 - USD $25.29 /Hr.

Overview

This is a highly customer service oriented position in which employees should strive to exceed customer expectations. Perform at a journeyman level to install, repair, assemble and maintain water, sewage, drainage, air, gas, and vacuum systems and related heating equipment in accordance with blueprints, specifications, established practices and pertinent state and local codes. Responsible for estimating time and material costs for projects.

Responsibilities

• Review blueprints and building codes and specifications to determine work details and procedures.
• Inspects joints, valves, pumps, boilers, heaters, sinks, commodes, tanks, valves, and other plumbing system components to locate malfunctions, and repairs or replaces when necessary.
• Service and maintain portable water systems, RO systems, building waste and vent systems, and perform scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Install, connect and test plumbing fixtures such as urinals, water closets, wash basins, sinks and drinking fountains.
• Monitor and trouble-shoot major plumbing breakdowns by diagnosing, repairing, and replacing systems such as clogged sewer lines, main gas line breakdowns, steam equipment and devices and fire sprinkling systems.
• Monitor, maintain and service deionized water systems to include maintenance scheduling with vendors.
• Layout, order material and install in a neat and professional manner.
• Install and maintain sterilizers, stills, washers, glass washers, institutional kitchen equipment, swimming pool facilities, mixing valves, water softeners, grease pits and special equipment. This may include fabricating sheet metal ducting.
• Determine routing of pipe and location of such plumbing fixtures, accessories and equipment as inlets, vent pipes, valves, meters, gauges, hangers, brackets and water, sewer, gas and air connections by following and adhering to trade practice specifications, blueprints, sketches and codes.
• Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, and fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers and levels.
• Measure, cut, thread, and bend pipe to required angle, using hand and power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines, and pipe-bending machines.
• Connect pipes and fittings using all appropriate methods such as solder, braze, glue, crimp, pex tubing, etc.
• Work with glass drain lines.
• Learn new plumbing techniques as required to remain up-to-date with current and new technologies
• Live out and make decisions in line with the Clarkson University values in all daily activities
• Operate and work in a safe manner at all times and ensure the highest level of housekeeping
• Provide mentoring and leadership to interns, apprentices and/or student workers
• Willingness to take courses and/or training to meet trade specific and University standards
• Complete Clarkson Vehicle Safety Checklist before vehicle use. Be responsible for care, cleanliness, and maintenance of assigned vehicle and report all vehicle concerns to appropriate supervisor immediately
• Operate a Clarkson vehicle in accordance with University policy
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein
• Deliver timely, friendly, and effective service to University faculty, staff and students
• Encourage and Promote Teamwork
• Ability to gain general knowledge of the campus
• Participate in reporting of campus damage and/or safety issues

Qualifications

Education: Minimal Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalentPreferred Qualifications:Associates degree in plumbing or plumbing related trade.Journeyman’s card in plumbing or plumbing related trade

Experience: Minimal Qualifications: o Four (4) years of journeyman equivalent experience in plumbingo Documented record of taking courses and or training to stay current/grow skills intradePreferred Qualifications: o Five (5) or more years of experience of journeyman equivalent experience as aplumber.

Essential Skills

• Must have enthusiasm for the job, a customer service approach and be willing to work in ateam environment
• Hold a valid NYS driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to meet the Universityinsurance standards
• Proficient mathematical skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Possess general knowledge of the campus layout and building locations
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverseconstituencies
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills are required
• Must be able to function under stressful conditions and/or high volume with short turnaround

Physical Demands

The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Health & Safety

Health & Safety:All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff is therefore required to adhere to the University’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.

Disclaimer Statement

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of personnel so classified.

EEO Statement

Special Instructions to Applicants: An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson actively seeks and encourages applications from veterans and people with disabilities.

All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records