Maintenance Planning Specialist (Plumbing)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami University is seeking a Maintenance Planning Specialist (Plumbing) to plan, organize, and control a defined portion of a planned maintenance operation for a university campus. You will oversee long-term and daily planning, scheduling of plumbing shop activities, and maintain an accurate inventory of related equipment and systems.

Hours are Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–3:30 pm. Essential duties include directing a section of the planned maintenance program, managing data in CMMS, developing PM

Qualifications

• Nine months training beyond high school in a relevant trade.
• Three years of experience in a relevant trade, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direction, focus, guidance, support, prioritization and oversight for a section of a planned maintenance program.
• Ensures equipment and systems data are entered and maintained in CMMS; develops detailed maintenance procedures; prepares daily work schedules; reviews maintenance plan program effectiveness; reviews and compiles predictive analyses results obtained by maintenance staff.
• Develops a preventative maintenance (PM) program; maintains equipment history.
• Verification of parts and/or materials needed for completion of scheduled work; assembles the planned job package which contains detailed work order(s), job plan detail by task, labor deployment plan by craft and skill, bill of material, acquisition plan – parts procurement; required permits, clearances, etc.; and print sketches, photos, special procedures, specifications, sizes, tolerances, and other technical references.

Skills

Plumbing knowledge

Facilities management

Communication skills

Reading drawings

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Job Title

Maintenance Planning Specialist (Plumbing)

Department

Building Maintenance

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Hourly

Hourly Rate

23.5

Work Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Post-Offer, Pre-Employment Physical Required?

Yes

Job Description Summary

Plans, organizes and controls a defined portion of a plannedmaintenance operation for a university campus. Responsible for theoverall long-term and daily planning, and scheduling of maintenanceactivities in the Plumbing Shop. Establish and maintain an accurateinventory of related, existing building equipment and systems.Hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30pm

Job Description

Essential Duties:

• Provides direction, focus, guidance, support, prioritizationand oversight for a section of a planned maintenance program.
• Ensures equipment and systems data are entered and maintainedin CMMS; develops detailed maintenance procedures; prepares dailywork schedules; reviews maintenance plan program effectiveness;reviews and compiles predictive analyses results obtained bymaintenance staff.
• Develops a preventative maintenance (PM) program; maintainsequipment history.
• Verification of parts and/or materials needed for completion ofscheduled work; assembles the planned job package which containsdetailed work order(s), job plan detail by task, labor deploymentplan by craft and skill, bill of material, acquisition plan – partsprocurement; required permits, clearances, etc.; and printssketches, photos, special procedures, specifications, sizes,tolerances, and other technical references.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires nine months training beyond high school in a relevanttrade AND
• Three years of experience in a relevant trade, or an equivalentcombination of education and experience.
• Driver’s license required.

Required Knowledge‚ Skills‚ and Abilities:

• Knowledge of relevant facility systems, such as plumbing, HVAC,electrical systems, building automation systems, roof systems andbuilding structures or other operational areas
• Knowledge of safety regulations and safe work practices
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand drawings,specifications, sequences of operation, control drawings, and othertechnical data
• Ability to successfully handle multiple tasks at once, and beable to determine appropriate priorities; must be able to makeindependent interpretations and make appropriate decisions
• Ability to maintain detailed and complete records ofmaintenance and repair activities
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and inwriting, to a wide range of persons
• Skill in interpersonal communication to effectively interactwith University personnel and public (e.g., to answer routinequestions, to explain policies and procedures, and resolveproblems)
• Skill in business application software, to include wordprocessor, spreadsheet, and database programs; must be experiencedin the use of a computerized maintenance-management softwareprogram

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Working Conditions

Physical effort usually requires considerable walking, standing,and lifting materials weighing 25 to 50 pounds. Periodicassignments given which entail dealing with modestly unpleasantsituations. Some possibility of personal risk due toaccidents.

Special Instructions (if applicable)

None

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke-and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work

For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is nota right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revokedby Miami University at any time for any reason, including theconvenience of the University.

Reasonable Accommodations

Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related toemployment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513-529-3560.Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directedhere.

Miami University Values Statement

MiamiUniversity is a scholarly community whose members believe thata liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as wellas of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, therights and property of others, and the right of others to hold andexpress disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, andthe importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquirythat is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with theexercise of judgment and the acceptance of personalresponsibility.

For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values,please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer,encourages applications from protected veterans and individualswith disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment,discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years orolder), color, disability, gender identity or expression, geneticinformation, military status, national origin (ancestry),pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or fosterparent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in itsapplication and admission processes, educational programs andactivities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requestsfor reasonable accommodations for disabilities related toemployment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513-529-3560.

Clery Act

As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy andsafe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you toread Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Reportat: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics,and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed toprevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs andalcohol on campus and at university events and activities. Thisreport also contains information on programs and policies designedto prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, datingviolence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of thiswebsite is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students.Written notification is also provided to prospective students andemployees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire SafetyReport may be obtained from the Miami University Police Departmentat 513-529-2223.

Labor Law Posters for Applicants

Please visit our Labor Law Posters webpage to access allrelevant and applicable labor law information.