Master Trades Specialist (Plumber)

Miami University (Ohio); Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 30,004 - 42,733; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit eligible

Smoke-and tobacco-free environment

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Master Trades Specialist (Plumber) to perform complex repairs and installations on university facilities. The ideal candidate will have specialized plumbing training, relevant experience, and the ability to read blueprints. Responsibilities include estimating material needs, maintaining tools, and serving as a resource for other staff. This role requires a valid driver's license and offers a pay rate of $26.40 per hour with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Requires nine months training beyond high school in a skilled trade.
• Three years of experience in that trade or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• For AQT positions, EPA Universal Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews job orders and blueprints; inspects site and consults with client.
• Estimates materials and equipment needed for projects.
• Performs complex repairs or installations using plumbing expertise.
• Serves as informational resource to other staff.
• Maintains and cleans tools and equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of skilled trade procedures

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to read blueprints

Education

Nine months training in a skilled trade

Driver's license

Job description

Job Title

Master Trades Specialist (Plumber)

Department

Maintenance Group 3

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Hourly

Hourly Rate

26.4

Work Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Post-Offer, Pre-Employment Physical Required?

No

Job Description Summary

Performs complex repair or construction of university facilities or property which require specialized training in a skilled trade (plumbing).

Essential Duties

• Reviews job orders and blueprints or drawings; inspects site and consults with client; determines best method to complete project.
• Estimates amount of materials and equipment needed to complete project; prepares cost estimates; arranges for materials to be at job site.
• Performs complex repair or installation on University facilities and property using expertise acquired through specialized training in a skilled trade (plumbing).
• Serve as informational resource to other staff.
• Maintains and cleans tools and equipment; maintains work area in a clean and orderly manner.
• May serve as liaison to outside contractors and other departments; may prepare some paperwork; may maintain some files.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires nine months training beyond high school in a skilled trade and three years of experience in that trade, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Driver's license required. For AQT positions EPA Universal Certification required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the procedures and equipment of a particular skilled trade
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and/or mechanical diagrams

Additional Information

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

This organization participates in E-Verify

Part of recruitment compliance.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADA Faculty Staff or 513-529-3560.