Physical Plant - Plumber

Hope College; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope College seeks a licensed Michigan Plumber to join the facilities maintenance team. The role involves evaluating plumbing designs, supervising technicians and contractors, performing repairs and preventative maintenance across multiple fixtures and systems, and ensuring compliance with codes and safety procedures.

Responsibilities include reading construction drawings, estimating material needs, and responding to after-hours emergencies.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Michigan Journeyman or Master Plumber license.
• High school diploma with 3–5 years of plumbing trade experience preferred in a maintenance environment.
• Ideal candidate will have a plumbing backflow prevention testing certificate or be willing to obtain certification.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license required.
• Ability to plan and organize work based on work orders and preventative maintenance requirements.
• Must have a demeanor able to handle stressful deadlines and communicate diplomatically.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and critique plumbing design documents for new and existing buildings and systems.
• Oversee and manage other college technicians and outside contractors on projects.
• Perform maintenance service, repair, troubleshooting, alterations on fixtures and systems.
• Determine and implement necessary preventative maintenance.
• Estimate material requirements and pricing and advise supervisor on equipment replacement.
• Ensure all work complies with current building codes and safety procedures.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and operating instructions.
• Collaborate with others and work with minimal supervision.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.

Skills

Plumbing license

Computer skills

Planning & organizing

Stressor management

Education

High school diploma

3-5 years maintenance plumbing experience

Job description

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ability to evaluate and critique plumbing design documents for new and existing buildings and systems.
• Ability to oversee and manage other college technicians and outside contractors on projects.
• Mechanical aptitude, knowledge of working with hand and power tools.
• Perform maintenance service, repair, troubleshooting, alterations and other associated work on multiple types of fixtures and systems.
• Ability to determine and implement necessary preventative maintenance.
• Estimate material requirements and pricing to accomplish the above duties as well as submit recommendations to supervisor concerning maintenance and replacement of equipment.
• Conduct all work in accordance with current building codes and safety procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawing specifications and operating instructions.
• Ability to work with others and carry out tasks without direct supervision.
• Ability to adjust to changes in assigned tasks.
• Willingness to respond to emergency after-hours needs.
• Keep Journeyman or Master plumbing license current including attending required training in areas of responsibility.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Michigan Journeyman or Master Plumber License. High school graduate with at least 3-5 years of experience in the trade preferably in a maintenance environment. Ideal candidate will have a plumbing backflow prevention testing certificate or be willing to obtain certification.
• Must have a valid Michigan driver’s license. Must pass a physical examination and possess no physical limitations which would inhibit work performance.
• Computer skills adequate to respond to work orders, work with suppliers and communicate with others on campus.
• Ability to plan and organize work based on work orders and preventative maintenance requirements.
• Must have a personality capable of handling stressful deadline situations and dealing diplomatically with people.

Physical Demands

This position requires remaining in a sitting or position for frequent periods of time; sometimes includes crouching, bending, and having to work in confined spaces or on ladders. This position often works in non-climate controlled spaces. Occasionally involves moving and lifting items over 25 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.

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