Plumber

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Canyon University is seeking a skilled plumber to assemble, install and repair piping systems across campus facilities. You will study plans, determine installation sequences, and ensure adherence to codes while maintaining ongoing maintenance schedules.

The role requires knowledge of building codes, 5+ years’ experience in commercial plumbing, valid driver's license, and a readiness to respond to emergencies and on-call rotations. Must have own tools and transportation to GCU sites.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of water distribution and wastewater disposal for commercial buildings.
• Familiarity with relevant building codes, legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures for installation and maintenance.
• Experience using tools, power tools and equipment related to plumbing systems.
• Must be physically able to move around campus and perform daily maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assembles, installs and repairs pipes, fittings and fixtures according to codes.
• Inspects structures to avoid obstructions and ensure integrity before installation.
• Reads plans and determines required work aids and installation sequence.
• Locates pipe positions and cuts openings for pipes in walls and floors.
• Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures and water heaters.
• Complies with safety and environmental requirements.

Skills

Water distribution

Wastewater disposal

Tools handling

Safety procedures

Professional communication

Emergency responsiveness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Professional certification/License

Technical trade schooling

Tools

Power tools

Job description

What you will do

• Assembles, installs, and repairs pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes.
• Studies building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installations.
• Inspects structure to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of structure resulting from installation of pipe.
• Locates and marks position of pipe and pipe connections and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors.
• Cuts openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
• Cuts and threads pipe.
• Assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings, and pipes composed of metals, such as iron, steel, brass and lead, and nonmetals, such as glass, vitrified clay, and plastic.
• Joins pipes by use of screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and caulks joints.
• Fills pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gauges to determine whether system is leaking.
• Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, and water softeners.
• Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending burst pipes, and opening clogged drains.
• Welds holding fixtures to steel structural members.
• Assists in planning of preventative maintenance schedule for all plumbing systems and schedules work schedule to accommodate maintenance activities.
• Ensures all work complies with building and safety codes and environmental protection requirements.
• Ensures all work meets requirements as specified by the manufacturer of systems.
• Part of a rotating list of on-call personnel.

What you need

• Must have sufficient knowledge of water distribution and wastewater disposal for commercial buildings.
• Must have sufficient knowledge of relevant building codes, legislation, regulations, policies and procedures installation and maintenance.
• Must demonstrate a strong knowledge in the correct usage of tools, power tools, and equipment as related to plumbing systems.
• Must have the physical skills and endurance to move about campus and the buildings in order to fulfill daily maintenance tasks and activities.
• Self- motivated and shows initiative to start and complete tasks.
• Must be familiar with, and follow, safety requirements and precautions.
• Detail oriented with good troubleshooting skills.
• Must be able to present professional demeanor in all interactions.
• Good communications skills with a good command of the English language.
• Fluency in Spanish is helpful but not required.
• Willing to respond to emergency requests outside of normal work hours.
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, or extended hours as needed.
• Must have own transportation to be able to go to all GCU owned and/or leased buildings (Tempe, Scottsdale, etc.).
• Must have own tools.
• Must be willing to operate work ticketing system and update to be able to inform status of work.
• Must be willing to participate in rotating on call schedules.
• Ability to pass background investigations.

Education and/or Experience

• Required Qualifications: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working as a plumber for commercial firm.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification/License.
• Technical Trade schooling.

Physical Demands

The following physical demands are estimated by the amount of time spent.

• Constantly: 60%+ or 5-8 hrs/shift
• Occasionally: 10%-25% or 1-2 hrs/shift
• Frequently: 25%-60% or 4-5 hrs/shift
• Rarely: less than 10% or less than 2 hrs/shift

Work is characterized as non-sedentary 60% of the time requiring incumbents to be on their feet. Work constantly requires standing and movement. Work frequently requires kneeling, bending, stooping, reaching outward and upward, balancing, crouching, crawling, standing on ladders; frequently in awkward positions or close spaces to be able to reach pipes and/or fittings. Work occasionally requires pushing and pulling tools, equipment, machinery. Work occasionally requires lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds. Frequently requires feeling, grasping, holding and handling various tools, including screwdrivers, power tools, and tool sizes; which requires manual dexterity. Work also requires occasionally move about the campus. Work constantly requires the ability to view and discern colors, shapes and materials such as electrical wiring. Work frequently requires the ability to read detailed instructions and/or requisitions. Work constantly requires the ability to read, follow and observe safety precautions. Constantly requires mental acuity to focus attention on specific task and activity; to review, assess, diagnose or troubleshoot repair issues; attention to detail for repair work. Occasionally may be exposed to smells associated with sewer and water, exposure to sounds associated with power tools and exposure to dust and other debris.

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The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

At GCU, working professionals may find their purpose in ways marked by compassion, service, integrity and concern for the common good.

Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check.