Plumber

Roanoke College; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia is seeking a skilled plumber to oversee and perform maintenance, installation, and repair for various utility systems on campus. The ideal candidate must possess a journeyman license and have at least five years of commercial plumbing experience, while backflow certification is preferred. Responsibilities include supporting other trades, managing work estimates, and ensuring safety in plumbing systems. This position emphasizes teamwork and technical skills in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Journeyman license required.
• Five or more years of commercial plumbing experience.
• Backflow certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on campus utility systems including plumbing and steam fitting.
• Execute maintenance programs per established directives.
• Assist in preparing work estimates and procurement of materials.
• Report unsafe conditions in plumbing systems and recommend repairs.
• Support other trades as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Job description

The Position

To perform or supervise all activities in relation to plumbing and steam fitting installation, distribution, maintenance and repair on campus.

Responsibilities

• Provides for the maintenance, repair and adequacy of service and operations of campus ad building utility systems for: steam and condensate, refrigeration, air conditioning, air-handling, domestic water, gas, storm drainage and sewage (forced and gravity)
• Accomplishes assigned and scheduled maintenance programs in accordance with established directives and procedures. Maintain, service, and repair hydraulic, air, gas, distilled water and steam lines and HVAC lines.
• Renders services involved as a result of repair, alteration, modification, rehabilitation and minor new construction accomplished on campus buildings, fixtures and structures.
• Assists the Manager of Physical Plant in the preparation of work estimates involving plumbing and steam fitting; shop for purchase materials necessary for his branch; provide the Manager of Physical Plant with requirements for materials and equipment not locally available; maintain and submit to his supervisor records of materials and time used on work orders.
• Supports other trades as required.
• Reports any unsafe conditions pertaining to building plumbing, steam, condensate or other plumbing systems and makes recommendations for proper repair.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Journeyman license
• Five or more year’s commercial plumbing experience
• Backflow certification preferred
• Ability to work in a team