Plumber

Cornell University; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 47,415 - 67,531; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational benefits

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Health care options

Generous paid leave

Job summary

A prestigious university in New York is seeking a skilled Plumber for their Facilities and Campus Services. The role includes maintaining and installing piping systems, requiring a high school diploma and at least 5 years of plumbing experience. Candidates must join the local Plumbers Union and hold a valid US driver's license. Benefits include health care options and generous paid leave provisions. This is a union position, starting at $41.72 per hour with opportunities for overtime.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in plumbing or a related field.
• Must belong to the local Plumbers Union or able to join within 30 days.
• Valid US driver's license for traveling to job sites.
• Ability to work in confined, isolated areas.
• Must be available for overtime, possibly including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and install building piping systems.
• Inspect and work in crawl spaces, attics, and mechanical rooms.
• Deliver heavy materials to job sites.

Skills

Plumbing knowledge

Customer relations

Communication skills

Teamwork

Agility and movement in confined spaces

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

The Division of Facilities and Campus Services is looking for a skilled Plumber to maintain and install building piping systems.

This is an Endowed, union position within the Building Trades Council (BTC). The starting pay rate is $41.72 per hour.

Responsibilities

Perform installation and maintenance on all building and/or utilities distribution piping systems associated with the plumber, pipefitter and sprinkler fitter trade. Must have strong knowledge of the plumbing, pipefitting and pipe welding industry, and be able to read and understand shop & field drawings/documents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with at least 5 years of experience in plumbing or a related field.
• Must belong to the local Plumbers Union or be able to join within 30 days after starting employment at Cornell.
• Valid US driver's license; may be required to operate a motor vehicle (own or Cornell-owned) to travel to/from job sites.
• Good customer relations, interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Required to inspect and work in crawl spaces, attics, laboratories, ventilation equipment, mechanical rooms, mechanical shafts, sub-basements, and confined, isolated areas.
• Access to these may be by ladder or scaffold tower on platforms up to 100' high. Risk exposure to asbestos, toxic vapors, heat, cold, height and accumulated dirt. Use of employer-provided safety equipment, including a respirator, is required.
• Must be available to work overtime as duties require, including weekends.
• Possibility of shift work.
• Delivers heavy material to job sites.
• Must have ability to ascend and descend heights, have agility and freedom of movement, ability to climb stairs, ladders and scaffolds, and ability to move easily in confined spaces.
• Experience incorporating perspectives of multiple communities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Apprentice certification desirable.

Benefits

Cornell provides educational benefits, wellness programs, employee discounts, health care options, generous paid leave provisions: 3 weeks of vacation leave, health and personal leave, 13 holidays (including end of year winter break through New Year's Day), 2 floating holidays, and superior retirement contributions.

Visa Sponsorship and Relocation

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Relocation assistance will not be provided.

EEO Statement

Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world‑class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of "... any person ... any study." No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual's genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.