Plumber

bucknell; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, vision, &d

Dental insurance

10% retirement plan employer contrib.

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition remission for staff

Job summary

Bucknell University is accepting applications for a Utilities Technician I or II - Plumber. The successful candidate will install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems in campus buildings.

The Utilities Technician will be expected to adhere to federal standards, employee safe practices, and to follow university safety policies and procedures. The position is full-time, on-campus with a Monday–Friday, 11:00am–7:30pm schedule.

Qualifications

• 2 year associates or technical degree, or a high school diploma plus 2 years of experience
• 2 year associates or technical degree plus 2 years of experience for Plumber II or high school diploma plus 4 years
• Vocational or technical training

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and repairs campus underground sewage and storm water drainage systems and underground domestic water and fire prevention systems.
• Installs, maintains, repairs, and retrofits plumbing systems and fixtures including water closets, sinks, tubs, faucets, meters, pumps, filters, water heaters, mixing valves, and emergency showers.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains fire sprinkler/prevention systems to NFPA standards, including sprinklers, fire pumps, and dry system components.
• Maintains water treatment equipment, piping, and controls for closed loop hydronic systems, cooling towers, and boiler makeup; performs backflow preventer testing.
• Maintains campus steam and hydronic systems, piping, pumps, steam traps, humidifiers, and heat exchangers.
• Troubleshoots and repairs ventilation and air conditioning systems, including fans and motors.
• Supports projects, executes outages, and participates in project walkthroughs.

Education

2 year associates or technical degree, or a high school diploma plus 2 years of experience

Job description

Position Title: Plumber

Position Type: Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Categories: Staff Non-exempt

Job Summary:

Bucknell University is currently accepting application for a Utilities Technician I or II - Plumber. The successful candidate in this position will install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems in campus buildings. The Utilities Technician will be expected to adhere to federal standards, employee safe practices, and to follow university safety policies and procedures.

Job Duties:

Reporting Relationship: Reports to the Plumbing Supervisor

Work Setting/Schedule: On-campus

Monday - Friday, 11:00am - 7:30pm

What You Will Do:

• Installs, maintains, and repairs campus underground sewage and storm water drainage systems and underground domestic water and fire prevention systems.
• Installs, maintains, repairs, and retrofits plumbing systems and associated fixtures and components including water closets, sinks, tubs, faucets, meters, pumps, filters, water heaters, mixing valves, and emergency showers.
• Installs, maintains, repairs, and modifies fire sprinkler/prevention systems to meet building needs as per The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), including sprinklers, fire pumps, and dry system compressors/valves.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains water treatment equipment, piping, and controls to maintain water chemistry in building closed loop hydronic systems, cooling towers, and boiler make-up systems. Performs backflow preventer testing and repair to meet regulatory requirements.
• Performs maintenance on campus steam and hydronic systems and associated equipment including maintaining underground and building steam, condensate, chilled water and hot water piping systems, pumps, pump motors, steam traps, humidifiers, and heat exchangers.
• Troubleshoots, maintains, inspects, modifies, and repairs ventilation systems, air conditioning systems, and equipment including fans and fan motors.
• Provides support for projects including executing system outages as required and attending project walks-throughs.
• Non-Essential Responsibilities: The job description's listed responsibilities and tasks are not exhaustive, additional non-essential tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

What You Will Bring:

• Required - Plumber I
• 2 year associates or technical degree, or a high school diploma plus 2 years of experience
• Preferred, But Not Required - Plumber I
• Vocational or technical training
• A minimum of 4 years of related plumbing experience
• Required - Plumber II
• 2 year associates or technical degree plus 2 years of experience, or a high school diploma plus 4 years of experience
• Preferred, But Not Required - Plumber II
• Vocational or technical training
• A minimum of 6 years of related plumbing experience

Physical Requirements

Ability to move around the work site, including frequently required to work in crawl spaces, shafts, manholes, sewage and water line pipes, and other areas that could be claustrophobic.

Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Requires handling of objects up to 50 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Includes potential exposure to hazardous conditions, such as proximity to machinery/tools, climbing, crawling, crouching, and exposure to chemicals.

Pay Rate

Plumber I : $21.17 - $26.46

Plumber II : $22.70 - $28.38

*This second-shift position is eligible for shift differential pay.

Job Exempt

No

No Salary Range

21.17-28.38

Compensation Philosophy

The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate's credentials compared to the qualifications of the position, internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy.

Work Authorization

This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship, all candidates must be authorized to work in the US without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Benefits:

• Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):
• Flexible scheduling options determined by role;
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
• Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
• A myriad of other b