Plumber

UR University of Richmond; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Richmond is seeking a skilled Maintenance Plumber to maintain and repair plumbing systems across campus, ensuring safe water supply and sanitary waste management. The role requires interpreting schematics, adhering to IPC and OSHA standards, and working with limited supervision to support facilities operations.

The position is full-time, on-site, with on-call rotations for emergencies and involvement in renovation projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Technical training certificate in Plumbing Journeyman's Certificate.
• 5 years' progressive experience in plumbing construction and/or maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair varied plumbing systems including domestic water supply, site utility and fire main supply, building and site sanitary, fixtures and specialties, storm drains.
• Install or modify systems for small renovation projects.
• Work safely in crawl spaces, occupied spaces, excavations, and construction areas.
• Carry out project or maintenance work with minimal supervision.
• Assist in special events as required.

Skills

IPC knowledge

Reading schematics

OSHA regulations

Driver's License

Soldering/Welding

Troubleshooting

Clear communication

Education

Plumbing Journeyman's Certificate

Tools

Heavy equipment

Ladders/Lifts

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible to maintain all plumbing systems and their related piping and fixtures and any other duties necessary to supply sanitary and safe water to, and waste from, all the buildings of the University of Richmond.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintain and effect repairs on varied plumbing systems including domestic water supply, site utility and fire main supply, building and site sanitary, fixtures and specialties, storm drains.
• Install or modify systems for small renovation projects.
• Work safely in varied conditions including crawl spaces, occupied spaces, excavations, and construction areas.
• Ability to carry out project or maintenance work with minimal supervision.
• Assist in special events as required to ensure successful outcome.
• All Facilities employees are expected to exercise behavior in accordance with university policies as well as with the Facilities Mission and statement of Core Values.
• All Facilities employees are expected to comply to safety standards and demonstrate safe work habits.
• Subject to being on call for emergency service after normal hours on rotating basis with other tradesmen in shops.

Qualifications

• Knowledge, skills & ability: Working knowledge of the International Plumbing Code.
• Ability to read and understand schematic diagrams.
• Possess basic estimating skills to accurately assess labor and material costs for projects.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations pertaining to work performed.
• Ability to use International Plumbing Code and perform work in accordance with IPC.
• Ability to use tools and equipment correctly and safely.
• Exercise behavior in accordance with University and Facilities guidelines, policies, procedures, mission and shared values.
• Always display professional manners and appearance.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair problems.
• Communicate clearly and professionally to all necessary key interfaces information pertaining to quality completion of work.
• Physically capable of working as an electrician, including work from ladders and high platforms or lifts.
• Ability to use specialty and heavy equipment.
• Soldering and/or welding ability.
• Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to produce a driving record with a minimum of 3 years of driving history in good standing.

Education & Experience

Technical training certificate in Plumbing Journeyman's Certificate 5 years' progressive experience in plumbing construction and/or maintenance.

Work Hours

Full-time; Non-exempt Monday-Friday 7:30AM-4:00PM, however, flexibility is required.

Pay Structure

Grade 5 Hourly ($21.09 to $27.95 per hour)

Located just minutes from downtown Richmond, Virginia, the University of Richmond blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. The mission of the University of Richmond is to educate in an academically challenging, intellectually vibrant, and collaborative community dedicated to the holistic development of students and the production of scholarly and creative work. A Richmond education prepares students for lives of purpose, thoughtful inquiry, and responsible leadership in a diverse world. Our strategic priorities are academic excellence, belonging and community, access and affordability, well-being, and experiential learning and community engagement. These priorities, coupled with strong benefits, makes the University of Richmond an employer of choice in the Richmond area. UR is a private, highly selective, liberal arts university with a welcoming spirit that prizes diversity of experience and thought. With more than 60 undergraduate majors and an average undergraduate class size of 15 students, the University provides a collaborative learning and research environment unlike any other in higher education, offering students an extraordinary combination of the liberal arts with law, business, leadership studies, and continuing education. The University of Richmond ranks number 30 among the nation’s best liberal arts colleges by US News and World Report, one of many accolades that showcases Richmond as a premiere place to grow professionally and personally.