Plumber IV

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida in Gainesville seeks a Plumber IV to maintain and repair campus piping systems, fixtures, and labs. You will supervise three or more technicians, coordinate materials, and oversee outages.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, NCCER credentials, and the ability to read mechanical drawings. This essential role offers 40 hours weekly and on-call duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus four years of plumbing apprenticeship or four years of plumbing related experience.
• NCCER certification in trade or NCCER Knowledge Verification and Plumbing Performance Verification within 4 months.
• Pass trade-specific Critical Task Assessment within 4 months.
• Complete NCCER Core within 6 months.
• Backflow preventer certification for repair within 6 months.
• Backflow preventer certification for testing within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Maintains supply and discharge piping systems and replaces diaphragms.
• Lead and mentor three or more technicians.
• Coordinate materials and supplies for larger projects.
• Coordinate paperwork and processes for scheduled outages.
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on plumbing fixtures and lines.
• Install and maintain plumbing systems for laboratories and classrooms including safety showers and deionized water systems.
• Provide support to other trades and contractors.

Skills

Reading mechanical prints

Pipe fitting tools

Solder copper fittings

Propress fitting tools

Education

Plumbing apprenticeship

Tools

Pipe cutter

Reamer

Threading machines

Propress tools

Job description

Classification Minimum Requirements

High school diploma (or equivalent) and completion of four (4) years (or equivalent) of a Plumbing apprenticeship program, or four (4) years of appropriate experience in Plumbing related work: appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for required experience.

Classification Title

Plumber IV

Job Description

• Maintains supply and discharge piping systems by opening clogged building and systems piping and replaces diaphragms
• Team Lead for three or more employees. Mentor and train lower level technicians.
• Coordinates materials and supplies for larger projects
• Coordinates paperwork and process for scheduled work outages
• Performs repairs and preventive maintenance on faucets, sinks, traps, commodes, urinals, and flush valves
• Performs repairs and preventive maintenance on gas, vacuum, air, chilled, steam, and hot water lines
• Detects the location of gas leaks and repairs accordingly
• Installs and maintains sump pumps
• Repairs and changes out air compressors, booster pumps, and vacuum pumps
• Repairs and replaces plumbing fixtures including backflow preventers Installs, maintains, repairs, and replaces sanitary and storm sewer lines, including rod sewer lines
• Cleans and maintains shop and personal plumbing equipment and personal protective equipment
• Provides support to other trades and contractors
• Installs and repairs plumbing for laboratories and classrooms including safety showers, drinking fountains, deionized water, water heaters, point of use water filters, domestic, and reverse osmosis systems, pools, and waterfall fountains.
• Performs fume hood valve and vacuum breaker repair
• Currently NCCER Certified in trade or pass NCCER Knowledge Verification and NCCER Performance Verification within 6 months.
• Pass trade specific Critical Task Assessment within 6 months
• Complete NCCER Core within 6 months
• State of Florida Class E operator license Required

Normal Work Schedule

• Schedule may vary depending on location
• 40 hours per week
• Emergencies as needed; swing shift and on-call as required
• Position considered as Essential Personnel as defined by UF Policy

Expected Salary

$23.00 to $25.70 Hourly

Required Qualifications

High school diploma (or equivalent) and completion of four (4) years (or equivalent) of a Plumbing apprenticeship program, or four (4) years of appropriate experience in Plumbing related work: appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for required experience

• Currently NCCER Certified in trade or pass NCCER Knowledge Verification and NCCER Plumbing Performance Verification within 4 months.
• Pass trade specific Critical Task Assessment within 4 months
• Complete NCCER Core within 6 months
• Backflow preventer certification for repair within 6 months
• Backflow preventer certification for testing within 6 months

Knowledge

Vast knowledge of reading mechanical prints and drawings

Excellent working knowledge of plumbing distribution and mechanical codes

Skills

Skill in using pipe cutter, reamer, threading machines, and other specialized tools and equipment

Abilities

• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to solder copper fittings through 4 inches in size without leaks
• Ability to operate propress fitting tools (copper compression and cast iron snap cutters)
• Ability to locate and repair gas leaks
• Ability to repair piping
• Ability to replace diaphragms
• Ability to maintain chemical readings for pools and fountains
• Ability to maintain deionized (DI) and reverse osmosis (RO) systems for HSC

Health Assessment Required

Yes