Plumber Specialist

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland is seeking a skilled plumber to perform master- and journey-level work supporting campus plumbing, gas fitting, and utility systems. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring safe, reliable water, sewer, and gas operations across facilities.

The role requires a Maryland master plumber license, applicable certifications, and at least six years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six years of progressively responsible plumbing experience.
• Master plumber license and Maryland license or reciprocity.
• Must have and maintain required certifications (cross-connect, back flow).

Responsibilities

• Perform master- and journey-level plumbing work on campus systems.
• Lead and mentor lower-level mechanics.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Ensure maintenance of water, sewer, and gas systems per code and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Math basics

Communication

OSHA regulations

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Master plumbing license

State license reciprocity

Tools

Cost estimating software

Welding/Soldering equipment

Job description

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement: Under general supervision, performs plumbing work at the master level. Under general supervision, performs plumbing work at the journey level. Supports the plumbing and gas fitting needs of the campus, to include maintenance of the University's underground utility and building interior distribution plumbing systems such as water, sanitary sewers and storm sewers with pipes ranging in diameter from 1/2\" to 72\", and building interior natural gas systems.

Physical Demands

Incumbent is an Essential employee, subject to a 24 hour, 7 day week span of operation. Must be able to work evenings and weekends when necessary. Must be able to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery; to work from lifts, ladders and scaffolding; to work at heights up to 20 feet; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools, and supplies and/or exert force up to 50 lbs. regularly and 75 lbs. occasionally; to concurrently manipulate multiple controls on equipment and machinery; to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment. Incumbent is required to wear safety footwear, provided by the University. Incumbent may be required to provide small hand tools; if so, the University is not responsible for the repair or replacement of lost or damaged items. This position is ineligible for telework.

Preferences

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Licenses/ Certifications

Possession of a Master plumbing license and a certification as a licensed plumber from the State of Maryland or from another state that qualifies for reciprocity in Maryland; Certified w/cross-connect, back flow certification. Must possess and maintain a Driver's License valid in the State of Maryland with fewer than 6 points.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION: High School Diploma/GED

EXPERIENCE: Six years progressively responsible experience in the plumbing and pipe fitting trade, experience with maintenance of hot water systems/components.

OTHER: Possession of a Master plumbing license and a certification as a licensed plumber from the State of Maryland or from another state that qualifies for reciprocity in Maryland.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Comprehensive knowledge of and skill in the theory, principles, methods and techniques used in the pipe fitting and plumbing trade, including water valves, sewer, storm drain systems, steam and hot and chilled water systems. Thorough knowledge of and skill in basic mathematics including area, volume, weights, and the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions; of OSHA regulations related to the plumbing trade; of plumbing codes, the requirements for domestic water and waste disposal systems. Skill in the use and maintenance of the tools and equipment of the pipe fitting and plumbing trade; in the installation and repair of sanitary plumbing and appliances; in welding, soldering, and threading pipe. Working knowledge of computer based maintenance/cost estimating programs. Knowledge of electronic and direct digital control devices in the operation of specialized laboratory equipment. Ability to provide leadership to lower level mechanics; ability to read, interpret, and work from complex blueprints, drawings, and specifications; to prepare summaries and reports; to communicate effectively and follow directions; to work in, on, over, and under fixed equipment and machinery; to work at heights up to 20 feet; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools, and supplies and/or exert force up to 50 lbs. regularly and 75 lbs. occasionally; to work at depths of 20'; to shore and trench according to OSHA/MOSH regulations; to concurrently manipulate multiple controls on equipment and machinery; to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment. Working knowledge of electric motors, controls, pumps, and wiring.

OTHER

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. A non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license valid in the State of Maryland is required. Candidates selected for employment may be required to be trained to work with asbestos and must be available for emergencies on an as needed basis. Employees assigned to work with CFC refrigerants must maintain valid certification in accordance with federal law.

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