Plumber Utility Mechanic II - 530877

The University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, AL is seeking a Plumber Utility Mechanic II to perform skilled journeyman work across heating, plumbing, mechanical piping, and related building systems. You will fabricate, install, maintain, and repair boilers, piping, water treatment, sewer, and HVAC distributions while providing leadership and traveling between campus sites.

The position offers a Monday–Friday 7:30am–4:00pm schedule and may require occasional shift, weekend hours, and extended shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Four years of plumbing, pipefitting, structural steel, boilermaker, millwright, boiler tender, steamfitter, or sprinkler fitter experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled journeyman-level work in heating, plumbing, mechanical piping and related trades.
• Fabricate, install, maintain and repair heating, plumbing and HVAC systems and associated equipment.
• Provide on-site leadership to other trades personnel and drive between campus sites.

Skills

Blueprints reading

Teamwork

Verbal and written communication

Job description

Pay Grade/Pay Range:Minimum: $25.96 - Midpoint: $32.45 (Hourly N8)

Department/Organization:504104 - Plumbing Maintenance

Normal Work Schedule:Monday - Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm; May require shift work, weekend work, and extended hours

Job Summary:The Plumber Utility Mechanic II performs skilled work at the journeyman level in the heating, plumbing, mechanical piping and structural steel trades. Fabricates, installs, maintains, and repairs heating, plumbing, mechanical piping systems, structural steel, package boiler equipment and water treatment, kitchen equipment, auxiliary equipment, steam, water, gas systems and other building mechanical equipment; auxiliary equipment, steam, water, sewers both sanitary and storm, irrigation systems gas and air systems and other building mechanical equipment; above and underground steam, domestic water, HVAC (chilled and hot water), sanitary and storm distribution systems; firing, tending and maintaining pressure boilers to supply heat for buildings and domestic hot water. Makes limited estimates from on-site inspections. Provides work leadership to other trades personnel. Drives from site to site.

Required Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma or GED and four (4) years of plumbing, pipefitting, structural steel (iron worker), boilermaker, millwright, boiler tender, steamfitter, or sprinkler fitter experience. Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen.

Skills and Knowledge:Must be able to lift, handle and maneuver the tools, materials and supplies of the job. Must have the ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot blueprints, drawings, manuals, maps, schematics, and plans. Ability to do material takeoffs. Must have good people skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Good written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:State of Alabama Journeyman Plumbers License or Alabama Master Plumbers License. Welding experience.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity:The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’sKnow Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegalposter.

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