Plumbing/Maintenance Technician

Ringling College of Art and Design, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ringling College of Art and Design seeks a Plumbing/Maintenance Technician to install, repair and maintain plumbing systems across campus facilities. You’ll read blueprints, service water and waste systems, and coordinate with other trades to meet codes and safety standards.

Role requires up to date Florida driver’s license, two years of plumbing experience or equivalent training, and the ability to perform building maintenance tasks in varied conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of verifiable plumbing experience or equivalent education.
• Able to read blueprints and project specifications for plumbing layouts.
• Must possess or obtain a valid Florida driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs and maintains plumbing systems and fixtures in campus buildings.
• Reads blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layouts and systems.
• Plans, installs and services plumbing equipment, valves and fittings.
• Ensures compliance with building codes and safety standards; maintains records.
• Performs general maintenance tasks across painting, carpentry, electrical and HVAC as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Building codes

General maintenance

Florida driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two years of verifiable plumbing experience

Graduate from accredited plumbing trade school

Florida State Plumbing License

Florida State Backflow Prevention Tester Certification

Tools

Drain cleaning equipment

Job description

Job Description Summary

Under general supervision, the Plumbing/Maintenance Technician is responsible for installing, repairing and maintaining pipes, fixtures and other plumbing used for water distribution and a waste water disposal in residential, commercial and industrial buildings. This position will also perform preventative and repair maintenance relative to general painting, carpentry, electrical, and HVAC systems of the College, as well as other general maintenance duties as assigned.

Job Description DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Installs, repairs and maintains plumbing systems and fixtures in campus buildings.
• These piping systems may be used to transport water, waste, gases or hot liquids.
• Reads blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the layout of plumbing systems, water supply networks and waste and drainage systems.
• Plans, installs and services plumbing systems, fixtures, piping equipment and controls.
• This may include installing supports and hangers for pipe, fixtures and equipment; assembly and installation of valves and fittings; installation, repair and maintenance of water treatment equipment, piping and controls; installation, repair and maintenance of underground sanitary and water piping systems; installation, repair and maintenance of sinks, tubs and toilets; installation, repair and maintenance of water heaters and conditioners; installation, repair and maintenance of plumbing fixtures, appliances and trim; and testing pipe systems and fixtures for leaks.
• Working in cooperation with other trades and laborers, ensures that all specifications, legislation and policies are met, and ensures efficient completion of any project.
• Provides adequate services to ensure that all water supply networks and waste and drainage systems are installed, repaired and maintained to meet all standards of building codes and safety.
• Ensures compliance with all building codes and installation requirements; and maintains relevant recordkeeping.
• Performs scheduled maintenance service on plumbing systems and fixtures.
• In support of other maintenance personnel, performs general building maintenance tasks as assigned including, but not limited to, general painting, carpentry, electrical, and HVAC preventative maintenance programs.
• Attends classes and seminars as directed to update skills.
• In addition, this position may be required to come into work on weekends, holidays and in emergency situations (i.e., subject to “on-call” responsibilities).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to review building plans and specification to determine the layout for plumbing and related materials.
• Ability to apply all relevant building codes and installation requirements to installations, repairs and maintenance of College facilities as necessary.
• General knowledge and skills in carpentry, painting, electrical, and HVAC trades.
• Ability to work effectively and follow detailed instructions.
• Ability to choose and use all trade appropriate tools, including drain cleaning equipment.
• Ability to perform general building maintenance tasks.
• Ability to communicate effective orally and in writing.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Florida driver’s license.
• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to work assigned, additional and on-call hours as required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally and up to 50 pounds of force frequently. Work requires considerable physical activity including walking, lifting, reaching, stooping, pulling, grasping, balancing, climbing, kneeling, standing, and crouching. Incumbent is subject to inside and outside activities with a variety of weather changes, noise, vibrations, job hazards, and atmospheric conditions. Visual acuity is required to operate automotive equipment and perform maintenance tasks. Worker is required to hear sufficiently to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Manual dexterity is required to operate equipment in performance of duties.

Education and Experience Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; or, an appropriate combination of education and experience.
• Two years of verifiable experience in plumbing performing light and medium maintenance, installation, repair and equipment operations or the equivalent in education, training , and experience, which would provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to work assigned schedule which may include evening shifts; and flexibility for additional and on-call hours as business necessitates.
• Possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Florida driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited trade school in plumbing.
• Florida State Plumbing License.
• Florid State Backflow Prevention Tester Certification.

Ringling College of Art and Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The College provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to sex, age, gender, color, race, national or ethnic origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Since 1931, Ringling College of Art and Design has cultivated the creative spirit in students from around the globe. The private, not-for-profit, fully accredited college offers the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in eleven disciplines and the Bachelor of Arts in two. The College’s rigorous curriculum employs the studio model of teaching and immediately engages students through a comprehensive program that is both specific to the major of study and focused on the liberal arts. The Ringling College teaching model ultimately shapes students into highly employable and globally aware artists and designers. For more information visit www.ringling.edu and follow the College on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.