Trades Specialist (Plumber)

Miami University; Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami University in Oxford, Ohio seeks a Trades Specialist (Plumber) to perform moderately complex plumbing repairs and installations on university facilities. Typical hours are Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–3:30 pm, with a 40-hour work week.

The role requires specialized training in a skilled trade and a valid driver's license. This on-site position requires nine months of post-high-school training and two years' experience in plumbing, plus the ability to read blueprints and work with clients.

Qualifications

• Nine months training beyond high school in a skilled trade.
• Two years of experience in plumbing or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Requires a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex repair or installation on University facilities and property (plumbing).
• Reviews job orders and blueprints; inspects site and consults with client; determines best method to complete project.
• Estimates materials and equipment; arranges for materials at job site.
• Assists outside contractors and crafts-people as needed.
• Maintains and cleans tools/equipment; keeps work area orderly.
• May prepare paperwork and maintain files.

Skills

Plumbing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Plumbing trade training

Job description

Trades Specialist (Plumber)

Job Details

• Job Title: Trades Specialist (Plumber)
• Department: Maintenance Group 3
• Worker Type: Regular
• Pay Type: Hourly
• Hourly Rate: 22.7
• Work Shift: First Shift (United States of America)
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Benefit Eligible: Yes
• Post-Offer, Pre-Employment Physical Required?: No

Job Description Summary

Performs moderately complex repair or construction of university facilities or property which require specialized training in a skilled trade (plumbing). Hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm.

Essential Duties

• Performs complex repair or installation on University facilities and property using expertise acquired through specialized training in a skilled trade (plumbing)
• Reviews job orders and blueprints or drawings; inspects site and consults with client; determines best method to complete project
• Estimates amount of materials and equipment needed to complete project; arranges for materials to be at job site
• Assists outside contractors as needed; assists crafts-persons from other trades as needed
• Maintains and cleans tools and equipment; maintains work area in a clean and orderly manner
• May prepare some paperwork; may maintain files

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires nine months training beyond high school in a skilled trade and two years of experience in that trade, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Requires a valid driver's license and the ability to be a qualified driver under the Universities MVR policy.

Special Instructions

None

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

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Remote Work

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