| General Summary: Installs, maintains, modifies, and repairs different types of pipe system and associated components in office and academic buildings, student residential areas, and other university owned structures on campus. Performs primarily maintenance and repair and some construction work. Note: This position is not benefits eligible Essential Job Functions: - Lays out, installs, maintains, and repairs steam, air, water, gas and chilled water lines; plumbing in lavatories, plant, ground, and floor drains and sewer lines; hydraulic systems and pumps. Uses many different types of materials, i.e., copper, steel, or plastic pipes depending on the project.
- Locates, cuts, and drill wall, floors, ceiling and roof openings. Makes cut-ins on mains and lines. Establishes off-sets.
- Measures, cuts, bends, threads, and hangs pipe. Makes threaded, flanged, welded, leaded or similar joints.
- Makes brackets, hangers, and holding devices to hold pipe in place.
- Connects lengths of pipe with fittings with the method depending on the type of pipe used, i.e., with adhesives, soldering fitting in place with a torch, flame cut and burn materials. Using pressure gauges, checks the system to ensure the plumbing works properly.
- Dismantles, insulates, and replaces components.
- May install glass, non-metallic or corrosive resistant piping and fixtures.
- Observes all safety precautions in performing work duties to avoid harming self and others, and damaging property.
- Maintains equipment and work area in clean and orderly condition. May be required to be available for 24 hour calls.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience/Skills & Abilities Required: - High school degree or equivalent Three years of relevant experience.
- Thorough knowledge of plumbing and pipefitting at an apprentice level to include the following: ability to read blueprints, knowledge of mathematics, safety and local plumbing codes and regulations, different grades and types of pipes, different piping systems, plumbing fixtures, and tools of the trade.
- Ability to diagnose and repair plumbing and pipefitting malfunctions. Current certification in back-flow prevention preferred.
- Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move and position objects and materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand, walk or otherwise move about campus on a continuous basis. Ability to ascend/descend ladders periodically to perform building maintenance.
- Ability to read and write to complete records and maintenance schedule and to read work orders, specifications, and so forth.
- Ability to interact and/or work with faculty, students, staff, and visitors in a respectful and courteous manner.
- Ability to understand follow oral and written instructions.
This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned. Classified Title: Pipefitter/Plumber
Role/Level/Range: SKILL10/01/BU
Starting Salary Range: $23.00 per hour
Employee group: Full-Time (Casual/On-Call during probationay period)
Schedule: varies
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: 01-MD:Homewood Campus
Department name: 10001599-Building Operations and Maintenance
Personnel area: University Administration The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly. During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment. The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office. Equal Opportunity Employer
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