POSITION PURPOSE/JOB OBJECTIVE: Installs, troubleshoots and repairs plumbing equipment and distribution systems involving work of a varies nature with minimum supervision. Must have thorough knowledge of sanitary codes regarding installation of plumbing systems. Must have at least five years applicable experience.

Job Description

 

ESSENTIAL & OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Relays information, assignments and schedules to others as directed by supervisor or manager

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair plumbing and mechanical equipment

• Install, maintain and troubleshoot water, soil and drain piping in existing buildings

• Make minor repairs and adjustments to various control systems both electric and pneumatic

• Operate, maintain and repair all aspects of laboratory equipment directly connected to the various plumbing systems such as: water, air, gas, vacuum, drains, etc.

• Keep records, write reports and identify plumbing materials

• Obtain required permits when necessary

• Work from blueprints, drawings, sketches and/or verbal instructions to plan, layout and install piping and fixtures

• Make standard shop computations relating to pressure, flow and size of pipe required

• Make standard tests to determine whether finished pipes meet specifications

• Make major and minor repairs to pipelines within and leading to campus facilities

• Make repairs on various types of pumps, valves and pressure regulators of various sizes

• Shape, cut, ream, caulk, sweat, solder and thread a variety of pipe sizes and types and related fittings using various hand tools and power-driven machines

• Open clogged drains with plunger or plumberâ™s snake

• Must work on ladders, scaffolds, pits, and manholes

• Read, write, understand and carry out oral and written instructions in English

• Establish and maintain a positive cooperative working relationship with supervisors, fellow workers, department heads and other members of the campus community

• Work in an environment subject to frequently changing priorities and time deadlines

• Must observe safety rules and regulations at all times

• Manually life up to 60 pounds. Heavier material or equipment is lifted using other methods

Additional Job Description

Job Qualifications and Requirements

• Must be a high school or trade school graduate

• Must possess a valid driverâ™s license and drive assigned University vehicle

• Must possess a valid Massachusetts State Master and Journeymanâ™s Plumbing License

• Must possess a valid Massachusetts State Certification as a Backflow Prevention Device Tester

• Must be physically able to perform all of the essential duties of the position as set forth in this Position Description, including but not limited to the following:

• Observe safety rules at all times

• Read, write, understand and carry out oral and written instructions in English

• Work on ladders, scaffolds and rooftops, in bucket trucks, pits, manholes and other confined spaces

• Work in an environment subject to frequent changing of priorities and time deadlines

• Utilize a variety of electricianâ™s tools and instruments

• Drive a University vehicle

• Manually lift up to 50 pounds (heavier material or equipment is lifted using other methods)

• This job description provides a summary of essential and other job functions. It does not list every responsibility or task associated with this position.

JOB LOCATION: Inside campus buildings and outside throughout campus property

 

EQUIPMENT (Machines, devices, tools, etc., used in job performance):

• Fixed and portable power die threader

• Electric plumbers snakes

• Sawzall

• Grinder

• Drills as well as many other hand tools and portable electric tools

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