Installs, maintains, repairs, and retrofits plumbing systems
and associated fixtures and components including water closets,
sinks, tubs, faucets, meters, pumps, filters, water heaters, mixing
valves, and emergency showers.
Installs, maintains, repairs, and modifies fire
sprinkler/prevention systems to meet building needs as per The
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), including sprinklers,
fire pumps, and dry system compressors/valves.
Installs, repairs, and maintains water treatment equipment,
piping, and controls to maintain water chemistry in building closed
loop hydronic systems, cooling towers, and boiler make-up systems.
Performs backflow preventer testing and repair to meet regulatory
requirements.
Performs maintenance on campus steam and hydronic systems and
associated equipment including maintaining underground and building
steam, condensate, chilled water and hot water piping systems,
pumps, pump motors, steam traps, humidifiers, and heat
exchangers.
Troubleshoots, maintains, inspects, modifies, and repairs
ventilation systems, air conditioning systems, and equipment
including fans and fan motors.
Provides support for projects including executing system
outages as required and attending project walks-throughs.
Non-Essential Responsibilities: The job description's listed
responsibilities and tasks are not exhaustive, additional
non-essential tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as
needed.
What You Will Bring:
Required - Plumber I
- 2 year associates or technical degree, or a high school diploma
plus 2 years of experience
Preferred, But Not Required - Plumber I
- Vocational or technical training
- A minimum of 4 years of related plumbing experience
Required - Plumber II
- 2 year associates or technical degree plus 2 years of
experience, or a high school diploma plus 4 years of
experience
Preferred, But Not Required - Plumber II
- Vocational or technical training
- A minimum of 6 years of related plumbing experience
Physical Requirements
- Ability to move around the work site, including frequently
required to work in crawl spaces, shafts, manholes, sewage and
water line pipes, and other areas that could be
claustrophobic.
- Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such
as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant
odors, and/or loud noises.
- Requires handling of objects up to 50 pounds or standing and/or
walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
- Includes potential exposure to hazardous conditions, such as
proximity to machinery/tools, climbing, crawling, crouching, and
exposure to chemicals.
Pay Rate
Plumber I : $21.17 - $26.46
Plumber II : $22.70 - $28.38
*This second-shift position is eligible for shift differential
pay.
Job Exempt:
No
Salary Range:
21.17-28.38
The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate's
credentials compared to the qualifications of the position,
internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy.
This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship, all candidates must
be authorized to work in the US without a need for current or
future visa sponsorship.
Benefits:
Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base
salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not
limited to):
- Flexible scheduling options determined by role;
- Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term
disability insurance options
- An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement
plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
- Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a
community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full
weeks off for Winter Break!)
- Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are
eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally,
full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition
remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for
various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time
benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher
education will be applied to waiting periods.
- A comprehensive employee wellness program including program
incentives
- A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an
employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the
power of your Bucknell ID card
To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, click
here! (*Eligibility
criteria and waiting periods may apply.)
Inclusive Excellence:
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces
diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will
contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of
a diverse campus community. We endeavor to enhance our capacity to
value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity
brings. We encourage all individuals to apply and do not
discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or
activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin,
age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity
and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status,
military or veteran status, or genetic information.
E-Verify
Bucknell University participates with the United States Customs and
Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program. We will provide the
federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that
you are authorized to work in the U.S.
For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify
requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture &
Human Resources (570) 577-1631 or email
hr@bucknell.edu.
To apply, visit https://bucknell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Geiger-Facilities-Building/Plumber_R0000002676.
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