"Plumber 2"

Plumber 2

Company: Ohio University

Job Location: Athens, 45701-2979

Category: Maintenance and Trades

Type: Full-Time

Applications Accepted From
Public: Open to the public , University Wide, AFSCME 1699 Bargaining Unit Wide, AFSCME 1699 Intradepartmental , AFSCME 1699 In-segment

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is open to the public. However, current Ohio University AFSCME 1699 bargaining unit employees will be given first consideration.

BACKFLOW PREVENTION CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION.

CURRENT OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES MUST INCLUDE THEIR OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND ANY RELEVANT VERIFIABLE EXPERIENCE TO SHOW THEY MEET MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS CLASSIFICATION. IF YOUR APPLICATION IS INCOMPLETE, YOU WILL BE SCREENED OUT. IF YOU NEED YOUR OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY OR NEED ASSISTANCE COMPLETING THE APPLICATION, PLEASE CONTACT UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCES FOR ASSISTANCE.

In an effort to make the process of warding bid upon positions more efficient, the successful candidate must indicate at the time of offer whether they accept or decline the position.

Candidates may contact management during the posting period to ask questions regarding the expectations of the position.

This position is eligible for the following benefits
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.

Posting Number: 20166935S

Job Description

Under general direction of a lead worker or supervision by departmental administrator, performs highly skilled plumbing repairs and installation of existing and/or new plumbing & maintains building facilities & equipment. Provides work direction, training & mentoring of lower level plumbers and/or other trades workers performing craft duties.
* Adheres to all OSHA and/or Ohio University required safety guidelines;
* Provides work direction, training and mentoring of lower level plumbers and/or trades workers performing craft duties;
* Repairs existing plumbing and installs new plumbing (e.g., unclogs commodes, sinks and sewage lines; installs tubs, showers, water closets, laundry equipment, drinking fountains and kitchen, laundry, hospital and heating equipment;
* Performs other miscellaneous duties (e.g., orders supplies, work scheduling, materials and equipment; prepares job estimates; maintains job records and completes necessary documentation;
* Uses Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS);
* Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Journey-level working knowledge of plumbing;
• Knowledge of employee mentoring*, training* and development*;
• Knowledge of inventory control*;
• Ability to read & write common vocabulary in sentence structure;
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply & divide whole numbers, calculate fractions, decimals & percentages;
• Ability to apply principles to solve practical problems;
• Ability to carry out technical instructions in written, oral, and pictorial form;
• Ability to work independently or with others;
• Willingness to foster a welcoming and respectful workforce and community
• Demonstrate dexterity and skill in use of craft-associated hand &/or power tools & equipment;
• Knowledge of all applicable OSHA and/or Ohio University safety guidelines and procedures;
• Ability to work at heights;
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.;
• 48 months skilled experience in plumbing, or equivalent**;
• Successful completion of a test may be required.
• Valid drivers license
• May be exposed to wet areas, dirt, grease, odors, sewage, cramped conditions, extreme hot or cold temperatures, heights, and electrical hazards; may be exposed to dangerous machinery; confined spaces
• Backflow Prevention Certification to be maintained
• An established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills.

**At the discretion of management, certain Plumber 2 positions may require a Backflow Prevention Certification to be maintained as a core, minimum job qualification. Management will identify this additional requirement for the specific position in the specific job posting. Not all Plumber 2 positions will be required to maintain the Backflow Prevention Certification; only those Plumber 2 employees hired under the specific job posting requiring the certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of employee mentoring*, training* and development*, inventory control*.

*developed after employment

Department
Plumbing Shop

Pay Rate: AFSCME|08|$24.62 - $27.72 hourly rate

Job Open Date
10/07/2025

Posting Close Date

10/14/2025

Job Category: Classified AFSCME 1699 Bargaining Unit appointment

Months
12 month

Planning Unit: Vice President for Finance & Administration

Work Schedule

PN122380
Work Days: Monday - Friday
Work Hours: 7:00 a.m. -3:30 p.m.
Days Off: Saturday & Sunday

Campus: Athens

Expected hours worked per week
40 hours per week

Expected duration of assignment
Indefinite

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Jeremy Daniels (danielj2@ohio.edu)

Pay Grade
AFSCME|08|

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