Plumber 2

Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania Facilities Division invites applicants to apply for the vacant position of Plumber 2.

West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania.We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.

As part of this community, the Facilities Division designs, constructs and maintains a dynamic, safe, and sustainable campus to continually advance its nationally benchmarked living and learning community. Under the supervision of the Plumbing shop foreman, the selected candidate will perform technical work in the planning, lay out, installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems, components, and fixtures for air, gas, oil, water, steam, irrigation, waste disposal, or other related piping systems.

The selected candidate must be able to work from heights, ladders and scaffolding. Must be able to operate and work from a scissor or man lift and the bucket lift truck. As well as lift up to 50 pounds.

The selected candidate is to possess, at the time of application, or obtain, within 18 months of the date of hire, a valid certification issued by the Pennsylvania State Board for Certification of Water and Wastewater System Operators as a water or wastewater operator that is equal to or greater than the classification and subclassification of the water/wastewater system to be operated or maintained. Certification must be continuously maintained for the duration of employment in the position. The candidate is  to possess, at the time of application, or obtain, within six months of the date of hire a valid ASSE #5110 certification to test backflow preventors or a valid ASSE #5130 certification to repair backflow preventors. Certification must be continuously maintained for the duration of employment in the position. 

Responsibilities include:

• Determines time, equipment, labor and material resources, and work methods needed for a variety of installation, repair, and maintenance projects.
• Inspects structures to assess material and equipment needs, establishes the sequence of pipe installations, and plans work around physical obstructions.
• Determines the layout, pitch, elevation, pressure reduction, expansion, and operation of various piping systems and equipment.
• Maintains knowledge of regulations, codes, utility provider guidelines, materials, and installation and testing procedures used in gas and fuel piping systems.
• Monitors, guides, and instructs employees engaged in resolving complex or unique repair and installation issues.
• Updates and maintains technical and archival drawings or records based on construction, installation, and repair alterations.
• Locates, identifies, and marks underground utilities necessary for installation and repair projects.
• Identifies training needs of lower-level Plumbers and other employees based on inspection of work and observation of work methods.
• Participates in the training or retraining of employees related to the maintenance, repair, and installation of plumbing systems.
• Participate in the performance of the lower-level job and other trades' tasks consistent with operational and organizational requirements.
• Operates motor vehicles
• Perform other related work as required

As a member of the Facilities Divisional staff, this position is deemed essential. Essential employees must remain or report to work during partial or full day closings of the University due to hazardous road conditions, emergency circumstances or for other reasons. The selected candidate must be available to work overtime as required.

Minimum Qualifications (from the PA Civil Service Commission job title):

• Five years of experience in the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing components and fixtures including two years performing plumbing installation and repair assignments independently in commercial, industrial, or multi-unit residential structures;
• OR
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes two years performing plumbing installation and repair assignments independently in commercial, industrial, or multi-unit residential structures.
• Valid driver's license

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of methods, materials, and practices of the plumbing and pipefitting trades.
• Knowledge of regulations, building codes, and the safety and hazard precautions related to plumbing and piping systems.
• Knowledge of the care and use of tools used in the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems, fixtures, and components.
• Knowledge of flows, pressure, and capacity of water tanks and lines.
• Knowledge of the use and functionality of Microsoft Office Suite software.
• Ability to troubleshoot system issues using diagnostic methods and processes of the plumbing and pipefitting trades.
• Ability to create diagrams and drawings that lay out the piping material, sizing, and components necessary to perform piping system installations and modifications.
• Ability to read and interpret HVAC, architectural, plumbing, and electrical system blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

• Three years' experience at a journeyman level