Plumber

Description

Plumber

Facilities Management Services

Building Maintenance - Zone 05

Location: Atlanta Campus*Location is subject to change*

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. *Shift subject to change*

Salary Range: $39,200 - $47,100

These are exciting times at the Maintenance and Operations Department. We are growing, and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence.

Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do but because it makes us a stronger team.

The Maintenance and Operations Department is seeking (1) Plumber to join the already awesome team, taking the Maintenance and Operations Department to the next level of excellence!

WHAT MAKES the Maintenance and Operations Department A GREAT PLACE?

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

The ideal candidate performs an entry-level position installing, maintaining, and repairing plumbing systems at a skilled manual work level. In addition to supporting the department, Plumber will also:

• Repairs broken plumbing fixtures.
• Installs new fixtures.
• Install hot water systems.
• Cleans and drains obstructions in waste and sewage pipes.
• Operates pipe cutters and other plumbing equipment.
• Maintains records of completed work.
• Assists in studying building plans and working drawings to determine the sequence of installations.
• Locates and marks the position of pipes and pipe connections.
• Cuts openings in floors and walls to accommodate the pipe and pipe fittings.
• Cuts, threads, and bends pipes to the required angle.
• Joins pipes by using screws, bolts, fittings, etc.
• Fills pipes with air or water and uses pressure gages to determine the location of leaks.
• Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, commodes, and water heaters.
• Replaces burst pipes and opens clogged drains.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Technical and vocational degree and one year of experience, or a high school diploma or GED and three years of experience, or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Hiring Qualifications:

• Knowledge of standards, tools, methods, and practices of the plumbing trade.
• Knowledge of plumbing codes.
• Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions involved in the plumbing trade.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to climb steps and ladders.
• Ability to access confined spaces.