"Plumber II"

Description

Under general supervision, assemble, install, repair, and maintain pipes, pipe-fittings, and fixtures according to established codes and specifications. Perform a variety of emergency service work to unclog sewer and storm lines, thaw frozen pipes, and repair pipe leaks, using a variety of materials and techniques of the trade. Performs preventive maintenance, as assigned.

Examples of Duties

Under general supervision, this position provides routine maintenance, and performs the following duties: - 70%

• Maintain, install, repair, replace, and lay out natural gas, air, water, and sewer lines, including associated equipment and devices.
• Repair and maintain circulating pumps, plumbing fixtures, and sump pumps.
• Thaw pipes.
• Unclog lines using methods of the trade, including mechanically and chemically.
• Perform minor electrical work to install domestic hot water heaters and garbage disposals.
• Work to the local disconnect.
• Measure, cut, bend, install, thread, fasten, or sweat pipes of various materials using methods of the trade.
• Chemically clean heat exchangers using approved methods of the trade.
• Provide assistance to Plumber III as requested.

Estimate job costs, including computation of labor and material costs for new plumbing runs and installations. Work from drawings, schematics, or blueprints. - 25%

Other duties as assigned. - 5%

Typical Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion or plumbing trade school preferred.
• Plumbing trade school may substitute for required experience at a one year for one year equivalency.

Experience:

• Four (4) years plumbing experience as a seasoned tradesperson required.

Licenses and Certifications:

• City of Warrensburg Plumbing License required or able to obtain within 6 months of hire

Supplemental Information

Physical/Environmental Factors:

• Exposure to fumes and/or chemicals
• Lifting (weight) - 70 lbs
• Work in cramped spaces, hot areas, wet areas.
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, lifts and bucket truck.
• Exposure to electrical current.

Working Hours and Days
Monday - Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm, Overtime available

Special Instructions:

Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.