Plumber

Perform installation of and the maintenance on all building and/or utilities distribution piping systems associated with the plumber, pipefitter and sprinkler fitter trade. Individual must have a strong knowledge of the plumbing, pipefitting and pipe welding industry, and an ability to read and understand shop & field drawings / documents.

This is an Endowed, union position within the BTC. The starting pay rate is $41.72/hour.

We are a value-based organization where all employees are accountable for supporting the organization’s values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity. Facilities and Campus Services employees are required to attend staff development trainings and participate in the performance evaluation process.

We require these qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent with at least 5 years of experience in the plumbing or related field.
• Must belong to the local Plumbers Union or be able to join within 30 days after starting employment at Cornell.
• Must have and maintain a valid US driver’s license; may be required to operate a motor vehicle (your own vehicle or Cornell-owned) to travel to/from job sites.
• Good customer relations, interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.
• Required to inspect and work in crawl spaces, attics, laboratories, ventilation equipment, mechanical rooms, mechanical shafts, sub basements and confined, isolated areas.
• Access to these may be by ladder or scaffold tower on platforms up to 100’ high.  Risk exposure to asbestos, toxic vapors, heat, cold, height and accumulated dirt.  Use of employer provided safety equipment, including a respirator, is required.
• Must be available to work overtime as duties require, including weekends.
• Possibility of shift work.
• Delivers heavy material to job sites.
• Must have ability to ascend and descend heights, have agility and freedom of movement, ability to climb stairs, ladders and scaffold, and ability to move easily in confined spaces.
• Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities.

You will be a top candidate with our preferred qualifications:

• Apprentice certification desirable.