"Plumber ll"

Job Details

Plumber ll

Job ID: 290050

Location: Georgia College & State Univ

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct policy. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.

Job Summary

Perform preventive maintenance, repair, replacement and installation on plumbing systems and fixtures such as, but not limited to, water heaters, sink faucets, water closets, dishwashers, water coolers, boilers, and chill water piping. Respond to emergency call back, subject to being placed on-call.

Responsibilities

Operating Equipment - 20
Operate tools and equipment such as, but not limited to, power tools, sewer machines, pipe cutters, thread machines, mini excavator and/or backhoe equipment.

Inspection - 10
Inspect, test and repair plumbing systems including, but not limited to, swimming pool and pool equipment, back flow prevention devices, water circulating systems, and chemical feed systems.

Compliance - 5
Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes workplace safety.

Repairing - 40
Repair and replace plumbing systems including, but not limited to, pneumatic steam valves, radiator valves, traps, and steam and condensate pipes, hot water pumps, chilled water pumps, sump pumps, sewage pumps, gas piping, water lines and irrigation.

Installing - 20
Install and maintain a variety of plumbing systems such as, but not limited to, sanitary waste, storm drains, water distribution, irrigation, fire sprinkler systems, air lines, gas piping and steam piping.

Other - 5
Perform other duties as required to meet the goals of the Department, Division, and Georgia College & State University.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
High School Diploma or GED

Other Required Qualifications
Valid Driver's License

Required Experience
At least 3-5 years of experience in plumbing installation, repair and maintenance or an equivalent combination of education (vocational or technical training) and experience.
Georgia Statewide Back-flow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification or must be able to take and pass certification program.
Certified Pool & Spa Operator Certification or must be able to take and pass certification program.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
State of Georgia Journeyman, restricted Master or unrestricted Master plumbing license. Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Level 1A Certification.

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Certification or diploma from trade school or technical college.

Preferred Experience
Experience with commercial or industrial plumbing systems.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Always maintain safety procedures to avoid injury. May spend long hours in awkward positions which can cause physical discomfort and strain. Ability to lift and/or adjust heavy objects (up to 50lbs unassisted); will encounter hot and/or very cold supplies and equipment; may come into contact with air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids.
Work in an outdoor environment and may not be protected from extreme cold and hot weather conditions; frequently required to work in locations such as crawlspaces, shafts, manholes, sewage and water line pipes and other confined spaces.
Frequently working from lifts, ladders, and scaffolding at heights greater that 30ft.

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of a variety of plumbing systems such as, but not limited to, sanitary waste, storm drains, water distribution, irrigation, fire sprinkler systems, air lines, gas piping and steam piping.

SKILLS
Computer skills for entering, updating and completing work orders, along with email use.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel.

Background Check

• Criminal Background Check
• DMV Check
• Drug Screening