Plumber

Benefits of Working at UNCW:

Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy,and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.

Recruitment Range: $47,263 - $52,514The salary range advertised is the designated recruitment range for this classification. Final salary offers will be determined by the candidates education, relevant experience, internal equity alignment, and departmental budgetary parameters.

Vacancy Number: S02819

Competency Level: Journey

Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Home Department: Maintenance - 35213

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The Physical Plant is one unit of the Facilities Organization which also includes Architecture and Construction Services, Project Management, Utilities and Engineering, Facilities Administration.

The primary purpose of the Physical Plant is to maintain the building, grounds, and infrastructure of the UNCW campus so that it is safe, reliable, clean, and attractive. This includes departments such as Electric, Fire Alarm, Food Services Maintenance, Housekeeping, HVAC, HVAC Controls, Landscaping, Motor Pool, Plumbing, Physical Security and Access and Locksmith Services and Roofing and General Maintenance.

The Plumbing Shop provides the installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing systems including pumps, motors, seals, cooling towers, boilers, plumbing devices, plumbing fixtures, piping, insulation, water and natural gas based utility services, and plumbing related to mechanical systems.

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:

The Plumber position is a maintenance position that performs work normally associated with Plumbing. Responsibilities include:

• Performs corrective and preventive maintenance on all mechanical plumbing systems and associated structures.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, overhauls, and installs pipe systems up to 10 inches in diameter, pipe insulation, tubing, pumps, gas distribution lines, gas regulators, valves and plumbing devices and fixtures.
• Repairs and insulates steam lines, traps, coils and components.
• Installs and repairs laboratory equipment, including ice machines, autoclaves and dishwashers.
• Performs installation, repair, and maintenance on all campus water distribution, waste disposal systems, sewer lift stations, back-flow preventers, fire hydrants, interior and exterior plumbing fixtures, pumps, water heaters, irrigation lines, roof drains, storm drains, cooling towers, swimming pool piping and filtration system, and campus water tower.
• Repairs and installs acid waste lines (glass and plastic thermobond) and maintains deionization and sterilization systems throughout campus.
• Performs refurbishment of water fountains.
• Performs minor concrete repairs to culverts, drains, fountains and drop inlets.
• Reviews design drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with code and campus standards.
• Monitors and inspects contracted services on campus related to plumbing and utility work.

This position has been designated as mandatory personnel for the University and may be required to report to work during adverse weather conditions even though the University may be operating on an alternate schedule. This position may assist in the removal of snow, ice or debris, as required.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• NC Plumbing license.
• Five (5) years of progressive experience in plumbing maintenance trade environment.
• Technical or trade school training.
• Working knowledge of the North Carolina Plumbing and Building Codes.
• General working knowledge of gas, water, sanitary sewage and other utility maintenance.
• Knowledge and skills in the assembly of all types of pipes; cutting, threading, silver soldering, priming, gluing, layout and installation.
• Ability to install pipe insulation, rebuild pumps and replace motors.

Required Certifications or Licensures:

• Valid NC Drivers License, or be able to obtain one within thirty days of hiring.

FTE: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

Months Per Year: 12 Months

Work Days: Monday - Friday

Work Hours: 7:00am - 4:00pm, with rotating on-call duty

Type of Position: Permanent

Position Number: S02819