"Plumbing Mechanic"

Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title
Plumbing Mechanic

Department
Plumbing

Compensation Title
Plumber

Position Number
30018858

Position Status
Regular

Work Schedule
Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
or 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Hours per Week
40

Months per Year
12

Purpose of Position

Provide customer service to the University community in the form of repairs, installations, modifications and preventive maintenance involving piping systems, plumbing fixtures, equipment, and facilities.

Maintains systems and equipment that affect the University’s fire protection and health/ life safety including, but not limited to, gas lines, sprinkler lines, swimming pool chemicals, sewage disposal, fire pumps and fire hydrants.

Work schedule including days & hours are subject to change depending on the needs of the University and the Facilities Management Operations & Maintenance Department. This position is “mission critical”.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Safely install, service, maintain, regulate, repair, and replace water, sewage, drainage, air, gas and vacuum systems and related equipment in accordance with state and local codes.
2. Follow a predetermined schedule of preventive maintenance on plumbing and gas systems, and equipment. Review related documents and evaluate compliance to standards and codes. Analyze systems or components and recommend proper corrective actions when needed. Perform other related duties.
3. Install, connect and test plumbing fixtures such as urinals, water closets, wash basins, sinks, drinking fountains, compressed air fixtures, water heaters, sterilizers, washers, and swimming pool systems, mixing valves, water softeners, grease pits and special equipment.
4. Safely use all tools of the plumbing trade including but not limited to: soldering and brazing equipment, cutting torches, pipe wrenches, electric drills, drill presses, pipe threaders, sewer machines. Inspects equipment and tools to ensure they are safe and in good working order. Report malfunctioning equipment to supervisory personnel.
5. Participates as needed in the state inspections of sprinkler systems, and fire pumps.
6. Responds to emergency trouble calls during and after regular working hours as required by supervisory personnel.
7. Adjusts working hours and/or works overtime as needed on weekends, evenings and other hours outside normal schedules as required by supervisory personnel to meet the needs of the University.
8. Safely uses ladders, scaffolds, and personnel lifts.
9. Interpret plans, sketches, plumbing diagrams, and specifications; identify all plumbing terms and symbols.
10. Perform related duties as assigned and assist other trades as needed. MUST RESPOND WHEN CALLED FOR AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY

Qualifications

Vocational/Technical certification in plumbing, welding or related fields with 3 years of experience required.

Acceptable equivalency would be high school diploma/ GED with 5 years of related experience in similar environment or plumbing proficiency a demonstrated by past work history. Must possess:

1. valid driver’s license;
2. License to perform testing of backflow preventers (if not already licensed, must be able to obtain license within 2 years of employment);
3. basic computer skills;
4. ability to communicate clearly both orally and written;
5. ability to work with various types of related equipment including, but not limited to, chemicals, parts washer, welders, metal lathe, cutters, grinders, chop saws, concrete coring machines, pipe threaders, drill presses, pressure jetting machines, pumps, hydraulic jacks, hot water tanks, etc.;
6. ability to stand, walk, stoop, reach, pull, kneel, push, work in confined spaces, perform work above head level for extended periods of time;
7. perform medium heavy and maximum physical exertion and lift up to 50 lbs or more on a regular basis.

Any candidate chosen for this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.

Minimum Education
High School Diploma

Preferred Education
Technical School Certificate

Minimum Experience
3 years

Salary
$19.04/hr minimum

Pay Grade
S68

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number
2025S2244

Job Open Date
10/03/2025

Job Close Date

Quick Link
https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/15026

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. References

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application