Trades Specialist, Plumber

Job Description

Aims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College's Mission, Vision, Values and a culture of innovation and care. The College embraces and seeks to hire individuals who want to be a part of this environment and have the skill sets necessary to be successful in this position.

The Trades Specialist position is responsible for maintaining and repairing buildings across multiple campuses. This role involves specific systems maintenance and requires technical knowledge to keep college buildings functioning at a high level.

Plumbing:

• Install, alter, and repair various types and ages of plumbing systems and fixtures.
• Determine methodology to complete assigned tasks.
• Read, interpret blueprints, sketches, diagrams, and specifications.
• Estimate materials needed to complete the assigned task.
• Order materials to complete the assigned task.
• Roof drainage systems.
• Low-voltage components.
• Perform preventative maintenance on plumbing systems and fixtures.

Mechanical/HVAC (including evaporative, direct-fired natural gas, hydronic, steam & pneumatic systems):

• Monitor and replace all bottle filters.
• Install, alter, maintain, and repair HVAC components such as modulines, filters, thermostats, etc.
• Read and interpret directions, diagrams, or specifications.
• Estimate materials needed to complete the assigned task.
• Perform preventative maintenance - change filters, clean equipment.

Test and Inspections:

• Backflow preventive maintenance.
• Clean out, maintenance, and proper operation of sand trap systems.
• Advise on the proper disposal of waste material and systems.
• Eye wash stations, lab hoods, and main drain clean-outs.

Carpentry/Drywall:

• Proper technique in removing wall systems to access valves, pipes, etc.
• Read, interpret blueprints, sketches, diagrams, and specifications.
• Estimate materials needed to complete the assigned task.
• Order materials to complete the assigned task.

Snow & Ice Removal:

• Maintain entryways and walkways up to 20' free from snow and ice by means of specialized equipment or by hand.
• Distribute sand, ice melt, or equivalent by means of specialized equipment or by hand.
• Inspect areas for snow or ice accumulations and address potential safety hazards.

Other Duties as Assigned