Master Plumber - Military Veterans

Department Name: 3CM00:Medical Center Physical Plant

Job Summary:

As a member of the Facilities Management- Medical Center, the Master Plumber performs installations, maintenance, and repairs in UK Campus facilities applicable to projects, plumbing systems, and plumbing equipment: During construction/renovation, designs and installs gas, water, steam, and sanitary fixtures and equipment with their supports, hangers, or foundations; and tests new equipment and systems by allowing water to flow through; Assesses projects and gathers necessary permits; Implements design and oversees preparation and installation of plumbing components and fixtures, including toilets, urinals, faucets, hose bibs, drains, etc.; Runs piping; and pulls and mounts equipment; Installs, maintains, repairs and replaces domestic hot and cold water lines; steam to hot water exchangers for major building heating systems and pools; pneumatic steam valves, radiator valves, traps, and steam and condensate pipes; Repairs and replaces domestic hot water heat pumps, chilled water pumps, sump pumps, and sewage pumps; Installs, tests, and repairs all sizes of backflow prevention devices; Terminates water and sewer circuits; starts up; and checks out equipment; Repairs, replaces, and/or maintains older, pre-existing plumbing systems and equipment; Leads others in troubleshooting efforts and repairs; Diagnoses problems and applies critical thinking in the process of repairing or remedying the issue(s); Analyzes and solves problems with various plumbing; steam, water, and gas distribution systems; Interprets schematics, prints, and oral instructions for plumbing applications; and creates or provides plans for subcontractor work; Interprets plumbing and mechanical situations to determine process failure, process need, and process improvement; Researches catalogs and vendor services for complex and/or customized system retrofits; Performs preventative maintenance in accordance with methods and procedures to eliminate operating problems and improve outcomes; In coordination with supervision, provides technical guidance and training, and tracks corrective and preventative maintenance tasks assigned to apprentices and journeymen plumbers.

Skills /Knowledge/Abilities:

MS Windows/Office; KRONOS; SAP

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education:

Technical Diploma

Required Related Experience:

5 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification :

Valid Master Plumbers License - State of Kentucky.

Preferred Education/Experience:

High School / GED + 7 Years

Associate's Degree / Technical Diploma + 5 Years - Preferred.

Minimum of five years' experience in performing the full range of tasks associate with the repair, replacement, or construction of piping systems in the plumbing trade; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Driver's license preferred.

University Community of Inclusion:

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.