PLUMBER 2 - Military Veterans

Job Description:

Under general direction of a lead worker or supervision by departmental administrator, performs highly skilled plumbing repairs and installation of existing and/or new plumbing & maintains building facilities & equipment. Provides work direction, training & mentoring of lower level plumbers and/or other trades workers performing craft duties.

• Adheres to all OSHA and/or Ohio University required safety guidelines;
• Provides work direction, training and mentoring of lower level plumbers and/or trades workers performing craft duties;
• Repairs existing plumbing and installs new plumbing (e.g., unclogs commodes, sinks and sewage lines; installs tubs, showers, water closets, laundry equipment, drinking fountains and kitchen, laundry, hospital and heating equipment;
• Performs other miscellaneous duties (e.g., orders supplies, work scheduling, materials and equipment; prepares job estimates; maintains job records and completes necessary documentation;
• Uses Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS);
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Journey-level working knowledge of plumbing;

Knowledge of employee mentoring, training and development;

Knowledge of inventory control;

Ability to read & write common vocabulary in sentence structure;

Ability to add, subtract, multiply & divide whole numbers, calculate fractions, decimals & percentages;

Ability to apply principles to solve practical problems;

Ability to carry out technical instructions in written, oral, and pictorial form;

Ability to work independently or with others;

Demonstrated willingness to work with diverse populations;

Demonstrate dexterity and skill in use of craft-associated hand &/or power tools & equipment;

Knowledge of all applicable OSHA and/or Ohio University safety guidelines and procedures;

Ability to work at heights;

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.;

48 months skilled experience in plumbing, or equivalent*;

Successful completion of a test may be required.

Valid drivers license

May be exposed to wet areas, dirt, grease, odors, sewage, cramped conditions, extreme hot or cold temperatures, heights, and electrical hazards; may be exposed to dangerous machinery; confined spaces

An established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills.

*At the discretion of management, certain Plumber 2 positions may require a Backflow Prevention Certification to be maintained as a core, minimum job qualification. Management will identify this additional requirement for the specific position in the specific job posting. Not all Plumber 2 positions will be required to maintain the Backflow Prevention Certification; only those Plumber 2 employees hired under the specific job posting requiring the certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of employee mentoring, training and development, inventory control.

*developed after employment

Planning Unit: Vice President for Finance & Administration

Department: Plumbing Shop

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position: Jeremy Daniels (danielj2@ohio.edu)

Employment Type: full-time regular

Advertised Salary:

AFSCME|08|$24.14 - $27.18 hourly rate