Plumber Specialist

University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is currently seeking a Plumber Specialist to join Department of Facilities Maintenance. Under general supervision, the selected candidate will perform specialty and/or complex plumbing and pipe-fitting work at the journey level, includes inspections, maintenance, repair and some installation of underground piping systems, low and medium pressure steam lines and associated valve/control devices, laboratory/research equipment, sprinkler systems, hot water generators, pumps, water coolers and industrial equipment producing and/or using hot water (i.e. coils, converters, water jackets). Serves as a lead technician and trains less-skilled employees.

BENEFITS (Non-Exempt Regular):

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program (pension), effective on your date of hire. Non-exempt regular staff receive a generous paid leave package that starts with 11 days of vacation accrued per year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and time for community service; comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school.

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1. NOTE: Reference to specific equipment and duties will vary from institution to institution.

2. Independently, installs, diagnosis problems, repairs and maintains pipes, fittings, and control devices of water, gas, sewer, and drainage systems according to blueprints, specifications, and plumbing codes.

3. Performs repairs and maintenance to all underground piping -- sewer, storm, water, hot and chilled water, steam lines and gas lines.

4. Performs repairs on high pressure water lines.

5. Repairs and maintains low and medium pressure steam lines, traps, heat exchangers, pressure reducing devices, control devices, and equipment. Descales clean steam generators.

6. Installs, inspects and tests back-flow preventers; ensures that there are no cross connections between water and sewer lines.

7. Repairs, replaces, and tests fire hydrants.

8. Installs, repairs water coolers and drinking fountains, including refrigerant systems.

9. Repairs condensate return systems.

10. Maintains and repairs instantaneous steam fired hot water generators.

11. Maintains and repairs building boilers.

12. Operates specialized video camera equipment to inspect sewer and storm lines.

13. Specifies, installs, tests, troubleshoots, maintains and repairs domestic and laboratory piping including glass, stainless steel, and sani-tech systems.

14. Specifies, installs, tests, troubleshoots, maintains and repairs specialized laboratory equipment, including distilled water equipment, autoclaves, sterilizers, cage/equipment, washers, dechlorinators, softners, UV light systems, humidifiers/dehumidifier

15. Performs maintenance on electrical/electronic gauges, controls, solenoids. Equipment can be gas, steam, or water fed.

16. Troubleshoots and maintains dental oral evacuation system/saliva holding tanks, associated biohazard-type equipment and domestic water filtration and backwash equipment.

17. Performs underground pipe repair work in ditches and manholes up to 20` deep, requiring trenching and shoring in accordance with OSHA/MOSH regulations.

18. Locates underground piping for contractors, diagnosis water flow problems, determines connection requirements, updates facility/infrastructure drawings.

19. Performs and records (using computer based systems) maintenance of emergency eyewash, fire pumps, shower, and sprinkler systems. Determines maintenance requirements, schedules.

20. Performs testing of fire suppression sprinkler systems.

21. Overhauls pumps including circulators, sumps, boosters, air, vacuum, and gas. Troubleshoots and repairs pump controls and switches.

22. Lays out and assembles pipe systems and supports. Pipe systems to include sanitary, hot water, low and medium pressure steam, storm; hydraulic, pneumatic, gas and oil fired water boilers, heating and radiating, lubricating, and sprinkler systems.

23. Inspects work site to determine presence of obstruction. Plans installation and repairs to avoid obstructions. Cuts, bends, welds, solders, braises, grooves, and threads pipes.

24. Oversees and performs repair and replacement of toilets, sinks, drain lines, and faucets. Cleans obstruction from waste and sewage lines.

25. Prepares estimates of time, labor, and materials. Prepares reports reflecting daily operations and project status. Uses computer-based estimating, scheduling, and costing programs. Develops and uses automated equipment preventive maintenance programs.

26. Operates and maintains tools and equipment of the plumbing and steamfitting trades. Cleans work area upon completion of project.

27. Provides guidance and training in plumbing work to other maintenance personnel. Has lead responsibility on projects; may review work of lower level mechanics.

28. Maintains understanding of current trends, codes, safety, practices and technologies related to the trade and associated trades.

29. Reads, interprets and performs work from complex blueprints, drawings and specifications.

Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.