Plumber 1

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Posted: 01-May-24

Location: Millersville, Pennsylvania

Salary: Open

Categories:

Facilities//Maintenance/Trades
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 11305

Job Summary/Basic Function:

The Plumber will perform maintenance, inspection, repair, replacement, and installation work on plumbing systems, sewer line systems, or distribution lines that are both exterior and interior to facilities. Work involves measuring, cutting, threading, bending, and assembling pipe; troubleshooting, repairing, assembling, or replacing fittings, fixtures, and components; and utilizing plumbing and pipefitting installation drawings, blueprints, and schematics. This position will assist other trades employees or supervisors with complex plumbing projects and assigning and demonstrating plumbing related tasks to other trades and maintenance employees during the completion of a specific work-order. Work is performed independently and checked upon completion for adherence to guidelines and quality and timeliness standards.
Located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University of Pennsylvania is one of the 10 public universities of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education. Our pillars of distinction include exceptionally strong student-faculty relationships, numerous programs of distinction, a beautiful campus and vibrant location, and successful job placement for our students. Our students' success, both inside and outside of the classroom, is our highest priority, and we provide numerous opportunities to facilitate their academic, personal, and social growth and development. Almost 70 baccalaureate programs are available for our 6,000 students to find their path. Approximately one thousand graduate students enroll in 21 master's and three doctoral programs. Our faculty are highly respected in their fields and dedicated to the success of students in the classroom, research labs, and in campus life. Over 66,000 alumni live in all 50 states and in 72 countries around the world. We seek individuals who embrace and value our EPPIIC values of exploration, public mission, professionalism, inclusion, integrity, and compassion.
Hourly Rate: $21.22 plus comprehensive benefits starting on the first day of employment, including:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Group life insurance
• Voluntary Group Life and Accident Insurance: Available for purchase.
• Long Term Disability Insurance: Available for purchase.
• Retirement
• Tuition waiver
• Vacation leave
• Sick leave
• Holiday leave

For details visit: https://www.passhe.edu/hr/benefits/documents/benefit-summaries/pebtf-summary.pdf
At Millersville University we are committed to fostering a learning and working environment that promotes the intersectionality of diversity to foster a climate of inclusion. Employing our EPPIIC values and the principles of Inclusive Excellence, we hold that an inclusive community is a core value that is an essential part of the foundation for our learning and working environment. Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications:

• Three years of experience in the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing components and fixtures OR an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Knowledge of:
  • methods, materials, tools, practices used in the trade.
  • occupational hazards and safety precautions involved.
  • flows, pressure, and capacity of water tanks and lines.
  • the care and use of tools used in the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems, fixtures, and components.

• Ability to:
  • establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • read and interpret plumbing blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
  • properly use/care for tools.
  • detect equipment defects and make repairs.
  • follow oral/written instructions.
  • lift 50 lbs. without assistance; drive maintenance vehicles.
  • work in adverse weather, confined spaces, and at varying heights.
  • wear required Personal Protective Equipment.
• Proficient safe operation of tools of the trade and work practices.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Basic PC skills.
• Evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Valid driver's license.
• Successful interview.
• Successful completion of three background checks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master plumbing certification.
• Current plumbing license.
• Certified pool operator.
• Certified water treatment operator.
• Pipefitting and welding experience.
• Boiler inspection certification.

Essential Functions:

• Work is performed in a variety of environmental conditions – heat, humidity, rain, snow, sleet, windstorms, etc.
• Work is both indoors and outdoors all year round.
• Work environment may be dry, wet, humid, noisy from other construction activities or operation of building equipment.
• Will encounter presence of dust, odors, debris, chemicals, mold, ACM, lead based paint and other potentially hazardous materials.
• May have to work in cramped spaces or otherwise uncomfortable positions in the performance of assigned tasks.
• May encounter pressurized systems (gas, steam, compressed air, high pressure water systems, etc.).
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment, when necessary, hard hats, respirators, eye protection, hearing protection, etc.
• Must be able to lift/pull/push up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Occasionally must work outside for up to 8 hours a day.
• Ability to stand for long lengths of time.
• Able to reach and lift above shoulders, have full operation of arms and hands, squat, stoop/bend, stretch, twist, have fine and gross manipulation of hands, simple and power grasp, and twist hands and wrists.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• This position is represented by a labor union and is subject to the terms and conditions of the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• This position is designated an essential employee position. Employee is expected to report to work during their designated shift during emergency situations, university closures or delays. Work performed during these events will require duties typically outside normal job duties and functions such as shoveling snow or assisting in storm recovery activities.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Employee may be contacted about and respond to issues after designated shift.
  • Response may require onsite presence to resolve issue or recalling appropriate personnel (employees or contractors) to assist with the problem.

Days Worked: Monday to Friday

Hours/Shift worked: 7 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Quicklink for Posting/Requisition: 11305

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About Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville University is a top-ranked university in the North, with more than 100programs, some of which are uniquely distinctive to the region and nation. We have a strong academic history guided by industry-leading professors. Our faculty members are recognized to be fiercely passionate about their students’ overall success. Our student body is rich in diversity and is known to be enthusiastically driven towards excellence while being socially conscious. Our beautiful 250-acre campus contains classic architecture, mixed with state-of-the-art, energy-saving structures and a historic pond with two resident swans. Access to extraordinary faculty, a historical campus setting and an extremely high job-placement rating are the reasons our alumni rate us as a smart life choice.
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