Plumber

The University of Memphis, United States

Updated: 2 days ago
Location: Jackson, MISSISSIPPI
Deadline: 14 Jun 2024

Posting Information


Posting Number SAECC3838
Advertised Title Plumber
Campus Location Lambuth Campus (Jackson, TN)
Position Number 016373
Category Staff (Hourly/Monthly)
Department Lambuth
Minimum Position Qualifications
High school diploma or GED and three (3) years of appropriate experience. Must have Backflow Preventer Certification or obtain within 6 months from date of hire. Must have valid Driver’s license.
Special Conditions
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday
7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Must be able to periodically work after normal business hours to address emergencies.
Posting Date 05/23/2024
Closing Date 06/14/2024
Open Until Screening Begins
Hiring Range $20.00 - $21.53 per hour
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible
Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and push or pull up to 250 pounds with appropriate tools or moving equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and humid conditions, fumes and airborne particles, close spaces and is required to climb ladders to access equipment in high and/or precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Additional Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and push or pull up to 250 pounds with appropriate tools or moving equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and humid conditions, fumes and airborne particles, close spaces and is required to climb ladders to access equipment in high and/or precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Special Instructions to Applicants
All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu.
Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work experience is based on full-time hours. Part-time work experience will be prorated as listed.
Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
Is this posting for UofM employees only? No
Positions Supervised
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledgeable and adept at using various machinery and tools.
Ability to identify problems, diagnose the cause of the problem, and provide solutions.
Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with a diverse population of constituents.
Exercises good judgment and make effective and timely decisions.
Additional Position Information
Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)





Job Duties


Duties & Responsibilities
Attends meetings, briefings, and training classes to increase knowledge and job performance.
Duties & Responsibilities
Cleans work area; cleans and maintains tools and equipment.
Duties & Responsibilities
Estimate types and amounts of materials needed for job; orders materials.
Duties & Responsibilities
Install complete plumbing systems into buildings and in remodeling jobs.
Duties & Responsibilities
Monitor plumbing work done by outside contractors to ensure compliance with University standards.
Duties & Responsibilities
Perform installation and repair work on special systems including high pressure air, water filtration, and commercial washers/dryers as required. Perform some minor general maintenance work.
Duties & Responsibilities
Review blueprints and inspects job site; consults with client; determines appropriate method of doing project.
Duties & Responsibilities
Troubleshoot problems in plumbing systems; replaces or repairs fixtures, pumps, drains, and hot water heaters.
Duties & Responsibilities
Performs other related duties as assigned.

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