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Plumber II- Housing and Residence Life Department

Georgia Tech, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383

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Job Summary

Inspect, repair, install, modify and maintain plumbing and piping systems and support equipment. Systems include sewer and domestic water, natural gas and hot water reheat or chilled water. Determine work required, sequence of tasks based on type assignment and perform and/or direct others in performing operations and maintenance functions. Follow-up as required. May be required to coordinate contractor personnel's services and provide work direction regarding plumbing systems to maintenance personnel and others. When working in a multi-craft environment, may be directed to assist others in non-plumbing-related duties. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: Facilities co-workers, building contact personnel, D&C staff, vendors, contractors, environmental health and safety personnel and utility providers. This position typically advises and counsels plumbers and maintenance workers. This position will supervise: NA.

Responsibilities

Job Duty 1 - Perform installation, repair, replacement, testing, and troubleshooting of sewer and domestic water system components, such as surge tanks, circulating pumps, flow meters, sand filters, hot water solar systems, backflow preventers, piping, valves, controls, and storage tanks. Job Duty 2 - Operate, clean, repair, replace, test, and troubleshoot natural gas and propane burner and supply system components, including piping, pumps, valves, and controls. Job Duty 3 - Locate, inspect, clean, maintain, repair, replace, test, and troubleshoot components of hot water reheat or chilled water systems, including pumps with motors, various types of piping, valves, strainers, and controls. Job Duty 4 - Operate, inspect, maintain, repair, replace, and test components of air compressor systems, including piping, valves, and controls. Job Duty 5 - May obtain, schedule, coordinate, and reconcile contract resources. Job Duty 6 - Provide work direction to Plumber I-level personnel. Job Duty 7 - Obtain necessary materials and supplies; may include direct purchase from vendors if authorized. Job Duty 8 - Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements High school diploma, GED Certificate, or Vocational School Diploma Required Experience Four to six years of job-related experience Other Required Qualifications Valid Georgia Driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications Technical Diploma in plumbing or mechanical field

Proposed Salary

Pay Range: $23.78-$32.34/hr.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

SKILLS This job requires master level skills in the operation and maintenance of internal, external, and underground plumbing and piping systems and components. Ability to operate machine tools, motor vehicles, hand/power tools, and hydraulic/pneumatic equipment is required, as is a working knowledge of building support/maintenance, general construction, utilities, equipment installation, safety procedures, and mathematics. The ability to read prints, drawings, and schematics is required.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG) and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract. More information on these policies can be found here: https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/c2714. Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu).

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This role is not considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position does not require a security clearance. Location: Atlanta, GA

Background Check

The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening. http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening

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