
Plumber - Trainee
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, United States
University of Iowa Health Care department of Engineering Services, Plumbing Shop, is seeking a Plumber. This position will be full‑time with a primary schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday‑Friday, including weekends, holidays, and on‑call periods as scheduled.
Under general supervision, the position applies knowledge and skill at the journey level to install and repair piping, fixtures, appliances, laboratory equipment, and apparatus related to gas, air, steam, water, drainage systems, and heating and cooling systems.
Characteristic Duties And Responsibilities
Installs and repairs sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters and softeners, garbage disposals, sprinkler systems, traps, valves, pumps, meters, coils, laboratory equipment, drains, including cleaning drains, and other related piping and equipment.
Tests, installs, and maintains water distribution piping and control equipment, fire hydrants, sanitary and storm sewer systems, gas piping, and related distribution systems equipment.
Draws layouts. Reads and interprets blueprints and drawings.
Maintains records on equipment, inventory, and test reports on code compliant devices. Tracks materials and effort expended on each job assignment.
May perform or assist in the performance of the duties of Pipefitter or Insulator.
May provide technical support to Area Mechanics or student workers.
Responds to calls for emergency repair services.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Special Qualifications
Valid driver's license and ability to meet and maintain UI Fleet Safety Standards
Desirable Qualifications
Mechanical aptitude and previous mechanical or plumbing training experience
Ability to use equipment and tools effectively to perform essential job functions of the job with or without accommodations
Ability to move for extended periods of time
Ability to prioritize and organize multiple tasks
Basic knowledge of safety Measures
Compensation
Pay Level: 11
Starting Salary Minimum: 44557.92
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
Contact Information
Organization: Healthcare
Contact Name: Joseph Beebe
Contact Email: joseph-beebe@uiowa.edu
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Under general supervision, the position applies knowledge and skill at the journey level to install and repair piping, fixtures, appliances, laboratory equipment, and apparatus related to gas, air, steam, water, drainage systems, and heating and cooling systems.
Characteristic Duties And Responsibilities
Installs and repairs sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters and softeners, garbage disposals, sprinkler systems, traps, valves, pumps, meters, coils, laboratory equipment, drains, including cleaning drains, and other related piping and equipment.
Tests, installs, and maintains water distribution piping and control equipment, fire hydrants, sanitary and storm sewer systems, gas piping, and related distribution systems equipment.
Draws layouts. Reads and interprets blueprints and drawings.
Maintains records on equipment, inventory, and test reports on code compliant devices. Tracks materials and effort expended on each job assignment.
May perform or assist in the performance of the duties of Pipefitter or Insulator.
May provide technical support to Area Mechanics or student workers.
Responds to calls for emergency repair services.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Special Qualifications
Valid driver's license and ability to meet and maintain UI Fleet Safety Standards
Desirable Qualifications
Mechanical aptitude and previous mechanical or plumbing training experience
Ability to use equipment and tools effectively to perform essential job functions of the job with or without accommodations
Ability to move for extended periods of time
Ability to prioritize and organize multiple tasks
Basic knowledge of safety Measures
Compensation
Pay Level: 11
Starting Salary Minimum: 44557.92
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
Contact Information
Organization: Healthcare
Contact Name: Joseph Beebe
Contact Email: joseph-beebe@uiowa.edu
#J-18808-Ljbffr