Position Details
Position Information
| Requisition Number |
S3889P |
| Home Org Name |
Facilities Maintenance Zone 2 |
| Division Name |
VP, Facilities Management |
| Position Title |
Plumber |
| Job Class Code |
ND10/ND11 |
| Appointment Status |
Full-time |
| Part-time FTE |
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| Limited Term |
No |
| Limited Term Length |
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| Job Summary |
Auburn University Facilities Management
seeks a Plumber to join the team! This individual will provide skills and expertise to maintain, install, and replace plumbing pipes, fittings, and fixtures within campus facilities and infrastructure according to the National Plumbing Code.
About Auburn: Auburn was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama's best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years! Learn more about Auburn's impact, generous employee benefits, and thriving community by visiting
aub.ie/working-for-auburn.
It's a Lifestyle: The Auburn/Opelika area is a page right out of Southern Living magazine with an idyllic small-town feel, perfecting a unique balance between a close-knit community and driving consistent growth and development. Paralleling the exponential growth of Auburn University, the Auburn/Opelika area boasts services and amenities that cater to any interest. We're proud of our top school systems, city services, award-winning restaurants, and the infectious spirit of life in a college town. You can find us nestled halfway between the beach and the mountains in a lower-cost-of-living area, two hours outside of Atlanta or Birmingham. If you're new to Auburn, we'd love to introduce you. If you're already acquainted with Auburn, we'll keep it simple: it's time to come home! |
| Essential Functions |
Level I:
- Repairs and maintains internal building plumbing systems as well as associated sanitary sewer drains. Fixes routine problems involving drains, toilets, urinals, sinks, faucets, fixtures, valves, and domestic water supply piping.
- Installs plumbing piping, fittings, fixtures, valves, and other related appliances according to the National Plumbing Code as part of a project work crew or repair team. Assists in the repairs of water distribution piping and sanitary sewer piping.
- Performs preventative maintenance on building plumbing systems including drains, strainers, and valves.
- May be responsible for meeting and maintaining training and certification requirements as outlined by the Auburn University Facilities Management Policy: "Training, Education, and Certification Requirements for Mechanical and Electrical Trades Personnel".
- May be required to serve in an on-call status and remain work-ready when scheduled for an on-call period or rotation. Work-ready status requires an employee to return to the worksite within forty five minutes while being physically and mentally unimpaired and fit for duty, able to safely perform all essential job functions with no risk to self, coworkers, students, public, or property.
Level II:
- Repairs, installs, and replaces water and sanitary sewer piping, fittings, fixtures (sinks, faucets, toilets, urinals, etc.), valves, pumps, strainers, backflow preventers, boilers, hot water heaters, and water supply lines to equipment and appliances interior to campus buildings.
- Repairs, installs, and replaces exterior water distribution and storm sewer lines and related infrastructure across campus.
- Works on project crews executing large and complex new plumbing installation or replacement projects of building plumbing systems. Leads small project crews.
- Troubleshoots and leads routine and non-routine emergency repairs on exterior water distribution and storm drainage systems as well as interior building plumbing and gas systems.
- May be responsible for meeting and maintaining training and certification requirements as outlined by the Auburn University Facilities Management Policy: "Training, Education, and Certification Requirements for Mechanical and Electrical Trades Personnel". Internal employees promoting from Level I to Level II must have completed 200 hours of training in plumbing systems or relevant fields and be able to show documentation of training.
- May be required to serve in an on-call status and remain work-ready when scheduled for an on- call period or rotation. Work-ready status requires an employee to return to the worksite within forty five minutes while being physically and mentally unimpaired and fit for duty, able to safely perform all essential job functions with no risk to self, coworkers, students, public, or property.
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Minimum Qualifications
| Minimum Qualifications |
Level I
- High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of experience in installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of a wide array of common plumbing system components.
Level II
- Some college; vocational or Associate's Degree with focus in plumbing systems and equipment, pipe fitting, HVAC systems and equipment, basic electricity, or other related field
- 5 years of experience in installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of a wide array of common plumbing system components.
OR
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 6 years of experience in installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of a wide array of common plumbing system components.
Certification or Licensure Requirements:
Valid Driver's License (Level I & II) and a Valid Journeyman's Plumber's License (Level II)
Internal candidates may be required to provide training and certification requirements as outlined by the Auburn University Facilities Management Policy for some positions:
https://fm.auburn.edu/facilities-workforce-development/ |
Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications
| Minimum Skills and Abilities |
Level I:
- Knowledge of the National Plumbing Code.
- Knowledge regarding the installation, maintenance, repair, and proper operation of a wide array of routine water supply, water distribution, plumbing, and drainage systems.
- Knowledge regarding common interior plumbing systems components such as water and sanitary sewer piping, fittings, fixtures, valves, and strainers, as well as exterior water distribution and storm sewer piping.
- Knowledge concerning common plumbing piping types to include copper, galvanized, and PVC piping.
- Knowledge of the OSHA Safety Manual and safety practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of preventative maintenance procedures and practices.
- Skill in working with copper pipe to include "sweating" joints to connect fittings and pipe sections.
- Skill in working with PVC pipe and fittings.
- Skill in working with cast iron pipe and fittings.
- Skill removing and installing valves, faucets, traps, drains, flush mechanisms, toilets, urinals, sinks, sink hardware, and related plumbing fixtures.
- Skill to be able to perform routine repairs involving plumbing components and systems.
- Skill in performing basic piping layouts and configuration.
- Skill in reading blueprints.
- Skill in the use of hand and power tools applicable to trade.
- Skills to support routine and non-routine emergency repairs on building plumbing and campus water distribution systems.
- Ability to perform preventative maintenance according to published guidelines.
Level II:
- Journeyman level knowledge of the National Plumbing Code.
- Journeyman level knowledge regarding the installation, maintenance, repair, and proper operation of a wide array of routine and non-routine water supply, water distribution, plumbing, gas, storm sewer, and drainage systems.
- Journeyman level knowledge regarding a wide array of routine and non-routine plumbing systems components such as water and sanitary sewer piping, fittings, fixtures, valves, pumps, strainers, backflow preventers, boilers, hot water heaters, and water supply lines to equipment and appliances interior to campus buildings as well as exterior water distribution and storm sewer piping, valves, pumps, fittings, backflow preventers, and related components.
- Journeyman level expertise, knowledge, and skill concerning a wider range of plumbing piping types to include copper, galvanized, PVC, glass-lined acid resistant, cast iron, and storm sewer.
- Journeyman level knowledge regarding troubleshooting, assessment, and diagnostic techniques for routine and non-routine building plumbing or drainage system problems.
- Journeyman level knowledge regarding project management and the planning, scheduling, and overseeing of routine and non-routine building plumbing, campus water distribution, or campus storm sewer system repair projects.
- Journeyman level knowledge in the use of plumbing and drainage system monitoring, measurement, and diagnostics equipment and the ability to accurately use such equipment.
- Journeyman level expertise, knowledge, and skill concerning a wider range of large and complex plumbing systems components to include distribution system manual valves, motor controlled valves, traps/strainers, drains, and automated flush mechanisms.
- Journeyman level knowledge of natural gas systems and the associated components.
- Journeyman level knowledge of heating and air conditioning systems.
- Journeyman level knowledge of electrical systems.
- Ability to lead work crews.
- Ability to troubleshoot routine and non-routine plumbing problems.
- Skills to repair, install, and replace water and sanitary sewer piping, fittings, fixtures, valves, pumps, strainers, backflow preventers, boilers, hot water heaters, and water supply lines to equipment and appliances interior to campus buildings.
- Skills to repair, install, and replace exterior water distribution and storm sewer lines and related infrastructure across campus.
- Skills to lead routine and non-routine emergency repairs on building plumbing and campus water distribution systems.
- Skills to plan, oversee, and lead routine new plumbing installation or replacement projects of building plumbing systems.
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| Minimum Technology Skills |
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| Minimum License and Certifications |
Level I: Valid Driver's License.
Level II: Valid Driver's License and a Valid Journeyman's Plumber's License.
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Posting Detail Information
| Salary Range |
$35,500 - $64,600 |
| Job Category |
Facilities/Skills Trades |
| Working Hours if Non-Traditional |
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| City position is located in: |
Auburn |
| State position is located: |
Alabama |
| List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position |
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| Posting Date |
08/21/2024 |
| Closing Date |
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| EEO Statement |
AUBURN
UNIVERSITY IS AN
AFFIRMATIVE
ACTION/
EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/
EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their
website to learn more. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
- Only completed applications will be considered, so please provide all requested information in each section. This should include all employment history and required application documents.
- If required, be sure to attach cover letter and resume.
- Please include a copy of any required or relevant certifications/licenses in the "Other Documents" section.
- Please answer all supplemental questions completely and accurately.
- Reference providers should be individuals who can attest to your qualifications for a position. Examples include supervisors, coworkers, and professors. Personal References will not be accepted.
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| Quick Link for Internal Postings |
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/47598 |
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Auburn
$35,500 - $64,600
Oct 01, 2024