Plumber- Facilities Management

University of Maryland • College Park, MD

4d • $51,069 - $61,283

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs plumbing work at the journey level. Supports the plumbing needs of the campus, to include maintenance of the University’s total underground and inside building distribution systems such as water, sanitary sewers and storm sewers with pipes ranging in diameter from 2” to 48”.

Requirements

• Must be a Journeyman WSSC-licensed Plumber/Gasfitter; Certified w/cross-connect, back flow certification.
• Must possess and maintain a Driver’s license valid in the State of Maryland with fewer than 6 points.
• Four years progressively responsible experience in the plumbing trade.
• Possession of a certification as a licensed plumber from the State of Maryland or from another state that qualifies for reciprocity in Maryland.
• Comprehensive knowledge of and skill in the theory, principles, methods and techniques used in the plumbing trade.
• Thorough knowledge of and skill in basic mathematics including area, volume, weights, and the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions; of OSHA regulations related to the plumbing trade; of plumbing codes, the requirements for domestic water and waste disposal systems.
• Skill in the use and maintenance of the tools and equipment of the plumbing trade; in the installation and repair of sanitary plumbing and appliances; in welding, soldering, and threading pipe.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, drawings, and specifications; to prepare summaries and reports; to communicate effectively and follow directions; to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery; to work from ladders and scaffolding; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools, and supplies and/or exert force up to 70 lbs.; to concurrently manipulate multiple controls on equipment and machinery; to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs plumbing work at the journey level.
• Supports the plumbing needs of the campus.
• Maintenance of the University’s total underground and inside building distribution systems such as water, sanitary sewers and storm sewers with pipes ranging in diameter from 2” to 48”.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED