Plumber 2

Job Description: Under general direction of a lead worker or supervision by departmental administrator, performs highly skilled plumbing repairs and installation of existing and/or new plumbing & maintains building facilities & equipment. Provides work direction, training & mentoring of lower level plumbers and/or other trades workers performing craft duties. Adheres to all OSHA and/or Ohio University required safety guidelines; Provides work direction, training and mentoring of lower level plumbers and/or trades workers performing craft duties; Repairs existing plumbing and installs new plumbing (e.g., unclogs commodes, sinks and sewage lines; installs tubs, showers, water closets, laundry equipment, drinking fountains and kitchen, laundry, hospital and heating equipment; Performs other miscellaneous duties (e.g., orders supplies, work scheduling, materials and equipment; prepares job estimates; maintains job records and completes necessary documentation; Uses Computerized Maintenance Management System ( CMMS ); Performs other related duties as required.Minimum Qualifications: Journey-level working knowledge of plumbing; Knowledge of employee mentoring, training and development; Knowledge of inventory control; Ability to read & write common vocabulary in sentence structure; Ability to add, subtract, multiply & divide whole numbers, calculate fractions, decimals & percentages; Ability to apply principles to solve practical problems; Ability to carry out technical instructions in written, oral, and pictorial form; Ability to work independently or with others; Demonstrated willingness to work with diverse populations; Demonstrate dexterity and skill in use of craft-associated hand &/or power tools & equipment; Knowledge of all applicable OSHA and/or Ohio University safety guidelines and procedures; Ability to work at heights; Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.; 48 months skilled experience in plumbing, or equivalent; Successful completion of a test may be required. Valid drivers license May be exposed to wet areas, dirt, grease, odors, sewage, cramped conditions, extreme hot or cold temperatures, heights, and electrical hazards; may be exposed to dangerous machinery; confined spaces An established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills.At the discretion of management, certain Plumber 2 positions may require a Backflow Prevention Certification to be maintained as a core, minimum job qualification. Management will identify this additional requirement for the specific position in the specific job posting. Not all Plumber 2 positions will be required to maintain the Backflow Prevention Certification; only those Plumber 2 employees hired under the specific job posting requiring the certification.Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of employee mentoring, training and development, inventory control.developed after employmentPlanning Unit: Vice President for Finance & AdministrationDepartment: Plumbing ShopApplicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position: Jeremy Daniels ([email protected])Employment Type: full-time regularAdvertised Salary: AFSCME |08|$24.14 – $27.18 hourly rate