Job Details
Job Location
Columbia College - Columbia, SC
Position Type
Full Time
Description
JOB SUMMARY
This position performs journey-level plumbing work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of air, gas, water and waste disposal systems in campus-wide buildings and facilities; assists skilled technicians in performing a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the maintenance, repair, alteration and construction of college buildings, facilities, and fixtures including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical, and painting; and performs related work as required. This class works within a general outline of work to be performed and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assembles pipe sections, tubing, or fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, or welding equipment.
• Installs, repairs and replaces pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers, water heaters, or fixtures such as sinks, toilets, faucets and pipes using hand or power tools; clears obstructions from lines.
• Fills pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observes pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
• Directs helpers engaged in pipe cutting, preassembly, or installation of plumbing systems or components.
• Keeps records of work assignments.
• Participates in remodeling of campus buildings and facilities including submitting cost estimates to supervisor.
• Inspects campus buildings and facilities to identify maintenance needs and safety issues.
• Participates in performing a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the maintenance and repair of college buildings, facilities, and fixtures including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical, and painting.
• Cleans and maintains tools and equipment.
• Loads and unloads equipment and supplies.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses routine equipment and system problems; schedules and performs routine repair work or parts replacement.
• Monitors and maintains accurate records on preventive maintenance/repair work completed.
• Responds as needed to emergency situations requiring maintenance and repair work.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Four (4) years of experience in performing journey-level plumbing work.
• Certification in Plumbing preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of techniques, methods and tools of the plumbing trade.
• Skill in the performance of duties related to the plumbing trade.
• Skill in the use and care of the tools associated with the plumbing trade.
• Knowledge of safety practices relevant to the tasks performed and equipment employed.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Ability to perform arithmetic.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of safety practices relevant to the area of employment.
• Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work requires the ability to lift 50 to 75 pounds independently and be able to perform strenuous physical labor, and the ability to exert 50 to 75 pounds of force frequently. May be required to use a ladder or scaffolding. Also requires frequent bending, squatting, standing, reaching, climbing, kneeling, stooping, crawling, and occasional sitting. May be required to occasionally work in small, hard to reach spaces. Work is performed both inside a facility and outdoors in all weather conditions. Some hazardous situations may exist based on work to be performed.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work environment may risk exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, vibration, fumes and/or noxious odors, moving machinery, electrical shock, heights, disease/pathogens, toxic/caustic chemicals.
EOE M/F/D/V