Description:
Plumber II
Facilities Management Services
Building Maintenance - Zone 01
Location: Atlanta Campus * Location is subject to change*
Schedule: 1st shift, Monday - Friday | 7:00 AM - 3:45 AM **Shift subject to change**
These are exciting times at the Building Maintenance Division. We are growing, and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence.
Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do but because it makes us a stronger team.
The Building Maintenance Department is seeking (1) Plumber II to join the already awesome team, taking the Building Maintenance Department to the next level of excellence!
WHAT MAKES The Building Maintenance Department A GREAT PLACE?

• A flexible work environment
• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO
The ideal candidate will perform advanced installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems at a skilled manual work level. In addition to supporting the department Plumber II will also:

• Repairs broken plumbing fixtures.
• Installs new fixtures.
• Install hot water systems.
• Cleans and drains obstructions in waste and sewage pipes.
• Operates pipe cutters and other plumbing equipment.
• Maintains records of completed work.
• Study building plans and working drawings to determine the sequence of installations.
• Locates and marks the position of pipes and pipe connections.
• Cuts openings in floors and walls to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
• Cuts, threads, and bends pipes to the required angle.
• Joins pipes by using screws, bolts, fittings, etc.
• Fills pipes with air or water and uses pressure gages to determine the location of leaks.
• Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, commodes, and water heaters.
• Replace washers in leaky faucets.
• Repairs burst pipes and open clogged drains.
• Install sprinklers on campus grounds.
• Serves as a lead worker on plumbing projects.
• Estimates the time frame for plumbing projects.
• Inspects completed plumbing projects.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY VALUES
Community: Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university.
Inclusion and Diversity: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, equity, and civility.
Transformation: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place.
Integrity: Adhering to our values, mission, and the truth through respectful cooperation and effective stewardship of resources.
Excellence: Achieving the highest standards and distinction in teaching, research, and service.
Strategic Innovation: Embracing invention and creativity in the pursuit of meaningful discovery using our collective talents.
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia State prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia State community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia State prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.
Background Check
Successful candidates must pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches applicable to the job, such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record.
Disclaimer:
This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties.
As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee's direct supervisor.
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:

• Technical or vocational degree and two years of related experience; a high school diploma or GED and four years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Requirements:

• Knowledge of standard tools, methods, and practices of the plumbing trade.
• Knowledge of plumbing codes.
• Knowledge of hazard and safety precautions involved in the plumbing trade.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to climb steps and ladders.
• Ability to access confined spaces.