Plumber I

Description

Under the general supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, Electrical and Plumbing, maintain, repair, and implement preventative maintenance for the Maintenance Shop of Crafts and Trades. Complete routine and emergency work orders. Performs preventive maintenance, as assigned.

Examples of Duties

Under general supervision, this position provides routine maintenance, and performs the following duties: - 75%

• Service and maintain electric motors, shaft bearings, and gear reducers.
• Lube or oil gears, spindles, belts, blowers, and filters.
• Clean heating and cooling coils, cooling tower basins, and air intake grills. Inspect, service, and support equipment for wear.
• Make adjustments as needed to correct misalignments.
  
  

Make minor repairs and replacements to plumbing systems, lines, pipes, and fixtures, to include: - 20%

• Unclog lines.
• Replace gaskets and faucets.
• Repair lines and leaks.
• Attach fittings and pipes using materials and techniques of the trade.
• Unclog drains. Replace filters.
• Repair leaks in various systems using materials and techniques of the trade.
• Replace small motors or pumps.
• Provides maintenance support as needed to assist the night maintenance shop with work orders.
• Complete carpentry, minor electrical, and mechanical tasks as assigned.
  
  

Other duties as assigned - 5%

Education

Typical Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Plumbing related trade school completion preferred. This requirement may substitute for the 6 months experience that is required.
  
  

Experience:

• Six (6) months experience in the maintenance and repair of plumbing systems required.
• Additional experience and skills in the maintenance of various trades; HVAC, carpentry or electrical preferred.
  
  

Licenses and Certifications:

• City of Warrensburg Plumber License preferred
  
  

Supplemental Information

Physical/Environmental Factors

• Exposure to fumes and/or chemicals
• Lifting (weight) - 70 lbs
• Exposure to electrical current.
• Work in cramped and hot spaces.
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, lifts and bucket truck.
  
  

Working Hours And Days

Monday - Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, on call

Special Instructions

Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

9-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.

Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.

Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our faculty and staff are the university’s most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.

Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include:

• 30.25% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university;
• Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan;
• Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year. Full-time employees are also eligible for up to $175 towards non-credit courses each fiscal year. Employees can earn up to full tuition for their dependents;
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university;
• Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts;
• University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage;
• Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year.
• The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years.
• The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus.
• An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life;
• UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage.
  
  

To learn more about the wonderful benefits available as a University of Central Missouri employee, visit our benefits page!

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you have a minimum of (6) months of experience in the maintenance and repair of plumbing systems?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question