Plumber

About the role

The Utilities Technician I or II - Plumber position at Bucknell University is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing plumbing systems in campus buildings. The position adheres to federal standards, employee safe practices, and university safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and repairs campus underground sewage and storm water drainage systems and underground domestic water and fire prevention systems.
• Installs, maintains, repairs, and retrofits plumbing systems and associated fixtures and components including water closets, sinks, tubs, faucets, meters, pumps, filters, water heaters, mixing valves, and emergency showers.
• Installs, maintains, repairs, and modifies fire sprinkler/prevention systems to meet building needs as per The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), including sprinklers, fire pumps, and dry system compressors/valves.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains water treatment equipment, piping, and controls to maintain water chemistry in building closed loop hydronic systems, cooling towers, and boiler make-up systems.
• Performs backflow preventer testing and repair to meet regulatory requirements.
• Performs maintenance on campus steam and hydronic systems and associated equipment including maintaining underground and building steam, condensate, chilled water and hot water piping systems, pumps, pump motors, steam traps, humidifiers, and heat exchangers.
• Troubleshoots, maintains, inspects, modifies, and repairs ventilation systems, air conditioning systems, and equipment including fans and fan motors.
• Provides support for projects including executing system outages as required and attending project walks-throughs.

Requirements

• Required – Plumber I: 2 year associates or technical degree, or a high school diploma plus 2 years of experience.
• Preferred, but not required – Plumber I: Vocational or technical training.
• Required – Plumber II: 2 year associates or technical degree plus 2 years of experience, or a high school diploma plus 4 years of experience.
• Preferred, but not required – Plumber II: Vocational or technical training.
• Required – Plumber II: A minimum of 6 years of related plumbing experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to move around the work site, including frequent work in crawl spaces, shafts, manholes, sewage and water line pipes, and other areas that could be claustrophobic.
• Significant exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Requires handling of objects up to 50 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Potential exposure to hazardous conditions such as proximity to machinery/tools, climbing, crawling, crouching, and exposure to chemicals.

Skills

The ideal candidate should have strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Proficiency in using tools and equipment specific to the field is also essential.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
• Tuition remission for spouses and children
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
• A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

Pay and Schedule

• Plumber I: $21.17 - $26.46
• Plumber II: $22.70 - $28.38
• This second-shift position is eligible for shift differential pay.

Schedule

On-campus Monday – Friday, 11:00am – 7:30pm.