Plumber

The University of Georgia (UGA), chartered in 1785, is the birthplace of public higher education in America and the state’s flagship university. UGA is ranked among the top 20 public universities by U.S. News & World Report, with its main campus in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta. The university employs over 10,800 faculty and staff and enrolls more than 41,000 students across 19 schools and colleges.

The Facilities Management Division (FMD) manages, operates, and maintains campus landscapes, buildings, and infrastructure to promote long-term sustainability. FMD employs over 900 personnel and is the largest division reporting to the Vice President for Finance and Administration.

About the role

This is skilled technical work at a journeyman level involving the operation, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of plumbing systems, steam and hot water boiler equipment, gas-fired equipment, and fire protection systems. Work includes both building systems and utility services such as water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and gas distribution.

Responsibilities

• Replace, install, and modify plumbing systems associated with casework during renovation and remodeling projects (50% of time).
• Operate, troubleshoot, repair, and install building plumbing systems, related equipment, utility services (gas, water, sewer), steam and hot water boilers, furnaces, and associated equipment (30% of time).
• Interact with customers via phone and in person to coordinate work. Prepare work-related documents (work orders, vouchers, reports, purchase requests, etc.) (10% of time).
• Complete other duties assigned by the supervisor as necessary to meet project needs (10% of time).

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair steam and hot water boilers and associated system equipment.
• Ability to install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair building plumbing systems and components.
• Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions and work from blueprints and sketches.
• Understanding and application of standard trade practices in performing work.
• Ability to prepare simple, clear, and concise written descriptions of work performed.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs. throughout shift.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, bend, squat, work from a standard or extended ladder, and work with hands above head.
• Work is performed in both buildings and outside, sometimes in adverse weather conditions.
• Driving is a responsibility of this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Journeyman-level experience in plumbing and related systems.

Benefits

• Eligible for benefits under the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS).

Pay

Advertised salary: $42,000 or commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position with a work schedule of Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. On occasion, the employee may be required to perform duties after hours (evenings and weekends) due to emergency situations or planned work.