Plumber/Pipefitter

Under general supervision

• Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing defective equipment, replacing or mending broken pipes, and opening clogged drains.
• Assembles pipe sections, tubing and fittings, using screws, bolts, solder, plastic solvent, and caulking.
• Cuts opening in structures to accommodate pipe and pipefittings, using hand and power tools.
• Locates and marks position of pipe installations and passage holes in structures, using measuring instruments such as ruler and level.
• Studies building plans and inspects structures to determine required materials and equipment and sequence of pipe installations.
• Installs pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, and fixtures such as sinks, toilers and tubs, using hand and power tools.
• Cuts threads, and bends pipe to required angle, using pipe cutters, pipe-threading machine, and pipe-bending machine.
• Fills pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observes pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.

Duties/Responsibilities (25%)

• Repair and maintain heating, plumbing, steam, water and drainage systems.
• Repair, install and replace plumbing fixtures such as sinks, water closets, showers, heaters, hot water tanks and other related plumbing fixtures.
• Repair and maintain dining hall equipment, including, but not limited to, dishwashing machines, garbage disposals and steam kettles.
• Assemble and install valves, pipe fittings and pipes.
• Correct openings in walls and floors in order to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings.

Technical Skills (25%)

• Determine appropriate sizes, locations, tools and methods of solving plumbing and pipe fitting problems.
• Maintain and service equipment used in performance of duties.
• May perform welding, brazing cutting, threading, bending and other normal plumbing and pipe fitting techniques, using appropriate tools and methods.

Specialized Skills (25%)

• Repair and maintain steam distribution system and associated valves, pumps, traps and manholes.
• Repair and maintain forced hot water and steam heating systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot HVAC systems.

Collaborative Skills (25%)

• Coordinate with outside contractors as necessary.
• Work collaboratively with Plymouth Village Water & Sewer District.
• Work cooperatively with other plumbers, HVAC technicians and other Physical Plant staff.
• Help Physical Plant reach the goal of providing the best service possible to our customers.

Requirements

• Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience: High school diploma/GED.
• Required Licenses & Certifications: NH Drivers License, NH Journeyman/Master Plumber License.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Pipefitting including but not limited to soldering, brazing, pressing, threaded fittings etc., The ability to troubleshoot plumbing and heating equipment, The ability or willingness to learn to rebuild hydronic pumps and associated components, The ability to adapt to changing technologies.
• Preferred Qualifications: Backflow tester certification, NH Gasfitter license, Training in confined space entry or willingness to be trained, Ability to respond to after-hour emergency calls, Ability to read and understand blueprints.

Applicant Instructions

To apply, applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents within the Resume/Cover Letter section of their application: Resume/CV, Contact Information for 3 Professional References.

Plymouth State University

The University offers high-quality baccalaureate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs. Through research and innovative community partnerships, the University contributes to the economic, social, cultural, and environmental development of the North Country and Lakes Region of New Hampshire and beyond.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources.