Qualified Craft Worker (Plumbing and Steamfitting), Multiple Positions/Various Work Schedules (Five Positions)

About the role

The University of Connecticut, Facilities Operations, Storrs Campus is seeking qualified Craft Workers (Plumbing and Steamfitting) for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift positions across various work schedules. These are permanent, full-time positions with 37.5 hours per week. The hourly salary is $33.47/hour for new hires, while current NP-2 employees' hourly rates are based on their current salaries/steps.

Responsibilities

• Performs highly skilled tasks in accordance with standard plumbing and steamfitting trade practices and codes
• Assembles, installs and repairs air, gas, water, steam and sewer disposal systems
• Cuts, bends, reams and threads pipes
• Caulks and tests joints
• Installs and repairs gas, water, steam and sanitary fixtures
• Covers and insulates tanks, pipes and related objects
• Works with high pressure hot water and steam systems
• Performs minor tests for fuel specific gravity and gas leaks
• Adds water treatment chemicals to boilers
• Makes estimates of time, personnel and determines and obtains required materials on assigned tasks
• Keeps necessary records
• May braze pipes
• May inspect and repair steam traps and/or vaults fed by main system at various locations
• May remove pipe insulation materials associated with the repair of pipes and fittings using OSHA approved methods
• May inspect and repair medical gas systems
• May perform duties related to similar trade areas as required
• May act as liaison with other operating units and outside contacts
• May operate heavy equipment
• May respond to fire and/or crash emergency situations at state owned airports
• Performs related duties as required

Requirements

• Current State of Connecticut P-1 or P-2 license is required
• Must be willing and able to work during emergency closures/delayed openings due to inclement weather or for significant events affecting campus operations
• Participation in the Weekly On-Call Rotation Schedule is required
• Must be willing and able to respond to emergencies on overtime (nights, weekends or holidays)

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been performing skilled plumbing and steamfitting trades
• Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma designating completion of subject requirements in a maintenance trade area may be substituted for two (2) years of the General Experience
• Satisfactory performance and completion of the UConn Facilities Internship Training Program may be substituted for the General and Special Experience as determined by UConn Facilities Operations and Human Resources Management
• Two (2) years of experience as a Qualified Craft Worker Trainee in a designated maintenance trade area may be substituted for the General and Special Experience
• Experience performing technical duties within the plumbing and steamfitting trade area on a military base, aircraft carrier or large compound may be substituted for the General and Special Experience on a year for year basis

Skills

• Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply standard tools, materials, methods and standard plumbing and steamfitting trade practices
• Interpersonal skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prepare estimates and keep shop records
• Utilize computer software

Benefits

A full benefits package including medical and dental insurance is available. For more information, please visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/employee-benefits-overview/

For additional information regarding benefits visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/benefits-beyond-pay/