Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Performs any plumbing-related mechanical work, including installations, alterations, repairs and general maintenance using journeyman level plumbing skills and knowledge. Maintains water, sewer and gas lines including primary and secondary systems and related equipment.

Qualifications

Licensed as a journeyman plumber in the State of Utah and demonstrated human relation and effective communications skills or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required.

Back Flow Tester, Gas System Operator and/or Medical Gases Installer certification by appropriate regulatory agency strongly preferred. Certain positions require that an appropriate certification be obtained by passing a certification exam within a specified period of time to be determined by individual University departments. The certification must be maintained through regular recertification.

Licensed Water Purveyor skills; CPO Certified Pool & Spa Operator skills are preferred.

Dependent upon department of assignment, a valid Utah driver’s license may be required.

This position is not responsible for providing patient care.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

1. Services, repairs and maintains all types of control valves by removing, disassembling, inspecting and replacing worn/broken parts, if necessary, and reassembling and reinstalling.
2. Performs preventive maintenance on restrooms, water softeners, RO-DI pure water systems, swimming pools, pump stations, annual surveys (cathodic-gas leak) and related piping systems.
3. Identifies and resolves plumbing problems by repairing or replacing pipes, fittings, valves, plugged drains, faucets, toilet repairs, etc.
4. Determines proper materials for the particular assignment at hand so that equipment and materials are matched properly for the application.
5. Remodels old plumbing systems preparing a bill of materials needed, and then constructing the new systems according to plan by using appropriate equipment.
6. Installs rough in and finish work for new construction by installing main sewers, manholes, storm drains, acid waste, compressed air, vacuum, natural gas, fire hydrants and water distribution trunk lines and later hooking up individual components such as sinks, drains, taps, and related equipment.
7. Installs, repairs and tests RP back flow preventers and vacuum breakers on equipment and double checks valves on all potable water connections as required by the IPC code and Utah rules and regulations.
8. Performs assigned preventive maintenance checks on valves, pumps, water heaters, dilution tanks, and other operating equipment.
9. Maintains swimming pools, whirlpools, saunas, and related equipment and provides accurate water treatment care.
10. May install, maintain and repair medical gas systems such as oxygen, breathing air, patient vacuum, waste anesthetic vacuum, etc.
11. May install, maintain and repair steam distribution systems used for humidification and sterilization.
12. May be responsible for the performance and training of a plumber apprentice.
13. May be required to be on a weekly on-call schedule 24-7 on a weekly rotation to perform emergency repairs at odd hours and during weekends as needed.

Problem Solving

Incumbents will experience a wide variety of problems and will need to make decisions about the appropriate equipment to use, the most efficient and effective manner to resolve the problem. Inform supervision of any changes and solve inherent problems of the job with little or no supervision. The incumbent is to interpret drawings select materials and determine the most effective type of construction, while making sure that the work meets Utah codes and regulations.

Comments

The work environment involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises. There is considerable physical activity requiring heavy physical work, such as lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. The work environment also involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.