Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Qualifications

A thorough knowledge of the campus water distribution system and its various components is preferred.

The journeyman license is obtained through the successful passing of a comprehensive examination after the completion of a 4 year, 8,000 plus hour accredited apprenticeship program.

The Water System Operators Distribution III license is obtained by the successful completion of a comprehensive examination after the completion of one year of correspondence courses and classroom work.

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.

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. Provides an adequate, safe supply of water for consumption and for the operation of the University.
2. Gathers data to analyze the water needs for maintaining and upgrading the water distribution system and serves on the Drinking Water Source Protection (DWSP) Committee.
3. Ensures that all fire hydrant shut off valves and equipment in the system are operable.
4. Oversees emergency water distribution shut downs and repairs.
5. Ensures adequate plumbing materials are available and compatible for emergency repairs or maintenance.
6. Collects water samples from the water system for analysis by the State Health Department Labs. These samples include inorganic regulated and unregulated, organic, total chemical, turbidity, bacterial, radionuclide and pesticides.
7. Oversees training of shop personnel on maintenance operations of valves, pumps, wells and controls.
8. Assumes position of supervisor when Plumbing Shop Supervisor is absent by overseeing maintenance and repairing work.
9. Assists city, county and state health departments perform sanitary survey and annually survey protection zones in DWSP Plan.

   Problem Solving

   In most cases the incumbent will receive work assignments including general instructions and direction from the Plumbing Supervisor. On the job, the incumbent will be exercising independent judgment as to the actions necessary to properly accomplish assigned projects within the Utah State Plumbing Code.

   Comments

   The incumbent is subject to provide on-call coverage, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to respond to emergencies which involve the water distribution system to include all associated equipment, wells and reservoirs.