The Plumber I position is a full-time, apprentice-level, position working under the guidance of the campus Master Plumber. The key functions of this position include, but are not limited to assisting with inspections, repairs, and maintenance of major plumbing systems across campus, including industrial pump systems, domestic water systems, and residential water systems.

The ideal candidate provides cost effective, efficient, reliable, maintenance service in preserving and upgrading the integrity of the campus facilities with minimal disruption to building occupants. They have experience working in a team environment and displays a "can-do" attitude.

Salary: $15.75 to $18.00 per hour

Essential Functions

• Assists to operate, maintain, calibrate, lubricate, replace expendable parts and repairs building systems (plumbing, water treatment, pneumatic systems, etc.)
• Assists with repairs and replaces parts as needed
• Assists with maintaining necessary logs or inputs information into facilities management system to track and report all activities
• Provides feedback and recommendations to supervisor as to possible improvements or modifications to building systems
• Ensures all work orders are completed on schedule and within provided time and cost estimates
• Provides support for after hour call outs and at university events
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• 6 months related plumbing maintenance experience in an industrial, commercial, or institutional setting including limited advanced trade experience
• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Basic prioritization and time management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensing or Certification in Plumbing
• Trade school certification in an appropriate technical field or apprenticeship training program or ability to enroll in a program within 6 months of hire
• Two years of related experience in one or more of the following: preventive and predictive maintenance, general construction and facility maintenance, plumbing, pneumatic systems and associated equipment, mechanical equipment operation, and/or troubleshooting and repair
• Valid Texas Driver's License (or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment) required with no more than three moving violations or at-fault accidents within the past 36 months and no convictions or deferred dispositions for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) within the past 5 years
• Computer literacy to allow for interface with computerized maintenance management systems
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, drawings and schematics

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift loads no greater than 50 lbs
• Must be able to climb stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and work around confined areas with piping and wiring obstructions, as needed, to access equipment.
• Requires moderate to heavy physical activity, including bending, stooping, climbing, balancing, standing, and walking up to 8 hours per day. Occasionally required to enter utility tunnels and confined spaces

Work Conditions

• Physical Environment:
  • Requires exposure to high-pressure boilers and steam piping, high voltage electricity, high noise levels, rotating and other potentially dangerous equipment
  • Requires work in mechanical rooms, tunnels, labs, attics, crawl spaces, non-conditioned spaces, and dusty, dirty, and wet conditions.
  • Requires personal protective equipment such as hearing protection, safety shoes, and safety glasses
• Work Hours and Travel:
  • After hours work may be required or other work outside the regular schedule may be needed
  • Available on a continuous "on call" basis for response to problems and emergencies that affect campus operations
  • May require periodic travel to classes, conferences, and vendor sites as needed

Essential Personnel

• This position is considered essential during a campus emergency. The incumbent in this position is expected to report to campus, provide the essential services designated and work under the overall direction of the Crisis Management Team for the duration of a campus emergency

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Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with commitment to diversity at all levels, and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

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