Career Center
West Chester, Pennsylvania
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Posted: 03-Mar-23
Location: West Chester, Pennsylvania
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Position Summary
Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s Facilities Department Plumbing Shop invites applications for the skilled position of Plumber.
We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good. As part of this community, the Facilities Division designs, constructs and maintains a dynamic, safe, and sustainable campus to continually advance its nationally benchmarked living and learning community. The shops are responsible for preventative maintenance according to their expertise and keep all operating systems in good repair; make the campus a comfortable, safe, and attractive place to learn, live, work, and recreate; respond quickly to the emergency maintenance and repair needs of the campus community.
WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; generous retirement plans; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate commercial and / or residential plumbing experience with repairs and preventative maintenance and codes; the ability to utilize an electronic work order system, recognize problems, and offer repair solutions.
Under the supervision of the foreman, the WCU Plumber performs journey level work in the including installing, replacing, repairing and performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on University plumbing systems and equipment.
Responsibilities include:
- Inspect, install, repair and replace pipes, fittings and plumbing fixtures to maintain the heating water, gas and plumbing systems of the University
- Perform skilled tasks in laying out, installing, repairing, and maintaining plumbing fixtures and systems
- Estimate labor, costs, and materials via blueprints and physical inspections
- Inspect all connections and other parts of plumbing system for leaks
- Replace defective pipe by cutting, bending, threading and assembling pipe
- Solder and caulk leaks and broken pipes
- Assemble and install piping, fittings, and valves
- Install, maintain, repair, DW, and DHW systems and their components. i.e. water heaters, pumps, relief valves, elements
- Install fixture supports and hangers
- Install, repair, and maintain underground piping systems i.e. sanitary/storm and water mains
- Open clogged drains with plumber's snake or vacuum plunger
- Replace worn washers or other parts in leaky valves or taps
- Repair or replace damaged plumbing fixtures such as sinks, faucets, flushometers, toilets, showers and bathtubs and/or connects them to outlet and inlet pipes by fitting gaskets, couplings, traps and valves, and soldering connections to seal joints where necessary
- Maintain knowledge of flow, pressure, and capacity of plumbing systems
- Maintain knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and practices used in the plumbing trade
- Stay up to date with modern technology surrounding the plumbing trade
- Communicate accordingly with all customers, informing them of job status
- Ensure that all tasks assigned are performed with a high level of quality and customer service
- Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the mechanical trades involved
- Climb, balance, stoop, kneel and crouch to gain access to pipes, systems and equipment
- Handle a variety of hand and power tools
- Interpret plumbing systems blueprints and diagrams
- Communicate effectively in writing and orally
- Must be able to work from heights, ladders and scaffolding
- Able to operate and work from a scissor or man lift and the bucket lift truck
Minimum Qualifications
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Three years of experience in the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing components and fixtures OR
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Any equivalent combination of experience and training
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Valid driver's license
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
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Knowledge of methods, materials, hazards, safety precautions, and practices of the plumbing and pipefitting trades
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Knowledge of flows, pressure, and capacity of water tanks and lines
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Knowledge of the care and use of tools used in the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems, fixtures, and components
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Knowledge of the use and functionality of Microsoft Office Suite software
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Ability to read and interpret plumbing blueprints, drawings, and schematics
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
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Ability to communicate effectively orally
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Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Preferred Qualifications
- Commercial and / or residential plumbing experience
- Code related experience
- Service repairs and preventative maintenance related work
- Licensure as a journey plumber or registration as a master plumber
Special Instructions
Ask about advancement opportunity.
As a member of the Facilities Divisional staff, this position is deemed "essential" and must remain or report to work during partial or full day closings of the University due to hazardous road conditions, emergency circumstances or for other reasons.
Candidates must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. Application allows for cover letter and resume attachments (not required).
Applicants must successfully complete interview process to be considered as a finalist.
Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances WCU's educational mission. The University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer encouraging diversity. Women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment criminal background checks.
