Position Details
Position Information
Requisition Number
S3977P
Home Org Name
Preventive Maintenance
Division Name
VP, Facilities Management
Position Title
Plumber - 2nd Shift
Job Class Code
ND10 / ND11
Appointment Status
Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term
Limited Term Length
Job Summary
Facilities Management at Auburn University is seeking skilled Plumbers to join our 2nd shift team - and contribute to the upkeep of our vibrant campus environment!
You'll play a crucial role in maintaining, installing, and replacing plumbing pipes, fittings, and fixtures across our campus, ensuring our facilities are in top shape.
This position operates from 3 : 30 PM to 12 : 00 AM. A 10% shift differential will be paid for all hours of a regularly assigned evening or night shift provided the employee actually works four hours or more between the hours of 3 : 00 p.m. and 7 : 00 a.m.
Why Auburn University?
- Award-Winning Employer : Named a "Best in Alabama" employer by Forbes, Auburn University boasts impressive employee longevity, with an average tenure of ten years.
- Competitive Benefits : Enjoy state benefits including a retirement plan with vesting at 10 years, generous leave accrual, and parental leave opportunities.
- Tuition Assistance : Take advantage of our tuition assistance program with free classes for employees and a 50% tuition waiver for dependents.
Auburn / Opelika : The Perfect Place to Live
- Southern Charm : Experience the best of Southern living in the Auburn / Opelika area, with its small-town charm and vibrant community.
- Growth and Development : Benefit from the area's growth alongside Auburn University, with top-notch services, award-winning restaurants, and a dynamic college town atmosphere.
- Prime Location : Enjoy a lower cost of living while being just two hours away from Atlanta or Birmingham, and halfway between the beach and the mountains.
Essential Functions
Level I :
- Repairs and maintains internal building plumbing systems as well as associated sanitary sewer drains. Fixes routine problems involving drains, toilets, urinals, sinks, faucets, fixtures, valves, and domestic water supply piping.
- Installs plumbing piping, fittings, fixtures, valves, and other related appliances according to the National Plumbing Code as part of a project work crew or repair team.
Assists in the repairs of water distribution piping and sanitary sewer piping.
- Performs preventative maintenance on building plumbing systems including drains, strainers, and valves.
- May be responsible for meeting and maintaining training and certification requirements as outlined by the Auburn University Facilities Management Policy : "Training, Education, and Certification Requirements for Mechanical and Electrical Trades Personnel".
- May be required to serve in an on-call status and remain work-ready when scheduled for an on-call period or rotation. Work-ready status requires an employee to return to the worksite within forty five minutes while being physically and mentally unimpaired and fit for duty, able to safely perform all essential job functions with no risk to self, coworkers, students, public, or property.
Level II :
Repairs, installs, and replaces water and sanitary sewer piping, fittings, fixtures (sinks, faucets, toilets, urinals, etc.
valves, pumps, strainers, backflow preventers, boilers, hot water heaters, and water supply lines to equipment and appliances interior to campus buildings.
- Repairs, installs, and replaces exterior water distribution and storm sewer lines and related infrastructure across campus.
- Works on project crews executing large and complex new plumbing installation or replacement projects of building plumbing systems.
Leads small project crews.
- Troubleshoots and leads routine and non-routine emergency repairs on exterior water distribution and storm drainage systems as well as interior building plumbing and gas systems.
- May be responsible for meeting and maintaining training and certification requirements as outlined by the Auburn University Facilities Management Policy : "Training, Education, and Certification Requirements for Mechanical and Electrical Trades Personnel".
- May be required to serve in an on-call status and remain work-ready when scheduled for an on- call period or rotation. Work-ready status requires an employee to return to the worksite within forty five minutes while being physically and mentally unimpaired and fit for duty, able to safely perform all essential job functions with no risk to self, coworkers, students, public, or property.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Level I
High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of experience in installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of a wide array of common plumbing system components.
Level II
- Some college; vocational or Associate's Degree with focus in plumbing systems and equipment, pipe fitting, HVAC systems and equipment, basic electricity, or other related field
- 5 years of experience in installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of a wide array of common plumbing system components.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 6 years of experience in installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of a wide array of common plumbing system components.
Certification or Licensure Requirements :
Valid Driver's License (Level I & II) and a Valid Journeyman's Plumber's License (Level II)
Internal candidates may be required to provide training and certification requirements as outlined by the Auburn University Facilities Management Policy for some positions : https : / / fm.
auburn.edu / facilities-workforce-development /
Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications
Minimum Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of the National Plumbing Code.
- Knowledge regarding the installation, maintenance, repair, and proper operation of a wide array of routine water supply, water distribution, plumbing, and drainage systems.
- Knowledge regarding common interior plumbing systems components such as water and sanitary sewer piping, fittings, fixtures, valves, and strainers, as well as exterior water distribution and storm sewer piping.
- Knowledge concerning common plumbing piping types to include copper, galvanized, and PVC piping.
- Knowledge of the OSHA Safety Manual and safety practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of preventative maintenance procedures and practices.
- Skill in working with copper pipe to include "sweating" joints to connect fittings and pipe sections.
- Skill in working with PVC pipe and fittings.
- Skill in working with cast iron pipe and fittings.
- Skill removing and installing valves, faucets, traps, drains, flush mechanisms, toilets, urinals, sinks, sink hardware, and related plumbing fixtures.
- Skill to be able to perform routine repairs involving plumbing components and systems.
- Skill in performing basic piping layouts and configuration.
- Skill in reading blueprints.
- Skill in the use of hand and power tools applicable to trade.
- Skills to support routine and non-routine emergency repairs on building plumbing and campus water distribution systems.
- Ability to perform preventative maintenance according to published guidelines
Minimum Technology Skills
Minimum License and Certifications
- Driver License, Valid and in State
- Valid Journeyman's Plumber's License (Level II)
Desired Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Salary Range
$17.07 / hour-$31.06 / hour
Job Category
Facilities / Skills Trades
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
Monday - Friday 3 : 30 PM-12 : 00 AM
City position is located in :
Auburn
State position is located :
Alabama
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date
09 / 25 / 2024
Closing Date
EEO Statement
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
The Office of Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity (AA / EEO ) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community.
Please visit their website to learn more.
Special Instructions to Applicants
- Only completed applications will be considered, so please provide all requested information in each section. This should include all employment history and required application documents.
- If required , be sure to attach cover letter and resume.
- Please include a copy of any required or relevant certifications / licenses in the "Other Documents" section.
- Please answer all supplemental questions completely and accurately.
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https : / / www.auemployment.com / postings / 48807
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