Plumber

Plumber

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With more than 260 major buildings enhancing the magnificent landscape of the Ithaca campus, approximately 1,000 highly talented and dedicated staff serve as steward of the campus resources and operations.

All employees are accountable for supporting the organization's values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity; and supporting inclusive and sustainable practices in carrying out everyday responsibilities.

Facilities Management (FM) provides maintenance, grounds, and custodial services to the entire campus. As a key steward of the University's facilities, FM is responsible for facility assessments, skilled trades, general construction, building care, grounds, recycling, asbestos, and the management of planned, corrective, and preventive maintenance.

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work / life integration of oneself and others.

Perform installation of and the maintenance on all building and / or utilities distribution piping systems associated with the plumber, pipefitter, and sprinkler fitter trade. Individual must have a strong knowledge of the plumbing, pipefitting, and pipe welding industry, and an ability to read and understand shop & field drawings / documents.

This is an endowed, union position within the BTC. The starting pay rate is $41.72 / hour.

We are a valuebased organization where all employees are accountable for supporting the organization's values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity. Facilities and Campus Services employees are required to attend staff development trainings and participate in the performance evaluation process.

We require these qualifications :

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent with at least 5 years of experience in the plumbing or related field.
• Must belong to the local Plumbers Union or be able to join within 30 days after starting employment at Cornell.
• Must have and maintain a valid US driver's license; may be required to operate a motor vehicle (your own vehicle or Cornell-owned) to travel to / from job sites.
• Good customer relations, interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Required to inspect and work in crawl spaces, attics, laboratories, ventilation equipment, mechanical rooms, mechanical shafts, sub basements, and confined, isolated areas.
• Access to these may be by ladder or scaffold tower on platforms up to 100' high. Risk exposure to asbestos, toxic vapors, heat, cold, height, and accumulated dirt. Use of employer provided safety equipment, including a respirator, is required.
• Must be available to work overtime as duties require, including weekends.
• Possibility of shift work.
• Delivers heavy material to job sites.
• Must have ability to ascend and descend heights, have agility and freedom of movement, ability to climb stairs, ladders, and scaffold, and ability to move easily in confined spaces.
• Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities.

You will be a top candidate with our preferred qualifications :

No relocation and visa sponsorship available.

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University Job Title : Plumber

Job Family : Building Trades Council

Level : REG

Pay Rate Type : Hourly

Pay Range : Refer to Union Pay Rates Link Below

Remote Option Availability : Onsite

Company : Endowed

Contact Name : Catherine Baldessare

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