Plumber III

Department : Facilities

Classification : Trades Technician 3

Job Category : Classified Staff

Job Type : Full-Time

Work Schedule : Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs / wk)

Location : Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type : On Site Required

Pay Band : 03

Salary : Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check : Yes

Motor Vehicle Records Check : Yes

About the Department :

George Mason University Facilities ensures a quality physical environment supporting the mission of the university. We will be the technical and business experts of choice with the total trust and confidence of our students, faculty, and staff.

About the Position :

Tired of driving all over the metro area to a new job site each day? Want to work on a beautiful college campus with 677 acres of wooded land?

Then start a new job as a State employee of Virginia. We’ve got the work. We have a great team. Now, we need an additional team member to contribute to our busy environment.

We want someone who is reliable, takes pride in their work, and will make a noticeable contribution to the educational facilities at George Mason.

Your manager can trust that you will get the job done.

George Mason’s Facilities department is committed to providing a safe, functional, and clean community experience at the university.

So, what’s in it for you?

Great benefits for you

• Lots of leave, including paid annual leave, paid holidays, paid sick leave, paid two-week winter break (please note the break employees often receive during the holiday season is not regularly guaranteed and is subject to annual approval);
• Tuition exemption and professional development;
• Commuter Choice Transit Benefit;
• Virginia Retirement System Hybrid Plan; and
• Patriot Perks discounts to restaurants, events, and more!

For you and your family

• Health / dental / vision benefits; and
• Tuition dependent benefit (restrictions apply).

We know, it’s a good gig. Here's what the job looks like....

Responsibilities :

Works without supervision and occasionally oversees subordinates performing installation, modification, maintenance, and repair work on University plumbing, irrigation, gas systems, and equipment to include :

• Performs complex journey-level work to diagnose defects, install, repair, and maintain piping of all plumbing and gas systems with a high degree of quality and efficiency;
• Coordinates the work of multiple trade disciplines in large / complex projects;
• Keeps abreast of current codes and industry changes within the trade;
• Ensures work is completed on-time and within established budget;
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance activities without direction or oversight and within established schedules;
• Tests, installs, and maintains gas piping and equipment;
• Maintains wastewater management systems;
• Prioritizes work, determines appropriate materials to order, communicates status of repairs with customers, researches different methods of repairs and available materials, and keeps work areas and buildings assigned in good working order;
• Drives a vehicle to and from locations and keeps vehicle supplied with tools and materials, and keeps it maintained and in an orderly, clean condition;
• Performs miscellaneous duties such as cleaning and painting equipment and mechanical areas;
• Picks up materials from suppliers when requested. Inspects areas and reports problems to supervisor;
• Maintains paperwork and electronic communications, including work orders and recording time;
• Orders and includes materials on work orders in an expedient manner;
• Follows established University and departmental policies and procedures; and follows established safety procedures and reports accidents and problems to supervisor promptly;
• Performs other duties as assigned; and
• May be required to work additional hours in the event of an emergency. This may require reporting to work early, staying late, and / or working weekends.

Employee is designated as Essential Personnel. All essential personnel employees are required to report for snow removal or other emergency when assigned.

Required Qualifications :

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Masters license or equivalent experience;
• Demonstrated progressive experience (generally 5+ years) in the plumbing trade;
• Demonstrated knowledge of equipment, materials, methods, practices, and tools used in the plumbing trade;
• Demonstrated knowledge of common hazards and necessary safety precautions;
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and ability to apply, local, state, and national plumbing codes;
• Ability to use necessary hand and power tools and testing equipment;
• Ability to analyze plumbing systems and controls to determine problems and initiate repairs as directed by supervisor; and
• Must currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor vehicle operator’s license that meets all of GMU’s requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason’s Vehicle Use Policy 1411 .

The Office of Risk Management reserves the right to review the driver’s licenses and Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) of all candidates selected with employment contingent upon favorable review.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Completion of, or ongoing participation and / or completion of courses in vocational or technology education;
• Cross-connection certificate;
• Commonwealth of Virginia backflow certification;
• Demonstrated progressive experience (generally 6+ years) in the commercial plumbing trade;
• Completion of supervisory training; and
• Experience supervising or leading a team of junior level technicians.

Instructions to Applicants :

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Plumber III at Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a resume.

Posting Open Date : June 5, 2024

For Full Consideration, Apply by : June 19, 2024

Open Until Filled? : Yes