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Plumber, Journeyman
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Position Number: 5556065
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Facilities Management

University of Idaho

Plumber, Journeyman

Location: Moscow

Division/College: Facilities Management

Employee Category: Classified

Pay Range: Commensurate with Experience

FTE: 1.0

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
This position is responsible for providing journeyman-level work on plumbing and related mechanical systems for university facilities. The position will coordinate work efforts with the shop supervisor, building users and other trade groups. It will respond to, diagnose and resolve plumbing emergencies.

This is an essential position that will be called upon in the event of an emergency and/or university closure.

Duties may include:

Install, maintain and repair all plumbing fixtures, systems and related equipment
Test backflow assemblies and record results
Install gas, compressed air, piping and insulation
Perform minor maintenance and repairs to safety systems
Maintain sewer pipes and clear blockages
Winterize systems subject to freezing temperatures
Test and record water quality in swimming pools
Maintain and operate programmable controls for water treatment systems
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

None

Working as a plumber following codes applicable to plumbing installation, maintenance and repair

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of and experience in a variety of maintenance tasks (e.g., carpentry, construction and electrical trades)
Aquatic Facility Operator certification
State of Idaho HVAC Journeymans license in accordance with Idaho Code Title 54, Chapter 50

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Must be able to:
- Bend, stoop and work in awkward positions for several hours at a time
- Climb and work from ladders, scaffolding and scissor lifts
- Carry, lift or otherwise move items weighing up to 50 pounds
- Work in confined spaces using equipment and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Work in inclement weather conditions
- Participate in a medical surveillance program and respirator fit test

Must be able to: Bend, stoop and work in awkward positions for several hours at a time Climb and work from ladders, scaffolding and scissor lifts Carry, lift or otherwise move items weighing up to 50 pounds Work in confined spaces using equipment and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Work in inclement weather conditions Participate in a medical surveillance program and respirator fit test

Required Licensures, Certifications or other

Posting Number: SP004564P

Posting Date: 08/20/2024

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
First review date 9/3/2024. Applications after that date will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until positions are filled.

In your application materials, be sure to fully describe how you meet each item in 1) required education, 2) required experience and 3) required other. Only applicants who demonstrate that they meet all requirements in their written application are eligible to be considered for the position.

Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.