Fort Lewis College Physical Plant Services - Plumber

Department Information

Description of Job

Fort Lewis College, a selective public institution located in Durango, Colorado, offers degree programs in arts, business, education, health fields, humanities, social and natural sciences, and teacher education. Our inspiring mountain campus is located atop a scenic mesa overlooking historic Durango and situated between the San Juan Mountains and the desert Southwest. We are committed to accessible and high-quality baccalaureate education, and our hallmarks are remarkably close relationships between students and faculty, the freedom of intellectual exploration, and the challenge of experiential learning. Our 3,400 students come from 48 states, 17 countries, with 36% Native American and Alaska Native backgrounds, and 11% Hispanic backgrounds. Durango is a thriving multicultural community of 18,500 set along the beautiful Animas River Valley. Averaging 300 sunny days per year, the community is known for its outdoor lifestyle and friendly, festive atmosphere. Durango is also the cultural and economic hub of the Four Corners region, rich in dining, shopping, and entertainment, and linked with airline service to hubs in Denver, Phoenix, and Dallas.

Physical Plant Services supports the educational and public service programs of Fort Lewis College through the delivery of effective operational support, maintenance services and the management of the College's facilities. The services are coordinated through the Service Center and are accomplished by Custodial Services, Electrical and Electronic Systems Maintenance, Grounds and Equipment Maintenance, Mechanical Systems Maintenance, and Structural Maintenance. The Project Management work unit plans projects and provides design and construction management services to support the facilities improvement and construction program.

The Mechanical Systems Maintenance work unit is responsible for the maintenance, repair, improvement, and installation of plumbing, heating, refrigeration, and ventilation at Fort Lewis College. The primary purpose of this work unit is to provide services and ideas that will create the best possible environment for teaching and learning at Fort Lewis College.

This position is at the journeyman plumber level and has the following duties:

Plumbing Service 80%

• Responds to oral requests and written work orders.

• Installs repairs and maintains plumbing systems. Including but not limited to natural gas, drainage, venting, non potable and domestic water.

• Installs repairs and maintains water closets, urinals, lavatories, sinks, garbage disposals, drinking fountains, flush valves, tubs, showers and faucets.

• Makes repairs to plugged fixtures to include lavatories, sinks, urinals, water closets, and sanitary sewer systems.

• Installs repairs and maintains domestic hot water heating systems to include appliances, circulating pumps, tempering valves and controlling devices.

• Installs repairs and maintains natural gas appliances, controls and piping. Installs gas regulators, shut off valves and isolation devices for cathodic protection.

• Installs and maintains laboratory equipment.

• Installs and maintains backflow preventers, check valves and pressure regulators.

• Maintains utilities on campus that include the domestic water, sanitary sewer, irrigation systems and natural gas systems.

• Identifies and maintains main water shutoffs that are located inside and outside buildings and is knowledgeable related effected services.

• Maintains knowledge of where sanitary sewer manholes and distribution pipes are located.

• Maintains knowledge where the natural gas main valves are to buildings and where main supply piping and isolation valves are located and how they affect the gas distribution system.

• Locates underground utilities for excavation requests and projects.

• Repairs and maintains boilers, coils, valves, pumps, thermostats, zone valves, heat exchangers and piping.

• Maintains water feed valves, relief valves, and backflow preventers.

• Installs or replaces pumps, motors, couplers, motor mounts and seals.

• Rebuilds or replaces zone valves or modulating valves.

• Installs thermostats and checks calibration.

• Required to drive state owned work truck to accomplish tasks.

• Provide specific examples of regular, ongoing decisions made by this position related to this duty.

Administration 15%

• Uses basic computer skills to check and reply to emails, enter hours on time sheet and uses basic data entry skills when accessing TMA.

• Utilizes the Physical Plant computerized work order system, (TMA), for all work that is requested or completed.

• Required to check the TMA scheduler for new work orders throughout the day.

• Unassigned work orders are to be prioritized and appropriately addressed.

• Track all labor and materials. Close all completed work orders daily.

• Makes comments, within the work order (results section), so customers can access this information and determine the status of their work request.

• Ensure that any information entered into the work order system is up-to-date and correct, so when reports are generated from that data it represents the best information available.

• Orders materials and supplies necessary for the repair and operation of mechanical systems and services listed above.

• Reads and comprehends specifications and technical manuals.

• Reads and interprets blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, parts diagrams, test and balance reports, etc. to perform the job properly.

• Reads and interprets building and utility drawings.

• Inspects the work of contractors working on the Fort Lewis campus. Observes equipment tests performed by contractors.

Other Duties 5%

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Assist with snow removal.

• Assist in setting up special events.

• Assist with emergencies.

• Assist other trades when necessary.

PLEASE NOTE: This summary of job duties is not meant to be all inclusive. Job duties may be added or deleted based on the ever-changing needs of the College.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Fort Lewis College has transitioned to Workday. Apply for this position by going to this link: https://fortlewiscollege.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/FLC

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

APPLICATION PROCESS: Fort Lewis College has transitioned to Workday. Apply for this position by going to this link: https://fortlewiscollege.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/FLC

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Three years of plumbing experience in an institutional, commercial or industrial setting.

Substitutions:

Appropriate education or successful completion of a formalized apprenticeship program will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Appropriate documentation such as licensure must be submitted at the time of application if using this substitution.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Journeyman Plumber License

• Experience with automated work order systems

• Backflow certification

• Gasfitter experience

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Basic computer skills for timesheet entry, online training courses, work orders, emails and SDS sheets

• Reading, writing and oral comprehension

• Strong customer service skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Active listening skills

• Flexibility and adaptability to meet ever changing demands

• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel and crouch for extended periods of time

• Ability to tolerate noise, vibration and work in inclement weather

• Ability to respond appropriately to supervision

• Follows policy and procedures and fully cooperates with supervisors and coworkers

• Ability to work and communicate with internal and external customers to meet the needs in a polite, courteous and cooperative manner. Committed to quality service

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• A final job offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a criminal background check as a condition of employment. All background checks will be conducted in accordance with Fort Lewis College policy.

• A final job offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a post offer evaluation of lifting abilities.

• This is an essential services position and must be able to work during inclement weather, special events, and emergencies. If the campus is closed due to inclement weather, this position must be able to get to work on time to assist with weather emergencies.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver license. Must be in possession of the license at the time of application.

• A final job offer is contingent upon the satisfactory review of the driving record by the College insurance agent and the satisfactory driving record must be maintained in order to drive a campus vehicle.

• Must be able to exert 100 lbs of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.

• Must work in proximity to moving, mechanical parts.

• May work in high, exposed places

• May have exposure to electrical shock

• May encounter exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals

• Works with explosive chemicals, propane, acetylene, natural gas, etc

• Works with the following environmental conditions: Exposure to weather, extreme cold, extreme heat, wet and/or humid conditions, noise, vibration and atmospheric conditions such as fumes, noxious odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation, that affects the respiratory system, eyes or the skin.

APPEAL RIGHTS:

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Supplemental Information

All Applicants Please Note:

APPLICATION PROCESS: Fort Lewis College has transitioned to Workday. Apply for this position by going to this link: https://fortlewiscollege.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/FLC

• You must submit your application by the posted job announcement closing date. Fort Lewis College uses email as its primary form of contact. Please provide a valid working email on your application, otherwise, please provide valid contact phone numbers and a valid mailing address.

• Fort Lewis College is not responsible for incomplete faxes, lost mail, lost or deleted emails, and does not accept postmarks.

• You are responsible for checking your spam filter and/or junk mail for incoming emails from Fort Lewis College and this application website.

• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application but may be used to supplement information to the application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.

• Former employees of Fort Lewis College or any other State of Colorado Department or Agency, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on his/her application.

The Assessment Process: Colorado Revised Statutes require that all state employees be hired and promoted through comparative analysis of merit and fitness. Part or all of the assessment for this position will include a review of your application material.

• Applications will be reviewed by a Human Resource Specialist and/or Subject Matter Experts to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for the position. They may also use the application material to assess and rank applicants who meet the minimum requirements, to cut to a top group for additional assessment, or establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.

• Be sure your application material specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the Job Duties, Education and Experience Requirements, Preferred Qualifications, Required Competencies and Conditions of Employment sections as listed above. Upload additional pages if necessary to fully explain your experience and accomplishments. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the deadline for application may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your inclusion as a qualified candidate in any of step of the selection process and placement on the eligible list.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and

we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State

of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative

work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve

them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex,

disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical

condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic

information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other

protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Fort Lewis College is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this

commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable

accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application

process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the

employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested

accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require

reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing

for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Kristin Polens, Director of Disability Services, at kpolens@fortlewis.edu or call 970-247-7459.

Notice to Prospective Employees:

The Fort Lewis College is required by the Clery Act of 1990 to notify prospective employees, current employees, students and applicants where to access our Campus Security Report. The report is updated and published annually in accordance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Federal Student Right-to-Know, the Federal Drug-free Schools and Campuses Act of 1989. This report contains information about:

• Fort Lewis College's alcohol and other drug policy

• Sexual assault policy

• Campus security policies

• Campus/community resources

• The Colorado Riot Offense Statute restriction on enrollment

• Where to find registered sex offender information

• Crime statistics for the previous three calendar years

• Reporting crimes

The Campus Security Report can be accessed in two ways:

• By going to the internet website at: www.fortlewis.edu/AnnualSecurityReport

• Fort Lewis College Student Affairs Office will also provide a paper copy of the annual security report upon request. You can reach them at (970) 247-7331.