General Maintenance - Plumber

Title: General Maintenance

• Plumber Position Type: Full-Time Department: Facility Services Augustana University invites applications for the position of full-time General Maintenance

• Plumber in our Facility Services Department. Position Overview:
  
  Facility Services supports Augustana's (AU) mission of learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor by operating and maintaining the University's physical plant and grounds. Facility Services is seeking an experienced plumber with a broad base of knowledge in all aspects of commercial plumbing and maintenance, along with the ability to maintain and repair the buildings owned by the university. Job Duties:
  
  Install and maintain all plumbing equipment, along with sanitary sewer lines, in accordance with local and state codes and requirements. May obtain building permits and schedule all inspections. Maintain all tools in good working order.
  
  Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks as directed. Wear maintenance uniform shirt for normal activities. Utilize safety equipment as needed including eye protection, gloves, hearing protection, hazard suits, respirators, safety harnesses, etc.
  
  Available to work overtime, occasional weekends and evenings as required. Required to be on-call through rotations. This position works under all weather conditions.
  
  This position may transport up to 65 pounds while ascending/descending stairs; perform overhead work; safely and effectively operate a wide variety of tools, equipment and vehicles. Perform regular investigations of facilities systems and equipment which involve accessing confined areas, vaults, tunnels, ascending/descending roofs, catwalks, and ladders; and exposure to temperature extremes, noise, heights, energized/pressurized systems, and research-related activities. Qualifications: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  
  Sufficient experience to qualify as journeyman-level knowledge equivalent to four years' completion of education and work experience, with approximately three years of actual plumbing work experience (residential, commercial or municipal). This may include time spent in apprenticeship or vocational training. Contractor's License. South Dakota driver's license and good driving record.
  
  Preferred Qualifications: Experience with interfacing with a Computerized Maintenance Management System. Experience balancing multiple work assignments, meeting deadlines, and exercising adaptability to changing priorities.
  
  Experience in mechanical plumbing. Experience working with steam would be a plus. Benefits: Augustana offers an excellent benefit package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability, a retirement plan, tuition assistance, volunteer time off, vacation, sick pay, and 14 holidays.
  
  Application Procedure: Review of applications will begin at that time and continue until the position is filled. Interested individuals should submit application materials electronically to humanresourcesaugie.edu.
  
  If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the application process, please contact liz.vanwestenaugie.edu. Application materials requested: Augustana University Employment Application Cover Letter Resume Three professional references Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce.
  
  Augustana University is committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community. Submission of official transcripts may be required upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.