Plumber - 607851

Job Title

Plumber

Job ID

607851

Location

Facility Srv: Plumbing Shop

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

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Regular/Temporary

Regular

Workplace Culture

NAU aims to be the nation's preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.

Special Information

• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.

• Employees of Facility Services are considered essential staff and must report to work when the university is closed for emergencies. This position is required to participate in on-call, call back duties and snow removal, which can include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Under established circumstances will respond to emergency dispatch calls within set timeframes Administrative or Campus Living buildings.

Job Description

Assists in the installation, repair, and maintenance of university plumbing to ensure functional campus systems. Inspects university plumbing equipment, diagnoses problems, and makes necessary adjustments. Maintains records of university plumbing needs and helps prepare maintenance reports with information related to university plumbing systems to be used for recommendations.

General Duties

• 55%

• Installs, repairs and maintains chilled water, steam, heat, water, gas, drainage, sewage and other plumbing systems.

• Inspects joints, valves, pumps, boilers, heaters, sinks, commodes, tanks, valves and other plumbing system components to locate malfunctions and repairs or replaces when necessary.

• Receives and responds to plumbing maintenance requests from campus members regarding NAU Facilities.

• Records time and materials for customer billing

Supplemental Duties

• 40%

• Operates reamers, threading discs, sewer tapes, pipe cutters, snakes and other plumbing equipment and hand tools.

• Studies plans, drawings, specifications, and work orders to determine work requirements and sequence of repairs and/or installations.

• Completes calculations and measurements to ensure pipes function correctly.

• Performs preventative maintenance work as required.

• Escalates issues and questions to senior staff.

Other

• 5%

• Other duties as assigned.

• Removes snow and ice from designated areas such as roofs, sidewalks and entryways as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school degree.

• 1-2 years of plumbing work experience.

• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a four year federally approved technical training program in plumbing.

• Commercial plumbing experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

• Understands the importance and value working safely 100% of the time.

• Understands the importance and value of being highly dedicated to customer service.

• Working knowledge of university plumbing work processes and policies.

• Knowledge of plumbing systems work including installation, maintenance, and repair.

• Working knowledge of techniques, materials, tools, and equipment used in plumbing work.

• Knowledge of all types of piping related to plumbing (i.e. Transite piping, ductile, cast iron piping, PVC, galvanized, copper, PBS, etc.).

Skills

• Recordkeeping skills.

• Hand and power tools skills.

• Computer skills.

Abilities

• Balances competing priorities.

• Demonstrate problem solving, organizational, and analytical capabilities.

• Communicates effectively.

• Promotes a diverse, inclusive environnement.

Driving Requirement

Driving a vehicle on behalf of the university is anticipated to be a regular part of this position. Arizona Administrative Code Fleet Safety Policy requires all employees who drive on university business become authorized by submitting Driver's license information for driving record monitoring, and completion of training appropriate to the level of driving performed. The law applies to all faculty, staff, and students who drive personal or university-owned motorized vehicles for any business purpose. More information on the NAU Authorized Driver Policy can be found on the NAU website.

Background Information

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Salary

Anticipated salary range is $41,421 - $51,776. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

FLSA Status

This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The incumbent is eligible for overtime pay or compensatory time according to University policy. Further, the employee must submit timesheets that accurately reflect all hours worked.

Benefits

This is a Classified Staff (CLS) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System; paid vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents. More information on benefits at NAU is available on the Human Resources benefits website. Classified Staff employees are in a probationary status for their first six months at NAU. NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan). New employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. Additionally, new employees will begin participating in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the new employee's start date.

Learning and Development

Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. New employee on-boarding training includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.

Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Application Deadline

July 8, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the Human Resources website or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.

General Information

Working Conditions:

• Inadequate lighting, restricted movement, dirty environment, air contamination, extreme temperatures, intense noise, hazardous materials; moves heavy objects.

• During the course of regular duties, access to campus tunnels and constructions sites can be required. The duties required can include but are not restricted to visual inspections involving stooping, walking on uneven surfaces, kneeling, crawling in confined spaces, climbing stairs and ladders, working on scaffolding, and standing or other exposure for long periods of time in extreme temperatures.

• Lifting, bending and carrying objects up to 40 pounds may be required.

• A pre-employment drug screen may be required.

• Incumbents in this position are subject to routine drug screening.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

Know Your Rights Poster

NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.