Plumber

About Alvernia University

Alvernia University was founded in 1958 by the Bernardine Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis. Through its main campus in Reading and locations in Philadelphia and Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, the university serves 3,000 students of diverse backgrounds from around the country.

Alvernia offers a unique blend of rigorous liberal arts core education for the development of the mind, strong technical training in many high-demand majors, experiential learning through study abroad and internship experiences, and engagement with the community through our Franciscan-based community service model. We call our model of transformational education the Alvernia Advantage, and we believe this style of education transforms students into ethical leaders with moral courage.

Alvernia University ranks in the top 100 among 2021 Best Regional Universities in the North by U.S. News & World Report, and we are recognized as a College of Distinction for our commitment to engaged experiential education.

Job Summary:

As a member of the University's Maintenance team, the Plumber will work closely with the maintenance supervisor and director of campus operations to support all facility plumbing related needs.

Essential Functions:

1.Promote Franciscan ideals and adherence to the Mission of the University as demonstrated by the University Ideal Characteristics. As we are an equal opportunity employer committed to Franciscan values, all employees share responsibility for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the performance of their roles while demonstrating: service orientation, respect for all, intellectual curiosity, solution focus and innovation, and mutual accountability.

2.Install, repair, and maintain pipes, valves, fittings, drainage systems, and fixtures in all university buildings and structures.

3.Collaborate with general contractors, electricians, and other members of the maintenance team.

4.Follow building plans and blueprints.

5.Respond to, diagnose, and resolve plumbing emergencies.

6.Perform routine inspections of plumbing and drainage systems.

7.Light construction, carpentry, painting, plastering, flooring, ceiling and electrical work as required.

8.Keep accurate records of work performed and materials used.

9.Report any and all maintenance issues to supervisor

10. Perform other duties as requested

Qualifications/Education:

1.Commitment to the mission statement, core values and goals of Alvernia University.

2.High school degree

3.Journeymen plumber license required, master plumber's license preferred

4.Plumbing license for City of Reading

5.Knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and safety practices

6.Ability to read and follow blueprints and rough drawings

7.Familiarity with PVC, CPVC, PEX, cast iron, and copper

8.Effective oral communication and interpersonal skills

9.Ability to complete projects unsupervised and unassisted

10. Excellent problem-solving skills

11. Attention to detail and ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously

12. Proficiency in basic mathematics and conversion of measurements

13. Must be able to work in all types of weather/elements

14. Over five years tradesman experience

15. Ability to rank and prioritize multiple projects at once

16. Skilled in the use of hand and power tools used in the plumbing trade

17. Solid communications skills

Physical Requirements:

1.Attendance is required in order to perform the duties of this job.

2.Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times.

3.Valid driver's license is required

4.On call rotation on a regular basis to include nights and weekends as needed.