Plumber Apprentice

JOB SUMMARY:

Assists other technicians on 3rd shift to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on life-safety and critical building systems. Assists & conducts inspection of lab/mechanical room eyewash/safety showers and sprinkler heads. Assists in responding to flooding plumbing emergencies as necessary. Reports to 3rd Shift Supervisor. Communication & Customer Service is top priority.

JOB DUTIES:

60% - Essential

• Plumbing Maintenance: Assists in approx. 800 Eyewash/Safety Shower yearly inspections. From floor to inspect visually sprinkler heads in or below ceiling. Assists in Unstopping blockages in all types of plumbing fixtures and building drains. Assists in Installs and maintains plumbing fixtures, water distribution pipes and fittings on drains, water and vent pipes and fittings, and other related equipment according to the Standard Plumbing Code.

15% - Essential

• Assists in Domestic and Process Water Back-flow Devices Maintenance: Assist in scheduled visual and operational inspections/testing as required by DHEC and EPA guidelines. Assists & makes repairs as necessary to ensure compliance with DHEC standards. Assists in Maintaining DHEC certification for back-low prevention devices. Documents results using CMMS and DHEC procedures.

10% - Essential

• Fire Suppression System Maintenance: Assist in scheduled inspections, testing and preventative maintenance according to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Clemson University Fire Marshal guidelines. Ensures reliability of sprinkler systems and related building fire fighting components. Documents testing, inspections, maintenance and repairs utilizing University Facilities Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

10% - Essential

• Campus Domestic Water and Process Water Systems: Assist in scheduled testing, inspections, installation and maintenance of campus domestic water and process water system specialties; including pressure reducing valves, water meter, check valves, strainers, piping and other related devices.

High and Low Pressure Steam Systems: Inspects, tests, maintains and repairs high and low pressure steam traps, regulators and pressure valves. Utilizes thermal imaging equipment to evaluate performance of steam and hot water systems and associated equipment. Documents test results through CMMS.

5% - Essential

• Safety, training and Customer Service: Maintains a safe and clean work area and vehicle. Customer Service is high priority in all job duties.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Formal training or trades experience that is directly related to the area of employ

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Licenses

• Driver's License Class D normal < 26,000

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Fundamental Job Knowledge

• Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No Supervisory Duties

• Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No Budget Responsibilities

• No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

70%

• Stand for prolonged period

70%

• Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period

80% - Walk or move about

50% - Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc

50%

• Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)

80%

• Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)

80%

• Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself

90% - Recognize or inspect visually

70% - Move, transport, raise or lower

70% - Extends hands or arms in any direction

10% - Use taste or smell to detect or determine particular flavors or odors

80%

• Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

WORKING CONDITIONS:

25% - Exposure to heat or cold

30% - Exposure to dust/fumes

30% - Wet or humid

25%

• Noise

15% - Vibration

10% - Mechanical hazards

10%

• Chemical hazards

10% - Electrical hazards

10% - Radiant energy hazards

20% - Burn hazards

5% - Overnight Travel

5% - Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids)

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours: 40; Expected Salary Range: ($ 31,561.00 - $ 36,000.00)

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

June 7, 2024

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:

Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.

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