Plumber

Vanderbilt University seeks a Plumber Journeyman to perform routine plumbing work and plumbing construction/installation work. This is a full-time position: 40 hours per week. Must be available to work 7:30AM to 4:00PM. Must be available to work additional hours as required including evening hours.

Plant Operations provides facilities support for all construction, renovation, and routine maintenance of University Central space and facilities; housekeeping services for approximately 5.8 million square feet of academic, administrative, residential, and recreational space; grounds care for 330 acres that are a registered arboretum; turf care for athletic fields; and utilities for the University Central and the Medical Center.

Facilities annual budget exceeds $100 million in operating expenses and includes over 400 employees. Facilities manages major capital project expenditures totaling ~$125 million annually and facility renewal, replacement and large maintenance project expenditures totaling ~$20 million annually.

Key Functions and Expected Performance:

• Maintain and repair domestic water lines

• Maintain and repair sanitary sewer system

• Check and repair all backflow devices

• Maintain and repair all steam domestic water heaters

• Maintain and repair all plumbing fixtures

• Maintain and repair all domestic recirculation pumps

• Maintain and repair domestic pressure regulating valves

• Maintain and repair storm sewer system

• Assist on irrigation problems

• Assist zone electrician, plumber, and carpenter in performance of their duties

• Utilize work order system in all aspects, including parts ordering, printing work orders and parts look up

• Set up and monitor personal work order query

• Process daily work order time sheet

• Operate vehicle/golf cart and perform operator level maintenance

• Other duties related to classification

Supervisory Relationships:

This position does not have supervisory responsibility; this position reports administratively and functionally to Preventive Maintenance Manager.

Education and Certifications:

• High School Graduate or GED is required

• Journeyman Plumbers License is preferred

• Valid driver's license

Experience and Skills:

• 5 Years of experience or the equivalent

• Strong communication skills

• Able to stand, stoop, crawl, work on elevated surfaces and be in awkward positions for extended periods of time.

• Push, pull, lift and carry at least 70 pounds.

• Able to work in various weather conditions

• High work ethic