Trades Specialist/Plumber

The Trades Specialist/Plumber position performs a variety of tasks related to the maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment, primarily with plumbing and boiler systems work, but may also include electrical work, basic construction and carpentry. Some janitorial and landscaping tasks may also be required as needed.

Education/Knowledge

Minimum Education High School or GED Required Licenses/Certification

Education and Experience

A combination of recent and relevant education and experience may also be considered for this position.

• Successful candidate shall have a high school diploma or GED plus 36 months of relevant education or training.

• Successful candidate must have or be able to obtain within 60 days of hire as well as maintain Journeyman (or higher) plumber certification in West Virginia.

• Plumbing experience, along with other trades skills; 1 - 2 years

Position requires a valid WV Driver's License to operate state vehicles

Medical Monitoring

This position requires the incumbent to participate in the Medical Monitoring program.

Position

This is a full-time, non-classified position; it is non-exempt from FLSA regulations concerning overtime. Salary is negotiable with full state benefits. Not all activities of this position occur within the confines of an 7:00-3:30 schedule and may require evenings and weekends as needed. The weekly schedule for this position will be established between the supervisor and the employee and approved given the needs of the department and the institution.

This position has been designated as Essential. This means that when WVSOM is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover and continue operations at WVSOM.

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to enhancing diversity among its faculty and staff.

Skills Required

Skills Required

• Knowledge of building trades, methods and practices, specifically plumbing work.

• Demonstrated ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools as well as to service and repair hand and power tools.

• Ability to read and understand blue prints and construction diagrams.

• Ability to correctly perform basic mathematical computations as required by the job.

• Knowledge of shop and warehousing functions.

• Knowledge of local, state, federal plumbing and building codes, and OSHA requirements.

• Ability to read, write and comprehend English.

• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions, to reason logically and strategically.

• Ability to work effectively with all constituent groups.

Ability to adapt to a wide variety of work environments.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform plumbing duties, including but not limited to: repair work (emergency and non-emergency), upgrades and new installations, and construction.

• Performs minor building maintenance and emergency repairs as required in basic construction projects, primarily with plumbing. May also assist with other trades work areas.

• Soldering copper tubing, installation and cleaning of drain links, installation and repair of fixtures, repair steam radiation and thermostats, repair and maintenance of steam and water boilers, etc.

• Maintains boiler and hot water heater log book daily.

• Cut and thread black iron and galvanized pipe.

• Repair and rebuild pumps and motors for boilers and hot water supply.

• Steam and water boiler maintenance cleaning, and repairs.

• Repair steam traps.

• Check and repair gas leaks.

• Monitor operating conditions of equipment to maintain safe conditions at all times

• Conducts regular inspections/service on equipment requiring routine adjustments or maintenance; i.e., backflushing, cleaning, lubrication or recalibration.

• Operates all related equipment including both power and hand tools as assigned or required to accomplish tasks.

• Provides input to supervisor for maintenance related problem resolution and materials and equipment purchases. Maintains and repairs all power and hand tools in good working order, may require replacement of minor components.

• May assist in providing janitorial services.

• May assist in moving, setting up or relocating furniture or equipment.

• Assists all other employees during special events.

• May assist in college property inventories.

• Maintains a safe environment for all campus users.

• Provide snow removal based on departmental procedures.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Experience