Plumber II

Responsibilities:

• Under limited supervision, performs installation, modification, maintenance, and repair work on University plumbing, irrigation, and gas systems and equipment;
• Performs skilled journey-level work to diagnose defects and to install, repair, and maintain piping systems and fixtures for water, sewer, or natural gas with a high degree of quality and efficiency;
• Tests, repairs, and maintains cross-connection devices and pressure vessel safety devices;
• Performs routine, recurring preventive maintenance activities without direction or oversight and within established schedules;
• Cuts, threads pipe, and makes proper connections;
• Installs, repairs, and replaces valves, controls, traps, tanks, etc.;
• Repairs and replaces motors, pumps, expansion tanks, and irrigation systems;
• Tests, installs, and maintains gas piping and equipment;
• Maintains wastewater management systems; installs and/or replaces fixtures; performs work on site or in a shop;
• Drives a vehicle to and from locations and keeps the vehicle supplied with tools and materials, and keeps it maintained and in an orderly, clean condition;
• Performs miscellaneous duties such as cleaning and painting equipment and mechanical areas;
• Picks up materials from suppliers when requested;
• Inspects areas and reports problems to the supervisor;
• Maintains paperwork and electronic communication, including work orders and recording time;
• Orders and includes materials on work orders in an expedient manner;
• Follows established university and departmental policies and procedures;
• Follows established safety procedures and reports accidents and problems to the supervisor promptly;
• Performs assigned progressive on-the-job training tasks to develop skills in the plumbing trade; and
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Completion of, or ongoing participation and/or completion of courses in vocational or technology education;
• DPOR Backflow Prevention Device Worker certification or the ability to obtain the certification;
• Demonstrated progressive experience (generally 4+ years) in the plumbing trade;
• Demonstrated knowledge of the equipment, materials, methods, practices, and tools used in the plumbing trade;
• Knowledge of common hazards and necessary safety precautions;
• Knowledge of local, state, and national plumbing codes; 
• Ability to use necessary hand and power tools and testing equipment;
• Ability to analyze plumbing systems and controls to determine problems and initiate repairs as directed by the supervisor; and
• Must currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor vehicle operator’s license that meets all of GMU’s requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason’s Vehicle Use Policy 1411 https://universitypolicy.gmu.edu/policies/vehicle-use/. The Office of Risk Management reserves the right to review the driver’s licenses and Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) of all candidates selected for employment, contingent upon a favorable review.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Journeyman Plumber license or equivalent experience; and
• Demonstrated progressive experience (generally 5+ years) in commercial plumbing work.