Master Plumber

Job Title
Master Plumber

Requisition Number
RE46876

Working Title

Department Name
3CP26:Campus Maintenance Central

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
43

Salary Range
$ /hour

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

Technical Diploma

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Required Related Experience

5 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

Valid Master Plumbers License – State of Kentucky

Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to and over 50lbs; Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Working at heights above 4 feet; Confined spaces; Loud noises; Temperature extremes; Hazardous chemicals, fumes, including waste; May be subject to outdoor working conditions; Ditches; and Trenches.

Performs physical activities that require considerable use of arms, legs, and movement of the whole body, such as required in climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Ability to work off ladders.

Shift

7:30 am – 4:15 pm; (Monday – Friday).

Hours of work may vary dependent upon situational factors and emergencies requiring night(s), weekend(s), and holiday(s) response.

May be assigned as on-call and required to report to work as needed.

Job Summary

As a member of the Facilities Maintenance – Area Central Team, the Master Plumber:
performs installations, maintenance, and repairs in UK Campus facilities applicable to projects, plumbing systems, and plumbing equipmentduring construction/renovation, designs and installs gas, water, steam, and sanitary fixtures and equipment with their supports, hangers, or foundationstests new equipment and systems by allowing water to flow throughassesses projects and gathers necessary permitsimplements design and oversees preparation and installation of plumbing components and fixtures, including toilets, urinals, faucets, hose bibs, drains, etc.runs pipingpulls and mounts equipmentinstalls, maintains, repairs and replaces domestic hot and cold water linessteam to hot water exchangers for major building heating systems and poolspneumatic steam valves, radiator valves, traps, and steam and condensate pipesrepairs and replaces domestic hot water heat pumps, chilled water pumps, sump pumps, and sewage pumpsinstalls, tests, and repairs all sizes of backflow prevention devicesterminates water and sewer circuitsstarts up and checks out equipmentrepairs, replaces, and/or maintains older, pre-existing plumbing systems and equipmentleads others in troubleshooting efforts and repairsdiagnoses problems and applies critical thinking in the process of repairing or remedying the issue(s)analyzes and solves problems with various plumbing; steam, water, and gas distribution systemsinterprets schematics, prints, and oral instructions for plumbing applicationscreates or provides plans for subcontractor workinterprets plumbing and mechanical situations to determine process failure, process need, and process improvementresearches catalogs and vendor services for complex and/or customized system retrofitsperforms preventative maintenance in accordance with methods and procedures to eliminate operating problems and improve outcomesin coordination with supervision, provides technical guidance and training, and tracks corrective and preventative maintenance tasks assigned to apprentices and journeymen plumbers

There is currently more than one position open for the Master Plumber. To be considered for each position, you must apply for each position. One application will not be considered for all positions.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Windows/Office; KRONOS; SAP

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

High School / GED + 7 Years

Associate's Degree / Technical Diploma + 5 Years — Preferred.

Minimum of five years' experience in performing the full range of tasks associate with the repair, replacement, or construction of piping systems in the plumbing trade; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Driver's license preferred.

Deadline to Apply
09/02/2024

University Community of Inclusion

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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