25-38 Plumber - Facilities Division

1 month ago


West Chester, United States West Chester University Full time
Salary: $42,328.00 Annually

Location : West Chester University, PA

Job Type: Regular / Full-Time

Job Number: 25-38

Department: Finance & Administration

Division: Plumbing Shop

Opening Date: 10/01/2024

Position Summary

Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania Facilities Division invites applicants for the position of Plumber.

West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.

As part of this community, the Facilities Division designs, constructs and maintains a dynamic, safe, and sustainable campus to continually advance its nationally benchmarked living and learning community. This position is responsible for maintaining journey level work in the plumbing trade, install, replace, repair and/or perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on university plumbing systems and equipment.

The selected candidate must possess, at the time of application, or obtain, within 18 months of the date of hire, a valid certification issued by the Pennsylvania State Board for Certification of Water and Wastewater System Operators as a water or wastewater operator that is equal to or greater than the classification and sub classification of the water/wastewater system to be operated or maintained. Certification must be continuously maintained for the duration of employment in the position.

Responsibilities include:
  • Inspects installs, repairs and replaces pipes, fittings and plumbing fixtures to maintain the heating water, gas and plumbing systems of the University
  • Performs skilled tasks in laying out, installing, repairing, and maintaining plumbing fixtures and systems
  • Estimates labor, costs, and materials via blueprints and physical inspections
  • Inspects all connections and other parts of plumbing system for leaks
  • Replaces defective pipe by cutting, bending, threading and assembling pipe
  • Solders and caulks leaks and broken pipes
  • Assemble and install piping, fittings, and valves
  • Install, maintain, repair, DW, and DHW systems and their components. i.e. water heaters, pumps, relief valves, elements
  • Install fixture supports and hangers
  • Install, repair, and maintain underground piping systems i.e. sanitary/storm and water mains
  • Opens clogged drains with plumber's snake or vacuum plunger
  • Replaces worn washers or other parts in leaky valves or taps
  • Repairs or replaces damaged plumbing fixtures such as sinks, faucets, flushometers, toilets, showers and bathtubs and/or connects them to outlet and inlet pipes by fitting gaskets, couplings, traps and valves, and soldering connections to seal joints where necessary
  • Knowledge of flow, pressure, and capacity of plumbing systems
Minimum Qualifications
  • Three years of experience in the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing components and fixtures
OR
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training
  • Valid Driver's License
Preferred Qualifications
  • Five years' experience as a plumber
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform duties while bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching and climbing.
Special Instructions

Candidates should apply online at Electronic application allows for resume and a list of references (required).

As a member of the Facilities Divisional staff, this position is deemed "essential" and must remain or report to work during partial or full day closings of the University due to hazardous road conditions, emergency circumstances or for other reasons.

Applicants must successfully complete the interview process to be considered as a finalist.

Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances WCU's educational mission and strategic Plan for Excellence. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment background checks.

WCU proudly offers comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance, generous retirement plans, many wellness programs, a tuition waiver for self and family members, and training, development and advancement opportunities.
  • On the first working day, new employees are eligible to enroll in medical benefit plans and can choose between two PPO plans or an HMO plan.
  • Supplemental dental, vision, hearing and prescription coverage is also offered to employees.
  • The Get Healthy Wellness program rewards participants with reduced health care premiums and provides tools and resources to maintain good health.
  • Flexible spending accounts allow employees to withhold income from their paychecks before taxes for reimbursement of approved medical and dependent care expenses.
  • A University mission to support employee personal and professional growth.
  • PASSHE tuition waiver lowers the cost of college expenses.
  • Leave and time-off benefits include generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays.
  • Choice of two group retirement plans with generous employer contributions.
  • Voluntary retirement plans offer two additional options to save and invest money for retirement and are available to all employees upon their date of hire.
  • Group life insurance is provided at no cost to all permanent employees.
  • Voluntary long-term disability insurance (LTD) and voluntary group life and personal accident insurance (VGLIP/AD&D) are available to employees.
  • State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP) provides a wide range of free services including counseling, legal, and financial services.
The employee group for this position is American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

For additional benefit details please see the PASSHE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PAGE .
Theinformation is provided for general purposes only. Legal Plan Documents will govern any discrepancies that may arise. Benefits, benefit levels, and eligibility rules are subject to change. The benefits described are available to most employees; however, certain eligibility requirements must be met.

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