Trades Specialist, Plumber

Trades Specialist

Aims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College's Mission, Vision, Values and a culture of innovation and care. The College embraces and seeks to hire individuals who want to be a part of this environment and have the skill sets necessary to be successful in this position.

The Trades Specialist position is responsible for maintaining and repairing buildings across multiple campuses. This role involves specific systems maintenance and requires technical knowledge to keep college buildings functioning at a high level.

Plumbing:

• Install, alter, and repair various types and ages of plumbing systems and fixtures.
• Determine methodology to complete assigned tasks.
• Read, interpret blueprints, sketches, diagrams, and specifications.
• Estimate materials needed to complete the assigned task.
• Order materials to complete the assigned task.
• Roof drainage systems.
• Low-voltage components.
• Perform preventative maintenance on plumbing systems and fixtures.

Mechanical/HVAC (including evaporative, direct-fired natural gas, hydronic, steam & pneumatic systems):

• Monitor and replace all bottle filters.
• Install, alter, maintain, and repair HVAC components such as modulines, filters, thermostats, etc.
• Read and interpret directions, diagrams, or specifications.
• Estimate materials needed to complete the assigned task.
• Perform preventative maintenance - change filters, clean equipment.

Test and Inspections:

• Backflow preventive maintenance.
• Clean out, maintenance, and proper operation of sand trap systems.
• Advise on the proper disposal of waste material and systems.
• Eye wash stations, lab hoods, and main drain clean-outs.

Carpentry/Drywall:

• Proper technique in removing wall systems to access valves, pipes, etc.
• Read, interpret blueprints, sketches, diagrams, and specifications.
• Estimate materials needed to complete the assigned task.
• Order materials to complete the assigned task.

Snow & Ice Removal:

• Maintain entryways and walkways up to 20' free from snow and ice by means of specialized equipment or by hand.
• Distribute sand, ice melt, or equivalent by means of specialized equipment or by hand.
• Inspect areas for snow or ice accumulations and address potential safety hazards.

Other Duties as Assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• GED or High School diploma or equivalent, plus three (3) years experience in the structural trades appropriate to the work assignment (plumbing) or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
• A pre-employment post-offer physical evaluation will be required of the selected candidate.
• Safety Certifications for the following equipment (or ability to become certified within twelve (12) months of hire): Forklift, Skid loader, and Manlift.
• This position requires the use of a company vehicle for business travel. The selected candidate must successfully pass an MVR and be insurable under Aims insurance.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Safety Certifications for the following equipment (or ability to become certified within twelve (12) months of hire): Forklift, Skid loader, and Manlift.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Journeyman license in plumbing.

All Applicants:

• Compare your previous work experience to the job duties listed on the job positing under job description. Enter the job duties you have performed under the "Work Experience" section on your job application. We evaluate your experience based on this information.
• Please make sure you state whether work experience (aka work history) is part time or full time employment by listing the average number of hours worked per week. This information is used to determine your new annual salary.
• Be sure to upload all the required documents listed at the above in "Additional Job Description" section. This can be uploaded as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section. If there are missing documents, your incomplete application will not be considered. Per the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, you may redact information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Aims Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or veteran's status. All application materials must be submitted by the closing date posted and become the property of Aims Community College. The screening committee will select finalists for interviews. The goal of Aims Community College is to enhance the diversity present in the district we serve. To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, if hired, you will be required to provide documents within three (3) business days of hire date to show your identity and your authorization to work. This law applies to all persons hired.

Screening/Selection:

To be considered, please provide a thorough and complete application. Initial screening will be conducted by a committee based on completed application materials.

Employees in these positions may be asked to participate in temporary assignments lasting less than nine (9) months (such as curriculum development, short term projects, meetings and substitute duties) which could amount to additional temporary pay.

Upon hire, all positions at Aims Community College require a criminal background check and may require industry specific screenings such as an MVR, physical and/or drug screen. Keep in mind, a conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being employed. The nature of a conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.