Master Trades Specialist (Plumber)

Job Title Master Trades Specialist (Plumber) Department Maintenance Group 3 Worker Type Regular Pay Type Hourly Hourly Rate 26.4 Work Shift First Shift (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Benefit Eligible Yes Post-Offer, Pre-Employment Physical Required? No Job Description Summary Performs complex repair or construction of university facilities or property which require specialized training in a skilled trade (plumbing). Job Description Essential Duties Reviews job orders and blueprints or drawings; inspects site and consults with client; determines best method to complete project. Estimates amount of materials and equipment needed to complete project; prepares cost estimates; arranges for materials to be at job site. Performs complex repair or installation on University facilities and property using expertise acquired through specialized training in a skilled trade (plumbing). Serve as informational resource to other staff. Maintains and cleans tools and equipment; maintains work area in a clean and orderly manner. May serve as liaison to outside contractors and other departments; may prepare some paperwork; may maintain some files. Minimum Qualifications Requires nine months training beyond high school in a skilled trade and three years of experience in that trade, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires a valid driver's license and the ability to be a qualified driver under the Universities MVR policy. For AQT positions EPA Universal Certification required. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of the procedures and equipment of a particular skilled trade Mechanical aptitude Ability to read and understand blueprints and/or mechanical diagrams Additional Position Information (if applicable) Special Instructions (if applicable) None Additional Information A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses. 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