[Plumber] Maintenance Pipefitter/Plumber

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

Residential and Student Service Programs (RSSP) is part of the Division of Student Affairs under the direction of the Associate Vice Chancellor of RSSP. RSSP provides student housing, residential life programs, self-operated dining services for undergraduate and graduate students and their families, and child care services for students, faculty, and staff; it also conducts a year-round conference business, operates eleven campus restaurants, and manages twenty-six faculty apartments. The Central Maintenance, Design, and Minor Capital Projects units provide a comprehensive group of services to all units within RSSP. These services include performing or managing all building trades and related maintenance services, performing interior design services, space planning, renovation project planning and management services, major maintenance, minor capital planning and project management for RSSP.

Plumber-pipefitters install or repair water, gas, waste or other types of pipe and pipe fittings, valves, fixtures and other related plumbing equipment; cut, thread, bend, assemble and fasten pipe; and keep plumbing systems in good working order.

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Installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems, fittings, and fixtures, on campus and RSSP buildings and facilities.

Understanding and planning the methods and procedures required to complete installation and repair work on piping systems, including underground and in high‑rise buildings.

Prepares isometric drawings in detail showing measurements and materials with information obtained from blueprints and verbal instructions.

Installs and repairs Campus plumbing systems as follows, but not limited to: gas lines, domestic water heating systems, sewer systems, vent systems, acid‑waste systems, water lines, backflow prevention systems, and other components.

Demonstrates the ability to join similar and dissimilar metals using the proper methods, techniques and materials.

Demonstrates at all times, good communication skills with management, campus community, including students, building managers, academic personnel, and craft personnel, in a multi‑cultural environment.

Works from drawings or prepares project drawings in detail showing measurements, materials, other required information using information from building blueprints, verbal instructions, and other information.

Perform planned and emergency maintenance, inspections, test operations, troubleshooting and documentation of work performed.

Must be available to respond to emergencies, work on‑call, rotating swing shift and holidays.

Work is subject to inspection while in progress and upon completion.

As required, handles hazardous waste and will be responsible to safely handle, properly contain and label, and follow appropriate emergency procedures as they relate to hazardous waste materials.

Performs all work while conforming with EH&S health and safety policies, OSHA and other applicable federal, state and local fire, health, safety, emergency‑preparedness, pollution‑prevention policies, RSSP policies and procedures and University of California's policies and procedures, including Code of Conduct, IIPP (Safety and Health Procedures), Hazardous Materials Communications Program, Health and Safety Manual, as well as any other document authorized by the RSSP management to have bearing on employee safety and conduct.

General pipe fitting; utilizing all hand tools including brazing, copper, soldering copper fitting, and connecting pipes with threaded, caulked, soldered, brazed, fused, and cemented joints and hand tools.

Applied knowledge of system operations.

Perform residential service calls that include faucets, tub and shower valves, hot water heaters, drain repairs, sum‑pumps.

Must have served four‑year apprenticeship or equivalent work experience.

Must have been employed as a journey‑level plumber/pipefitter for a minimum of 4 years.

Must have a thorough knowledge of local, state, plumbing codes and plumbing standards.

Bachelor's degree in business administration, construction management, engineering; possession of an engineer's license, contractor's license, journey level status in a trade.

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. The budgeted hourly rate that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $73.25 (Step 1).

Required to hold valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.

This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Skilled Crafts Unit (KB) between the University of California and the Alameda County Building and Construction Trades Council (ACBCTC). This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; Misconduct" Means Any Violation Of The Policies Or Laws Governing Conduct At The Applicant's Previous Place Of Employment, Including, But Not Limited To, Violations Of Policies Or Laws Prohibiting Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Or Other Forms Of Harassment, Discrimination, Dishonesty, Or Unethical Conduct, As Defined By The Employer. For Reference, Below Are UC's Policies Addressing Some Forms Of Misconduct

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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