Brandeis University
Plumber I
Brandeis - Waltham Campus, USA
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About the role
- This work is accomplished throughout the 100 buildings and 235 acres of Brandeis' Campus.
- The hourly rate for this position is $47.29.
- This position is a Local 615, 32BJ Service Employees International Union (SEIU) position.
Responsibilities
- Communicate assignments, schedules, and work status updates with supervisors, staff, and campus partners.
- Collaborate with contractors and campus personnel as needed.
- Install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair plumbing systems, equipment, fixtures, and related mechanical systems.
- Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on plumbing distribution systems, pumps, valves, pressure regulators, and laboratory equipment.
- Perform testing and inspections to ensure systems meet specifications and code requirements.
- Identify materials, maintain records, complete reports, and update work orders using the department's computerized work order system.
- Follow OSHA and university safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
- Report building damage, equipment issues, and maintenance needs.
- Maintain accurate logs, time records, and shift reports.
- Participate in training to maintain and enhance technical knowledge and skills.
Requirements
- Must be physically able to climb ladders, bend, or crawl into awkward spaces.
- High School Diploma or GED required, vocational or technical training required.
- Valid and current United States Driver's License required.
- Valid Massachusetts Journeyman's Plumbing License required.
- Valid Massachusetts Master Plumbing License required.
- Valid Massachusetts Certification as a Backflow Prevention Device Tester required.
- 5 years total work-related experience.
Nice to have
- OSHA 10 preferred training.
Compensation
- The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting.
- The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements.
- Support campus operations during emergencies, events, annual shutdowns, opening of school, and commencement.
Equal opportunity
- Statement
- Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").
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