DescriptionJob Purpose: Inspect, repair, install, modify and maintain plumbing and piping systems and support equipment. Systems include sewer and domestic water, natural gas and hot water reheat or chilled water. Determine work required, sequence of tasks based on type assignment and perform and/or direct others in performing operations and maintenance functions. Follow-up as required. May be required to coordinate services of contractor personnel as well as provide work direction regarding plumbing systems to maintenance personnel and others. When working in multi-craft environment may be directed to assist others in non-plumbing related duties.

 

Major Responsibilities:

• Install, repair, replace, test and troubleshoot components of sewer and domestic water systems including surge tanks, circulating pumps, flow meters, sand filters, hot water solar system, backflow preventers, various types of piping, valves, controls and storage tanks.
• Operate, clean, repair, replace, test and troubleshoot components of natural gas and propane burner and supply systems including piping, pumps, valves and controls.
• Locate, inspect, clean, maintain, repair, replace, test and troubleshoot components of hot water reheat or chilled water system including pumps with motors, various types of piping, valves, strainers and controls.
• Operate, inspect, maintain, repair, replace and test components of air compressor systems including piping, valves and controls.
• May obtain, schedule, coordinate and reconcile contract resources.
• Provide work direction to Plumber I level personnel.
• Obtain necessary materials and supplies; may include direct purchase from vendors if authorized.
• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

Basic Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED Certificate
• Work Experience: Four to six years of experience
• Certifications: Drivers License
• Skills: This job requires master level skills in the operation and maintenance of internal, external and underground plumbing and piping systems and components. Ability to operate machine tools, motor vehicle, hand/power tools and hydraulic/pneumatic equipment is required as is a working knowledge in building support/maintenance, general construction, utilities, equipment installation, safety procedures and mathematics. Ability to read prints, drawings and schematics is required.

 

QualificationsPreferred Qualifications:

• Preferred Education: Two year technical diploma in plumbing or mechanical field
• Preferred Work Experience: N/A
• Preferred Certifications: N/A
• Preferred Skills: N/A 

Additional Information: Work environment involves exposure to potentially hazardous materials and situations requiring adhering to strict safety procedures. May be exposed to weather conditions, extreme heat, fumes, dust, hot surfaces, noise, rotating machinery, poor lighting and live electrical parts and wiring. Requires lifting objects up to 75 pounds and standing for extended periods of time. Requires working from ladders, scaffolding, lifts and bucket trucks to heights necessary to reach components and systems. Requires accessing and working in confined spaces (manholes, vaults, pits, etc.). May require wearing full-face respirator in accordance with GT campus polices and procedures and provide own tools.

 

Impact & Influence: This position will interact on a consistent basis with: Facilities co-workers, building contact personnel, D&C staff, vendors, contractors, environmental health and safety personnel and utility providers. This position typically will advise and counsel: plumbers and maintenance workers. This position will supervise: NA.

Job: Auxiliary Services
Primary Location: Georgia-Atlanta
Organization: Auxiliary Services
Job Posting: Nov 18, 2019, 7:05:35 AM
Schedule: Full-time