Journeyman Plumber
- Employer
- University of Kentucky
- Location
- Lexington, KY
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Auxiliary Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Journeyman Plumber
Requisition Number:RE27490
Department Name:3CP26:Campus Maintenance Central
Work Location:Lexington, KY
Grade Level:42
Salary Range:$16.49-26.38/hour
Type of Position:Staff
Position Time Status :Full-Time
Required Education:HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies::http://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience:6 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification:Valid Journeyman Plumbers License – State of Kentucky
Physical Requirements:Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to and over 50lbs; Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Working at heights above 4 feet; Confined spaces; Loud noises; Temperature extremes; Hazardous chemicals, fumes, including waste; May be subject to outdoor working conditions; Ditches; and Trenches.
Performs physical activities that require considerable use of arms, legs, and movement of the whole body, such as required in climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
Ability to work off ladders.
Shift:7:30 am – 4:15 pm (Monday – Friday)*
*Hours of work may vary dependent upon situational factors and emergencies requiring night(s), weekend(s), and holiday(s) response.
May be assigned as on-call and required to report to work as needed.
Job Summary:Reporting to the Facilities Maintenance Manager, the Journeyman Plumber demonstrates considerable functional knowledge of assembling, installing, and/or repairing pipes, fittings, or fixtures of heating, water, or drainage systems in accordance with specifications or plumbing codes; Applies knowledge of steam, water, and natural gas distribution systems, maintenance and repairs; Reads, comprehends and interprets specifications, schematic diagrams and blueprints; Inspects structures, locating and marking positions of pipes, connections, and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors; Provides estimates of time and materials; Utilizes hand tools, power tools, and electronic test equipment; Performs tests to locate leaks and other problems utilizing water or air and reading gauges; Cuts openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings; Cuts, threads, and bends pipe to required angles; Assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings, metal and non-metal pipes; Utilizes screws, bolts, fittings, and solder to join pipes; Troubleshoots and performs emergency repairs; Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures, including toilets, drains, water heaters, sewer lines,etc.; Maintains and repairs plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending burst pipes, and opening clogged drains, etc.; and May perform field fabrication of plumbing and piping systems.
In addition, the Journeyman Plumber performs preventative maintenance in accordance with methods and procedures to eliminate operating problems and improve outcomes; Models and promotes excellent customer service for internal and external customers; Works well with contractors and other tradesmen; Maintains inventories of tools, materials, equipment, or products and ensures optimal material consumption; Ensures plumbing systems are safe and running efficiently; Follows all protocols and complies with safety procedures, statutory regulations, federal and state codes.
There is currently more than one position open for the Journeyman Plumber. To be considered for each position, you must apply for each position. One application will not be considered for all positions.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:MS Windows/Office; KRONOS; and SAP.
Must have completed an apprenticeship or trade school, be licensed, and maintain the license*; have a minimum of two years of work experience as a journeyman as well as passing scores on written and/or practical exams.
Good working knowledge of plumbing specifications and Kentucky plumbing codes.
*Journeyman Plumber must complete at least 8 hours of continuing education during the year as a condition to renewal.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :No
Preferred Education/Experience:High School / GED + 6 Years
Associate’s Degree / Technical Diploma + 4 Years — Preferred.
Minimum of six years’ experience in performing the full range of tasks associated with the repair, replacement, or general construction of plumbing systems, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Driver’s License — Preferred.
Deadline to Apply:05/23/2021
University Community of Inclusion:The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Organization
Fast Facts
Location: Lexington, Ky.
Founded: 1865
Endowment: $1.1 billion
Budget: $3.5 billion
Research Grants and Contracts Awarded: $316.5 million
Library Holdings: 4.3 million volumes
Enrollment: 30,76
President: Dr. Eli Capilouto
Provost: Dr. David W. Blackwell
Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration: Dr. Eric Monday
Executive Vice President for Research: Dr. Lisa A. Cassis
Executive Vice President for Health Affairs: Dr. Mark F. Newman
About the University
Adjacent to downtown Lexington, UK is nestled in the scenic heart of the beautiful Bluegrass Region of Kentucky. UK's campus covers more than 814 acres, with more than 30,700 students and 13,500 full-time employees, including nearly 2,400 full-time faculty and librarians.
Mission
The University of Kentucky is a public, land grant university dedicated to improving people's lives through excellence in education, research and creative work, service, and health care. As Kentucky's flagship institution, the University plays a critical leadership role by promoting diversity, inclusion, economic development, and human well-being.
Our Guiding Principles
The University is driven by the promise it has made to Kentucky, one that honors its land-grant mission and a heritage honed through 150 years of service to the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Six principles guide our efforts. They are: creating a vibrant undergraduate learning community, advancing a high-quality graduate and professional education portfolio, cultivating a robust research environment, developing a strong and sustainable UK infrastructure, fostering a positive work environment for faculty and staff, and ensuring a meaningful impact on the Commonwealth and the community.
Employment/Benefits
As Central Kentucky's largest employer, the University of Kentucky supports the recruitment and retention of unparalleled talent - individuals who inspire learning, teaching, service and healing through innovation in work solutions, initiatives, policies and programs. Impressive benefits at the University include an excellent retirement package, with an employer match that doubles the employee's contribution, a dynamic work-life program to assist employees in balancing their work with their personal lives, a wellness program to protect, maintain and promote the health of employees, and a strategic plan that nurtures diversity of thought, culture, gender and ethnicity. For more information regarding benefits, visit http://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits.
Research
In fiscal year 2016, the University of Kentucky was awarded $316.5 million in external grants and contracts. UK is one of only eight universities across the country with the full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional and medical programs on one contiguous campus, leading to groundbreaking discoveries and unique cross-disciplinary research and scholarship. Moreover, UK is currently one of only 22 public institutions with a trifecta of federal designations of excellence in research: for aging, in cancer and in translational science. A new $265 million research facility, due to open in 2018, will bring together clinicians, scientists and scholars from across UK’s campus to reduce health gaps in Kentucky. These health gaps include cancer, cardiovascular disease & stroke, diabetes & obesity, substance abuse, and neuroscience & aging.
Research at UK is a dynamic enterprise encompassing both traditional scholarship and emerging technologies. UK is one of eight universities in the U.S. that has well-established programs in agriculture, engineering, medicine and pharmacy on a single campus, leading to groundbreaking discoveries and unique interdisciplinary collaboration.
In 2013, the UK Markey Cancer Center announced its designation as a National Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute. This designation places UK among an elite group of 22 research universities that can boast the "Triple Crown" of federal research awards: NCI designation, the Clinical Translational Sciences Award, and a federally supported Alzheimer's Disease Center.
UK HealthCare
UK HealthCare has strategically developed an incredible capacity to serve the Commonwealth through its state-of-the-art patient care pavilion and emergency rooms, advanced biomedical and biological research, and a network of affiliate health care agencies throughout Kentucky. Passion for people and a vision for the "medical campus of the future" have inspired leading physicians and researchers from across the United States to join UK. Their research agenda is balanced with outreach to affiliated and partner hospitals, so Kentucky families can receive high-quality health care at home and travel to Lexington for only the most advanced, complex medical care and procedures.
Living in the Bluegrass
Ranked as one of the nation's best places to live and work, Lexington offers many diverse educational, cultural and commercial opportunities. With a population of more than 314,000 people, Lexington supports cultural attractions such as opera, ballet, theater and musical events. Surrounded by rolling hills and horse farms, the Bluegrass Region is known for its natural beauty. For more information: http://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/life-in-lexington.
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