Facilities

Plumber

Full Time

Finance and Administration

Facilities - Trades

It is the mission of the Facilities Department at Colgate University to create the safest, cleanest, and most comfortable environment that further distinguishes Colgate University as a world-class educational institution. We work hard as part of a unified team, to make everyone who arrives on campus feel welcomed.

“One team, one mission”

The Facilities Department provides the physical environment, utilities, and facilities support services necessary to promote the educational and research activities of the university. To ensure quality service to our community, we provide strong coordination and communications between multi-functional groups and our customers, with a customer-oriented approach. Training and development of self-directed teams promotes a work environment that encourages employee initiative, engagement and development.

Duties and accountabilities include:

• Conducts own layout for assigned jobs which includes estimating labor hours, materials and support staff needed and maintains accurate record of labor and materials ordered.
• Diagnosing and repairing issues related to system performance or failure.
• Proficient with the use of hand and power tools essential to perform all assigned duties.
• Monitor building conditions in the energy management system.
• Maintain a spirit of cooperation, exercising self-discipline, diplomacy, and tact in dealing with all other university personnel.
• Work independently, without direct supervision, and coordinate work with others.
• Works under the direction of the plumber foreperson.
• Work closely with campus customers to understand their needs, to coordinate and schedule work and close out jobs.
• Work closely with other trades and members of facilities and provide assistance to team members as needed.
• Oversee outside contractors work to ensure Colgate standards are met and must be able to oversee apprentices and/or summer and casual wage hires.
• Recording work order entries, material and labor, in a timely and accurate manner.

Personal Accountability for Results

Takes responsibility for decisions, performance, and outcomes; behaves in a responsible manner with a positive attitude; shows self-awareness and openness to feedback.

Effective Communication

Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills; shares information and seeks input from others; adapts communication to diverse audiences; protects private and confidential information.

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Analyzes and prioritizes situations to identify and solve problems; generates solutions to improve efficiency and quality; involves others in solving problems and making decisions; factors organizational goals into decisions; makes clear, transparent, and timely decisions.

Change Management

Responds positively to changing university initiatives and readily adapts behavior to maintain effective performance; understands the long-term direction of the university and can relate this to departmental area; adapts to new methodologies; identifies and acts on areas where change is appropriate.

Leadership and Teamwork

Applies skills and knowledge to provide a climate to achieve departmental and organizational success; balances individual and department goals; helps others perform at their best; builds productive relationships to enhance individual and organizational effectiveness; treats others with respect; resolves conflicts among team members.

Creativity and Innovation

Generates, explores, encourages, and implements innovative ways of creating strategic value for the university, division, department, and individual level; critically assesses the effectiveness of new initiatives.

Diversity and Inclusion

Demonstrates respect for people and their differences; understands the benefits of a diverse workforce; earns the trust and respect of others; includes and welcomes others; works to understand the perspective of others; promotes opportunities to experience diversity within our community.

Sustainability

Understands the impact of decision making and personal behavior in achieving the university’s commitment to a sustainable and carbon-neutral campus; supports and advances the university’s sustainability initiatives; influences others to use sustainable practices.

At least one of the following is required:

• Certificate from a 4+ year accredited plumber apprentice program,
• Graduation from a 2-year trade school where plumbing skills were attained plus one year journeyperson level plumbing skills.
• Proof of four or more consecutive years as a full-time journeyperson in afield that uses the knowledge and skills required of a plumber.

• Experience working with, and in, a high-pressure steam environment is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to weld steel, stainless steel, aluminum and other specialty metals.
• A working knowledge of the following is desirable: 1) Control system principles 2) Steam boilers 3) Water conditioning equipment, 4.)Commercial kitchen equipment.
• Experience diagnosing and servicing LP and Natural Gas boiler systems, water heaters, and related equipment.

A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable skills are attained is required.

A current valid driver’s license, in accordance with the University’s Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Use Policy is required.

• Outdoor work and occasional extreme temperatures as required.
• Responsible for following all procedures to conduct work activities in a safe manner including, but not limited to, wearing PPE required for specific duties and safe handling of chemicals and tools as outlined by University policies and / or the Facilities Management team.
• Responsible for immediately reporting any unsafe conditions to Management and / or Environmental Health & Safety.
• Required to wear a NIOSH (National Institute of Occupational Health & Safety) approved respirator and personal protective equipment.
• Ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions as needed including confined spaces and heights.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend, reach and climb.

Colgate bargaining unit employees must apply by October 7, 2022 to be considered.

2022S134Posting

No

Typical shift for this position will be: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Shifts are subject to change based on the needs of the University.

09/30/2022

Yes

It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS
The Campus Safety Department will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. To obtain a copy, contact the Campus Safety Compliance Manager via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu. You may also access the report from the Campus Safety web page at: www.colgate.edu/offices/support/campussafety.