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Plumber II

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Georgia State University
Location
Atlanta, GA

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Institutional & Business Affairs, Auxiliary Services
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

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Plumber II

Facilities Management Services

Building Maintenance - Zone 02

Location: Atlanta Campus *Location is subject to change*

Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. *Shift subject to change*

These are exciting times at the Maintenance and Operations Department. We are growing and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence.

Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you!  We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a stronger team. 

The Maintenance and Operations Department is seeking (1) Plumber II to join the already awesome team taking the Maintenance and Operations Department to the next level of excellence!

WHAT MAKES the Maintenance and Operations Department A GREAT PLACE?

·         A flexible work environment

·         Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.

·         A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.

·         Professional development opportunity and mentorship

·         A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

The ideal candidate provides performs an advanced-level position installing, maintaining, and repairing plumbing systems at a skilled manual work level. In addition to supporting the department Plummer II, will also:

·         Repairs broken plumbing fixtures.

·         Installs new fixtures.

·         Install hot water systems.

·         Cleans and drains obstructions in waste and sewage pipes.

·         Operates pipe cutters and other plumbing equipment.

·         Maintains records of completed work.

·         Study building plans and working drawings to determine the sequence of installations.

·         Locates and marks the position of pipes and pipe connections.

·         Cuts openings in floors and walls to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.

·         Cuts, threads, and bends pipes to the required angle.

·         Joins pipes by using screws, bolts, fittings, etc.

·         Fills pipes with air or water and uses pressure gages to determine the location of leaks.

·         Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, commodes, and water heaters.

·         Replaces washers in leaky faucets.

·         Repairs burst pipes and open clogged drains.

·         Install sprinklers on campus grounds.

·         Serves as a lead worker on plumbing projects.

·         Estimates the time frame for plumbing projects.

·         Inspects completed plumbing projects.

·         Performs other related duties as assigned.



Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • Technical or vocational degree and two years of related experience; or a high school diploma or GED and four years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Knowledge of standard tools, methods, and practices of the plumbing trade.
  • Knowledge of plumbing codes.
  • Knowledge of hazard and safety precautions involved in the plumbing trade.
  • Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
  • Ability to climb steps and ladders.
  • Ability to access confined spaces
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    College/Business Unit
    Open until filled

    College/Business Unit: Facilities Management Services
    Location: Atlanta Campus
    Job Posting: 06/13/23, 12:49:31 PM

    Organization

    Founded in 1913 in Atlanta, Georgia State University is the second-largest and one of four research institutions in the University System of Georgia. The University serves one-fourth of the graduate students in the university system; it is within a one-hour commute of more than one-third of the state’s population. Approximately 80 percent of all Georgia State alumni live and work in Georgia.georgia_state_university1.jpg

    Georgia State’s main campus is located on 34 acres in downtown Atlanta. University centers in Alpharetta, Brookhaven, Buckhead and Henry County offer students convenient suburban locations for graduate courses in business and education.

    More than 50,000 students annually attend Georgia State University. While 90 percent of the students are from Georgia, students also come from all 50 states and 160 countries. More than 1,400 international students attend Georgia State and graduate students comprise 31 percent of the student population.

    georgia_state_university2.jpgThe University offers more than 52 degree programs in more than 250 fields of study – from public policy and African-American studies to biology and health sciences. Degrees are offered at the bachelor’s, master’s, specialist and doctoral levels through six units: the College of Arts and Sciences, J. Mack Robinson College of Business, College of Education, College of Health and Human Sciences, College of Law and Andrew Young School of Policy Studies. In addition to the numerous degree programs, Georgia State offers full- and part-time programs and day, evening and weekend classes.

    Students have many choices in extracurricular activities including more than 22 fraternities and sororities; and some 250 chartered student groups, including 60 degree-related student groups, seven religious, 24 law-oriented and 22 multicultural/international groups; and 10 honor societies. There is also an active student government association which includes the student senate and the judicial board.

    The Georgia State Panthers are members of the Colonial Athletic Association and compete in 16 NCAA Division I intercollegiate men’s and women’s sports, including basketball, baseball, softball, golf, tennis, track and volleyball. The university announced in April 2008 that is will begin Division I-AA football in 2010.

    The university’s innovative Touch the Earth program brings outdoor recreation ranging from backpacking, rock climbing, sailing, kayaking, rafting and water-skiing to out-of-state snow-skiing and snorkeling trips. And WRAS, Georgia State’s popular 100,000-watt radio voice, is the most powerful student-run radio station in the United States.

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