Plumber
- Employer
- Towson University
- Location
- Towson, MD
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Auxiliary Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
· Installs, diagnoses problems, repairs and maintains pipes, fittings and fixtures of heating, water, gas, sewer, and drainage systems according to blueprints, specifications, and plumbing codes.· Lays out and assembles pipe systems and supports. Cuts, bends, welds, and threads pipe. Inspects work site to determine presence of obstructions; plans installation and repairs to avoid obstructions.· Oversees and performs repair and replacement of toilets, sinks, drain lines and faucets. Cleans obstruction from waste and sewage lines.· Prepares estimates of time, labor, and materials. Prepares reports reflecting daily operations and project status.· Operates and maintains tools and equipment of the plumbing trade. Cleans work area upon completion of project.· Provides guidance and training in plumbing work to other maintenance personnel. May have lead responsibility for special projects.· Typical Work hours are Monday- Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm. On-Call hours are required according to the needs of the University. This is an essential position.
Qualifications and Skills
· Four years progressively responsible experience in the plumbing trade.· Maryland State certification as a licensed plumber.· Comprehensive knowledge of and skill in the theory, principles, methods, and techniques used in the plumbing trade.· Thorough knowledge of and skill in basic mathematics including area, volume, weights, and the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions; of OSHA regulations related to the plumbing trade; of plumbing codes, the requirements for domestic water and waste disposal systems.· Skill in the use and maintenance of the tools and equipment of the plumbing trade; in the installation and repair of sanitary plumbing and appliances; in welding, soldering, and threading pipe.· Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, drawings, and specifications; to prepare summaries and reports; to communicate effectively and follow directions.
Organization: Operations
Primary Location: Main Campus
Job Posting: May 5, 2024
Organization
Towson University (TU; www.towson.edu) was founded in 1866, is recognized by U. S. News and World Reports as one of the top public universities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, and is Baltimore’s largest comprehensive university, and the largest public, comprehensive institution in the University of Maryland System. TU enrolls over 18,000 undergraduates and nearly 4,000 graduate students across six academic colleges (business, education, fine arts, health professions, liberal arts, science & mathematics), has over 865 full-time faculty, and offers more than 65 bachelor’s, 45 master’s, and 5 doctoral programs. Towson University offers many cultural, educational and athletics programs and events that are open to the public ranging from concerts and lecturers to Division I college sports.
Our centrally located campus sits on 330 rolling green acres and is 10 miles north of Baltimore, 45 miles north of Washington D.C., and 95 miles south of Philadelphia. The town of Towson, MD. has a population of approximately 52,000, with tree-lined streets, shops, restaurants, movies, bookstores, a county library branch, live music venues, and is in walking distance of the TU campus. Towson was established in 1750 and is the seat of Baltimore County government.
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