Plumber & Steamfitter I (Facilities Services)
- Employer
- University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Location
- UMass Amherst
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Auxiliary Services, Facilities Management & Sustainability
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Job no: 524219
Work type: Staff Full Time
Location: UMass Amherst
Department: DS Maintenance
Union: AFSCME
Categories: Facilities/Grounds, Skilled Labor
About UMass Amherst
UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.
Job Summary
Installs, repairs, alters and maintains fluid transmission systems, sanitary fixtures, heating systems, low- and high-pressure steam lines, condensate lines, water lines, sprinkler lines, sewer lines; and performs other related work as required, including but not limited to repairs and/or initiates repairs on building systems such as; pneumatic control systems, heating and ventilation (HVAC) systems, cooling towers, pumps and related equipment. Employing the use and need of specialized testing and monitoring diagnostic equipment; works synchronously with trade personnel maintaining the building systems integrity.
Essential Functions
- Trains, advises and mentors employees, technicians and journeymen in the operation and maintenance of Auxiliary Enterprises (AE) plumbing systems, steam systems, mechanical systems, H.V.A.C. systems and their related components, including but not limited to, pneumatic controls, electronic controls, electro-mechanical controls, cooling towers, pumps, and controlled devices.
- Inspects, tests, trouble shoots, repairs and initiates repair for plumbing, steam, sanitary systems, mechanical systems, cooling towers, pumps, pneumatic and self-contain valves, hydronic systems, and their related controlled devices. This requires using microprocessor and diagnostic equipment. Interacts with contractors regarding the operation, maintenance, and repair of various systems on campus.
- Performs preventive maintenance services. Utilize computer programs that operate, maintain, calibrate, and adjust building HVAC systems.
- Assist Engineering staff in drawing review, inspection and troubleshooting as part of the acceptance of new equipment, new buildings, and upgrades and equipment replacement.
- Drive a motorized vehicle around campus to University buildings.
- Installs, repairs, alters, and maintains hot and cold-water lines, fire hydrants, steam lines, deionized water systems, sprinkler systems, industrial cafeteria systems, glass piping, sewer pipes (cast iron, plastic, ceramic), pumps, traps, valves, radiators, glass piping, toilets, sinks, showers, and other fixtures, including their associated fittings; estimates labor and materials needed to do the work. Insulates steam and water pipes. Cuts and threads pipe, using stocks and dies, power threading machines, wrenches, power saws, safety equipment, and other related tools.
- Uses oxy-acetylene torches and/or welding equipment to braze coils & pipes.
- Drills or cuts holes through floors, walls, or ceilings in performance of work assignments.
- Performs related duties such as erecting scaffolding, riggings, and/or ladders; laying out drop clothes; fabricating miscellaneous metal products; sharpening and tempering various tools; cleaning tools and equipment; preparing work reports; and training other employees on the job.
- May exercise functional supervision over other employees.
Other Functions
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)
- Current, valid Massachusetts Plumbing and Gas fitting License/Journeyman.
- Metasys facility operator certification (incumbent has six (6) months from date of hire to obtain).
- Possess a current, valid Class D driver’s license.
- Basic knowledge of the plumbing and steam fitting trades.
- Must be willing to take an annual pulmonary function physical test.
- Ability to provide off shift coverage, as requested.
- Considerable knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques, practices, materials, and tools used in the plumbing and steam fitting trade.
- Experience as a journeyman plumber.
- Working knowledge of Massachusetts Plumbing and Gas Codes.
- Working knowledge of the general and unique hazards and safety precautions associated with the plumbing Steamfitter trade.
- Ability to read, interpret and work from plans and sketches or oral instructions.
- Ability to make basic assessments of time and materials required to work assignments.
- Ability to stand and work for long periods of time, in enclosed areas, hot areas, moist spaces, work with a respirator on, climb ladders, and work off scaffolding.
- Ability to instruct helpers in plumbing and steam fitting tasks.
- Ability to maintain accurate records, logs, etc.
- Skill and knowledge to interpret blue prints, schematics, elementary diagrams, logic diagrams associated with HVAC systems, the ability to generate, implement, understand, and respond to verbal and written instructions.
- Knowledge of safety practices, preventive maintenance practices and the operation of standard testing equipment.
- Skill in using the hand, power, and measurement tools of the trade.
- Skill and ability to work independently.
- Ability to use oxy-acetylene torches.
Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)
- Oxy-acetylene and/or welding certification.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
Additional Details
- This position is designated as essential personnel.
- Receives supervision from an Institutional Maintenance Foreman.
Work Schedule
- M-F; 6:30am-2:30pm; may include weekends, holidays & evenings.
- This is a maintenance function, which includes overtime and returning to work between shifts when directed or called.
Salary Information
AFSME Non-Exempt Grade 17; step 6.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Along with the application, please submit a resume. References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide contact information for three (3) professional references.
UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.
Advertised: Jul 29 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 28 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Organization
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is one of the preeminent public research universities in America. Nestled in idyllic Amherst, Massachusetts—often called “The top college town in North America”—the campus is consistently ranked among the top public research universities in the nation, and offers a rich cultural environment in a rural setting close to major urban centers.
As one of the nation's top public research universities – as measured by national and international rankings, academic citations, and research funding – the campus spends more than $180 million on research each year, demonstrating its contribution to the nation’s position as a technological and economic leader. The university works in conjunction with academic, government, and private partners to translate new knowledge and scientific discoveries into technical innovations and scholarly works that create opportunities for students, faculty and the public.
Eight schools and colleges offer more than 85 undergraduate majors, 68 master’s and 48 doctoral degree programs, many counted among the top programs in the nation and world. UMass Amherst is also home to New England's premier honors college.
The 1,159 full-time faculty members are dedicated teachers and world-renowned researchers and the campus has regularly been listed among the top performers in terms of faculty awards. With over 24,000 students from all 50 states and over 70 countries, the student body is the most academically successful in the history of the campus. Students participate in 240 organizations, 21 NCAA Division I athletic teams, extensive intramurals, living-learning residence halls, community service, and internships. With one of the largest residential life systems in the nation, UMass Amherst houses approximately 12,000 students on campus. The university is enjoying a facilities renaissance, including new buildings in the sciences, the arts, and recreation. UMass Amherst is part of the Five College consortium with Smith, Mount Holyoke, Hampshire and Amherst colleges.
As an employer, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a national leader in developing family-friendly policies, benefits and amenities designed to help faculty members develop both productive careers and satisfying personal lives. The university offers one of the nation’s most generous parental leave policies. The university is also part of the Academic Career Network, a regional consortium formed to serve dual-career couples and encourage greater diversity in the academy.
- Website
- http://umass.edu/
- Telephone
- 4135454894
- Location
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181 PRESIDENTS DR
Whitmore Administration Building
Amherst
Massachusetts
01003
US
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