Licensed Mechanic - Plumber
- Employer
- Quinnipiac University
- Location
- Mount Carmel - Hamden, CT
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Auxiliary Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job no: 495775
Work type: Full-time
Campus: Mount Carmel - Hamden, CT
Categories: Staff
Overview:
Quinnipiac University's Facilities Department is responsible for the overall physical plant operations of the University which includes custodial and grounds keeping to mechanical and general repair in buildings. The Facilities Department is comprised of roughly 170 unionized employees on three campuses which span more than 600 acres and over 3.1 million square feet. We pride ourselves on preserving and enhancing the beautiful atmosphere for all students, staff, and visitors.
We invite applications for the position of Licensed Mechanic, Plumber. This position is responsible for performing highly skilled and skilled maintenance on Quinnipiac University buildings, property, or related buildings.
This is a union position with a 90-day probationary hourly rate of $39.51, post probationary hourly rate is $40.67.
The hours for this position are mid August through mid June Tuesday-Saturday 9:00am to 5:30pm and mid June through mid August Monday-Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm.
About Quinnipiac:
Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9,000 students in more than 130 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing, and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and the College of Arts and Sciences. Our 21 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success, boasting multiple conference titles. This includes a 2023 NCAA National Championship win in ice hockey, a three-time defending national champion women's rugby team, and a trip to the Sweet 16 for our women's basketball team. The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research, and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review's "The Best 388 Colleges." The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, attraction of diverse communities, development of innovative corporate partnerships, and construction of an ambitious set of capital projects. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and X.
Responsibilities:
- Installation and repair of plumbing fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment.
- Must have a working knowledge of tools and procedures used in the trade.
- Install and connect distribution systems such as water, sanitary sewer, and storm drains and systems.
- Ensure plumbing installations comply with existing State and Local codes.
- Additionally, must be able to perform a variety of skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of heating, ventilation, air conditioning equipment and control systems, pumps, generators, life safety systems (fire, lighting, sprinklers) motorized equipment (gasoline and electric), outdoor lighting and kitchen equipment.
- May drive trucks and perform related skilled work as required.
- Licensed Mechanics are on call for emergency situations. However, licensed mechanics will remove snow during regularly scheduled shifts but will not be utilized for snow related overtime.
- Must be able to perform highly skilled plumbing tasks and other related work.
- Will work under the direction of a designated supervisor.
Qualifications:
- A State of Connecticut plumbing, journeyman, or contractor's license P2 and P1 classification is required.
- Progressive skill development and work in the trade is necessary.
- Must have a valid CT driver's license.
- Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically and include a resume. Contact information for three references may be required at a later date.
Quinnipiac University has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity and inclusion throughout the University community and welcomes candidates who enhance that diversity.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission for employees and their dependents and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.
Quinnipiac University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Note to Faculty/Staff Applicants Only:If a final candidate is a current or previous Quinnipiac employee, the hiring manager must obtain a reference check from the candidate’s current or former manager before making an offer of employment. If the candidate's current or most-recent Quinnipiac supervisor is unavailable, the hiring manager should contact Talent Acquisition for assistance in determining the appropriate alternate contact:
Advertised: September 20, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled
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