Employer: Whitman College
Job Description:
POSITION PURPOSE:
The Plumber General Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing skilled plumbing, pipefitting, and preventative maintenance repairs in facilities at Whitman College. This position will also be assigned maintenance duties in support of other maintenance trades and projects as needed. This technician regularly consults with the Maintenance Supervisor on all matters involving the operation and maintenance of related equipment and work scheduling. Evening and weekend work may be required on occasion.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Inspects, diagnoses, repairs, maintains and tests plumbing, heating, cooling, and other piping systems, cameras, water jets, augers, unplugs and maintains sewer waste lines and storm drains.
• Removes and replaces or installs all types of plumbing fixtures such as water closets, sinks, drinking fountains with bottle fillers, showers, kitchen, laboratory, domestic water heaters and boilers, and other equipment.
• Maintains and repairs piping, constructing various types of pipe joints for high and low pressure systems, including threading, brazing, soldering, crimping and welding.
• Installs fittings, hangers, anchors, guides, drains, clean outs and piping of all kinds.
• Orders supplies and materials as required. Maintain tools and work van in a professional manner.
• Reports damages and maintenance repairs.
• Utilizes Facility Services work order system correctly and regularly, as well as computers (e.g. email, creating reports).
• Works within the safety regulations for federal, state, and Whitman College. Actively participates in the accident prevention program, including attending safety program.
• Observes safety precautions and procedures at all times, being alert for unsafe conditions and reports them to supervisor.
• Must be able to respond to campus emergencies throughout the year.
• Assists with all other maintenance trades as needed, including moving furniture and other supplies.
• Helps maintain rain gutter, downspout systems, roof drains and cleaning roofs.
• Performs backup Boiler Technician and all other General Maintenance duties as requested by supervisor.
• Organizes daily work schedule and consults regularly with the Maintenance Supervisor for prioritizing projects.
• Serves as essential personnel, meaning duties are essential to the operations of the College and requires that the position report to campus for work even during full or partial closures, emergencies, inclement weather, etc.
• Completes other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Individuals must be able to explain and/or demonstrate that they possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to safely perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work closely and collaboratively with faculty, students and staff.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with others.
• Ability to operate a forklift and mechanical equipment, including power tools.
• Ability to move heavy equipment such as, generators, compressors, motors, and appliances. Building supplies may weigh up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb up and down and work from step ladders and extension ladders.
• Meet normal physical requirements to perform maintenance duties, including heights above 20 feet.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and use respirator equipment as trained.
• Ability to keep a clean and organized work areas, service vehicle and parts stock.
• Ability to organize a daily work schedule and use a computerized work order system.
• Ability to use computers for emails, creating reports, work on spreadsheets etc.
• Ability to clearly and regularly communicate and take directions from supervisor.
• Ability to read and understand specifications, electrical diagrams and blueprints.
• Ability to drive and maintain an organized service van.
• Ability to respond to college emergencies as needed.
• Ability to assist all other maintenance trades as needed.
• Ability to positively and actively contribute to the College’s core values of diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Ability to be reliable and capable of working independently on the assigned shift.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School graduation. Knowledge of tools and related equipment is necessary. Plumbing Skills, knowledge, common sense and the ability to use each in making decisions. Must possess a Washington valid driver’s license, pass background check and employment physical.
Contact Person: Atarah Pinder
Phone: 5095275201
Email: [email protected]
Location: Walla Walla, WA
Application Method: Apply here.
Base Pay: 48k-53k
Relocation assistance may be provided for the successful candidate.
Contact Person: Atarah Pinder
Phone: 509-527-5201
Email: [email protected]
Location:
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Application Method: Apply Online
Base Pay: 48k-53k relocation assistance may be provided for the successful candidate
