Compensation

Classification: Plumber
Salary Range: $5,211/month - $6,729/month
FLSA status: Nonexempt

San Jose State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package. For more information on programs available, please visit http://www.sjsu.edu/hr/benefits/

About the Position

***This position is expected to work Wednesday - Sunday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm***

The Plumber is responsible for providing the full range of skilled plumbing work including the installation, maintenance, inspection, modification, remodel and repair of mechanical plumbing equipment and fixtures for water, gas, oil, steam, sewage, fire sprinkler/prevention, and refrigeration-related plumbing systems, to ensure a clean, safe and attractive learning environment. Position makes decisions based upon sound maintenance practices.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

-Perform various types of preventive maintenance including: starting/stopping equipment, general cleaning, removing/installing serviceable parts, and lubricating. -Identify problems and needed repairs.
-Complete necessary repairs to plumbing, fixtures, and related equipment as requested by work orders.
-Use hand and power tools for the completion of plumbing fixtures, installations, related repairs, installation/removal of parts and hardware.
-Inspect plumbing, related equipment, systems, and areas to identify problems and needed repairs.
-Disable and clearly identify (lock out and tag out) unsafe equipment, and immediately notify appropriate personnel.
-Report problems and needed repairs to be documented and scheduled.
-Unlock and secure facility areas to access equipment and items to be repaired and/or maintained.
-Consult and work with other trade workers, as needed, for completion of repairs and remodels.
-Operate radio or cellular phone for communication of urgent needs, critical information and status updates.
-Operate utility cart, pick-up truck, torch, welding equipment, scissor lift, and forklift (as certified) to access, repair and transport personnel and/or equipment.
-Record work details in log sheets, and keeps time records to assist in completion of documentation.
-Use computer for communication, for research of parts and associated equipment, documentation of job specific details and recording time logs.
-Respond promptly to and assist with urgent needs in order to prevent injury, damage or further incident.
-Attend and participate in departmental meetings, trainings and functions.
-Maintain clean work areas, tools, equipment and associated structures.
-Use protective equipment as required for personal safety.

Education and Experience

Must possess those abilities normally acquired through any combination of progressively responsible training and experience which demonstrates achievement of journey-level skills equivalent to that acquired through completion of a standard plumbers apprenticeship program. Must participate in all OSHA required physicals and examinations.

Preferred Qualifications

-2 years of commercial experience
-2 years of college/university experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

-Thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the plumbing trade.
-Base knowledge of the operation of building automation systems.
-Thorough knowledge of applicable state and federal health and safety orders and regulations pertaining to the plumbing trade, including the California State Safety Orders of the Division of Industrial Safety and the California State Plumbing codes.
-Ability to perform skilled plumbing work on all applicable equipment and systems.
-Ability to perform applicable welding work.
-Ability to make rough sketches of plumbing installations, read and work from blueprints, plans, drawings and specifications; and estimate materials and labor cost of standard plumbing maintenance and repair work.
-Ability to maintain records and retrieve data related to work performed using manual and/or computerized record keeping systems, and prepare standard reports.
-Ability to provide instruction to unskilled and semiskilled assistants.
-Ability to analyze and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
-Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the position and perform arithmetic calculations as required by the position.

Posting Date

May 30, 2018

Application Screening

Application Screening begins June 14, 2018
Applications received before that date will receive first consideration.

This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Required Application Material:

Resume

Please note that failure to completely fill out each section of the online application may result in your application not receiving consideration.

Note To Applicant

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a driminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a conditional offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate Background. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.

SJSU IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (i.e. H1-B VISAS)

All San Jose State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Equal Employment Statement

SJSU is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

It is the policy of SJSU to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities who self disclose.

Contact Information

One Washington Square San Jose, CA 95192-0046
Phone: 408-924-2250