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Position Summary:
Reporting to the Preventative Maintenance Supervisor, the Plumber/Steamfitter is responsible for performing a wide variety of tasks in the mechanical trades which will include plumbing, steamfitting, HVAC , and maintenance millwright in support of building maintenance on the VT campus. Assists Preventative Maintenance building and electrical trades staff as requested.

Required Qualifications:
- Verifiable journeyman-level experience in a large commercial or institutional setting in the mechanical installation, repair and maintenance practices in one or more skilled trades including plumbing, steam fitting, HVAC and maintenance millwright.
- Current Virginia Journey or Master level license in either Plumbing or HVAC trade; OR current Journey or Master level licensing agreement (reciprocity) from another jurisdiction as approved by the Virginia Board for Contractors. Must obtain Virginia license within 6 months of employment .
- Working knowledge of a variety of technical documents such as blueprints, technical drawings, sketches, specification records, and operating and maintenance manuals.
- Record keeping experience such as processing work orders and/or tracking inventory.
- Must have a valid drivers license.
- Candidate should be able to perform routine Plumbing/Mechanical tasks.
- Ability to recognize and understand industry terminologies of multiple trades.
- Ability to use a computer, keep accurate and complete records.
- Ability to perform work with minimal margin of error and work independently with little or no supervision.
- Ability to communicate effectively, work as an effective team member, and have the ability to receive and execute instructions from the immediate supervisor and/or lead worker.
- Ability to safely and frequently move and handle heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds or more; maneuver materials up and down stairs; climb and work from elevated work stations such as ladders and scaffolds; and work for long periods of time standing, walking, reaching, bending, pushing/pulling. Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions, including extreme temperatures.
- This position is designated as "Emergency Personnel". May be required to work additional hours/shifts to meet the needs of the department.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Maintenance experience with Plumbing/ HVAC systems in a large commercial or institutional setting.
- Good working knowledge of HVAC control systems.
- Experience in a computerized work order/inventory management system.



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