Plumber 3

Department:

Location:

Health Sciences Center

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R108644

Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of four (4) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Completion of Journeyman's training, and Kentucky Journeyman Plumbers license. Pre-employment physical exam required. Valid driver's license required and must be insurable by the University's insurance carrier. Grade 5 (Hourly)

Position Description:

The position of Plumber III will perform skilled work requiring the application of standard trade practices in maintaining, installing, and repairing a variety of plumbing and heating systems fixtures.

This is a required personnel position that necessitates the employee’s physical presence in the workplace. The employee must also report to or remain at work during university emergencies or closures and maintain a valid, insurable driver’s license under the University’s insurance policy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Locate and mark underground water, sewer, and gas lines owned and operated by the University as required for BUD locates and other excavation work. 

• Install all types of plumbing systems and piping systems as required by the University, including but not limited to sinks, tubs, toilets, water heaters, appliances, water conditioners, faucets, showers, pumping systems, valves, and piping, including supports and hangers.

• Repair and maintain all sorts of plumbing systems and piping systems as required by the University, including but not limited to sinks, lavatories, water heaters, appliances, water conditioning equipment, faucets, valves, showers, pumping systems and equipment, as well as various piping systems with varied materials and uses. 

• Test piping systems and fixtures for leaks.  Repairs and maintenance shall meet all environmental protection requirements and codes. Review plans, blueprints, and specifications to determine the layout of plumbing systems. 

• Apply all codes to work performed, prepare lists of materials used and needed. 

• Keep daily reports and logs, and other paperwork as required, order materials for jobs, and complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone 502-852-6258.