University System of Georgia POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

PLUMBER I (Facilities)                                                                                                                    09-346

APPLICATION PROCESS: Submit an SPSU employment application, a letter of interest and a current resume to: Human Resources, Southern Polytechnic State University, 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, Georgia 30060-2896 or submit in person Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  (Please Note: Background Checks will be required on all final candidates selected for employment.)

POSITION SUMMARY

This is work at the journeyman level in the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing and heating systems. Work involves performance of skilled plumbing tasks in maintaining, repairing, and servicing a variety of fixtures and equipment. Routine maintenance, service, and repair work are performed independently. Work is inspected on completion for conformity to instructions and quality of work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Repairs and inserts valves and ball cocks; pack faucets; repairs waste, sewage, and drainage pipes; replaces broken fixtures and installs new fixtures’ caulks and packs joints.

2. Installs steam and hot water heating and sprinkler systems; renews pipes, valves, and fittings on pumps. Performs swimming pool maintenance.

3. Cleans our drains and obstructions in waste and sewage pipes.

4. Repairs broken valves, hydrants, service pipes and drinking fountains.

5. Operates pipe cutters, reamers, threading machines, sewer tapes and cables, and other plumbing tools and equipment.

6. Keeps records of work and makes reports.

7. Must be on call for seven days on a rotational basis.

8. Occasional mandatory overtime.

9. Performs related and other duties as required.

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

1. Considerable knowledge of the standard tools, methods, practices, and materials of the plumbing trade.

2. Considerable knowledge of prevailing plumbing codes.

3. Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the work.

4. Ability to understand and work from general instructions and specifications, and to follow blueprints and sketches.

5. Skill in the use of tools, materials and equipment used in the plumbing trade.

QUALIFICATIONS: High school graduate or equivalent with some experience as a journeyman plumber; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

DAYS/HOURS: Monday – Friday; 6:00am – 2:30pm

SALARY:           $11.67 - $14.58/hr.

Southern Polytechnic State University, a member of the University System of Georgia, is a residential university with approximately 4,800 students pursuing bachelors and masters degrees in many of the nation’s fastest growing technology fields. The university, located one mile west of 1-75’s Exit 263, is just 20 minutes northwest of downtown Atlanta. Southern Polytechnic is an EOE/ADA/AA Employer v University System of Georgia.

Posted: November 7, 2008