Studies
building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and
sequence of installations.
Inspects structure to ascertain
obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of structure resulting from
installation of pipe.
Locates and marks position of pipe and
pipe connections and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors.
Cuts openings in walls and floors to
accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
Assembles and installs valves, pipe
fittings, and pipes composed of metals, such as iron, steel, brass, and lead,
and nonmetals, such as glass, vitrified clay, and plastic.
Joins pipes by use of screws, bolts,
fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and caulks joints.
Fills pipe system with water or air and
reads pressure gauges to determine whether system is leaking.
Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures
such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage
disposal units, dishwashers, and water softeners.
Basic
Responsibilities:
Oversee
campus facilities repair and conduct preventative maintenance.
Assist
in ensuring campus functions occur without any difficulties.
Essential
Duties:
Perform
work orders as assigned. Perform
preventative maintenance as required.
Advise
Campus Operations Director of outcomes and recommend further action as needed.
Under
direction of Director of Campus Operations, maintain plan for updating current
systems and fixtures prior to complete obsolescence.
Ensure
campus irrigation systems are in optimal working order.
Monitor
condition of University equipment, property and vehicles. Service as
needed.
Stay
current on all local, state, and national codes and regulations
Ensure
all licenses remain current.
Assist
other technicians in the performance of their duties
Adhere
to the HSU Personnel and Safety Handbook(s).
Performs other duties as
assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
There are no supervisory
responsibilities for this position, except for student workers.
COMPETENCIES: This
is your opportunity to demonstrate how your education and/or experience in your
current or previous job relates to each function of this position.
On a separate sheet of paper, write a
paragraph for each competency listed below describing your background and
qualifications in each area.
Interview
decisions are partially based on this information.
To
perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following
competencies.
Continuous Learning - Assesses own strengths
and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and
development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills;
shares expertise with others.
Customer Service - Manages difficult or
emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits
customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and
assistance; meets commitments.
Change Management - Develops workable implementation
plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes
resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors transition
and evaluates results.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires
the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds
organizational values.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to
management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments;
commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; completes tasks
on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (Language, Mathematical, Reasoning and Computer Skills):
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety
rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability
to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively
before groups of customers or employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units
of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to
compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out
instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with
problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
COMPUTER SKILLS: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word
Processing software, Spreadsheet software, Human Resources/Payroll systems for Timecard
Entry, Order Processing Software, Internet, etc.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma and 2-3 years minimum of related
experience required.
Technical
education and 1-2 years minimum of related experience is preferred.
Repair and Call-out Experience
preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Master Plumbers License required.
RMP Licensure preferred.
Able to achieve the above
licensures within 12 months.
Backflow Prevention
Certification is a bonus.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is frequently required to stand; climb or balance; stoop, kneel,
crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to walk
and sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds,
frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move
more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include
close vision, distance vision and depth perception.
Frequently stands for
prolonged periods of time. Frequent heavy lifting (50-60 pounds) or dragging
required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment
characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
While performing the duties
of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions
and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving
mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic
or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock and
vibration.
The noise level in the work
environment is usually moderate.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This is a
Non-Exempt/Hourly position. A regular 40-hour workweek is required plus occasional
overtime as this position does require employee to be “on call” periodically.
This position
requires traditional work hours as well as regular weekend work and occasional
evening and/or holiday scheduled work in order to meet internal and/or external
deadlines along with maintenance of emergencies, etc.
Must
be able to work flexible shift when required.
On-call duty is
required when a response is necessary.
All hours
worked beyond 40 hours in a single work week will be compensated at time and a
half, per FLSA guidelines.
Must have an
maintain a valid Class C Drivers License and maintain a clear driving record to
be insurable under the university liability policy.
Must be able to
drive to complete work assignments on and off campus, as needed.
Additional
travel may be required on occasion.
HSU Maintenance
Uniform is provided and required to be worn while on duty.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: For more information concerning benefits offered to HSU employees, see the HSU Benefits Summary on the HSU website.