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University of Massachusetts Medical School

Plumber

University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, United States

Overview:

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under the general supervision of the Lead Plumber or designee, the Plumber installs, repairs, modifies and maintains plumbing systems; including: sanitary fixtures, compressed air, steam, acid waste, medical gas and gas distribution systems, and water sewage systems.

Responsibilities:

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Maintain records and pertinent data
  • Update preventive maintenance procedures
  • Ensure material and equipment requirements are available as needed to complete working an efficient manner
  • Install, repair, modify, and maintain hot and cold water lines, sewer pipes, traps, acid waste lines, valves, toilets, sinks, showers, and other fixtures and all fittings
  • Cut and thread pipe, using stocks and dies, power threading machines, wrenches, power saws, and other tools
  • Caulk and pack lead joints, valves and pumps using blow torches, welding equipment, chisels, and other tools
  • Clean and maintain acid waste neutralizing tanks, and grease traps
  • Install and maintain piping systems made of copper, Pyrex glass, PVC, and tin lined, etc.
  • Conform with codes, rules, regulations and safety standards associated with the trade
  • Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain all plumbing distribution systems, including high and low pressure, return systems, pumps, pressure reducers, backflow preventers, neutralizing tanks, etc., and install new equipment and services to these systems
  • Determine material and equipment requirements to complete work based on drawings, specifications, site examination, and oral instructions
  • May exercise functional supervision and instruction of others in installation and maintenance methods
  • While in the performance of routine duties; may be required, as needed to perform all work associated with all maintenance trades of an equal or lower graded classification; where the work or task does not require a specific license
  • Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Current Massachusetts Plumbing License
  • 3 years of experience as a Licensed Plumber
  • Thorough knowledge of methods, tools, and practices used in the plumbing trade
  • Thorough knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions particular to the trade
  • Ability to travel to off-site locations