Northwest Missouri State University
Plumber - 2nd Shift, Facility Services
Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO, United States
Location : NorthwestMaryville campus in Maryville, MO
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 811130
Department: Facility Services
Opening Date: 12/20/2024
EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Full-time position
PRIMARY DUTY: The Plumber - 2nd Shift responsibilities include assembling, installing, and maintaining piping and piping systems, fixtures, and equipment for steam, hot water, heating and cooling, following recognized procedures and techniques of the plumbing trade.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1.Repairs or replaces plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, showers, bathtubs, water heaters, electronic and manual flush valves and faucets, drinking fountains, or connects them to outlet and inlet pipes by making adjustments in pumps, regulators, and associated piping, threading, bending, or fusion welding pipe either by hand or by use of power equipment, screwing, bolting or fitting gaskets, couplings, traps and valves, and soldering, lead wiping, and/or acetylene cutting and welding connections to seal joints where necessary.
2.Completes assigned projects with quality workmanship by using hand or power tools (such as sewer auger or vacuum plunger, acetylene torch, soldering and welding tools, pipe threaders and cutters, gas leak detector, sewer camera, pipe locator, and appropriate chemicals) to install, alter, or rebuild high pressure steam, water, and gas lines, valves, traps, drains, basins, faucets, electronic flush valves and faucets, lavatories, sinks, hydrants, and other plumbing fixtures and equipment, cutting and joining pipes (both threaded and fusion welded).
3.Repairs and replaces pneumatic steam valves, gas valves, traps, and steam and condensate pipes.
4.Repairs and replaces domestic hot water heat pumps, chilled water pumps, sump pumps, and sewage pumps.
5.Inspects and repairs all sizes of backflow prevention devices.
6.Protects University property and equipment from damage during assigned work by removing furniture, wall fixtures, and equipment from work sites if possible or covering immoveable items with protective cloths, covering floors with cloths or tarpaulins, and erecting scaffolding or support structures in a manner that prevents damage.
7.Reduces the likelihood for liability regarding the University's compliance with federal regulations by complying with policies, laws, and regulations governing environmental protection, safety, hazardous waste disposal, and the use of chemical substances and materials common to plumbing work.
8.Performs other duties as assigned.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
REQUIREMENTS:
Education: High school diploma
Certification/License: Valid driver's license; Must acquire backflow certification/asbestos certification within six months of employment.
Experience: Five years of experience in commercial/residential plumbing, (Up to two years of education in applicable area will be credited toward experience based on an exchange rate of one to one).
Skills: Collaborative; Problem solving and analytical skills; Decision making ability; Good listening skills; Strong verbal communication; Stress and time management skills; Customer service and interpersonal skills; Mechanical and technical skills; Physical stamina and strength; Excellent trouble shooting ability
WORKING CONDITIONS: This position will work Monday through Friday for the hours of 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. with a half hour dinner break. This position will occasionally work in confined spaces or at varied heights, as well as hot, cold, wet, and/or dirty conditions. This position may be required to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed to support University events or emergencies. This position is considered essential staff. Essential staff provide services that relate directly to the health, safety, and welfare of the University, ensure continuity of key operations, and maintain and protect University properties. Should the University close for any reason, essential staff will report to work as usual.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: May assist in supervising student and/or temporary employees
EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Hand tools, cable machines, sewer camera, miscellaneous plumbing equipment, ladders, bucket trucks, skid steer loader, fork truck, aerial lifts, torches, welder, brazing, soldering, and pipe threader
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time during the regular work day; use arms and hands to reach for, handle, and manipulate objects; lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds; climb up and down ladders; work at high heights on scaffolds and other climbing devices; carry tools and equipment; work while in stooped, kneeling, crouched, and crawling positions
COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city's website at
UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 10,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its Northwest-Kansas City location at the Northland Innovation Center and through Northwest Online.
Founded in 1905 and ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top public regional universities in the Midwest, Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jump start on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their rsums with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area and Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.
The University also is a national model for student success and career placement with 96 percent of graduates securing employment or continuing their education within six months of completing a degree at Northwest, according to the most recent data.
Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, which is among the lowest in the nation, saving students an estimated $6,800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the "50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S."
For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until position is filled
DATE AVAILABLE: Immediately
TO APPLY: Please complete a Northwest application online by clicking to reach our employment opportunities listing. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1127 or email mdrake@nwmissouri.edu for more information.
The Office of Human Resource prides itself in offering a full, competitive benefits package with providers, who we feel, will offer the best service possible to the employees. Full-time employees are offered Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-term Disability insurance options as well as retirement plans upon employment at the University. For more information on each of these topics, please contact the office of Human Resources at (660) 562-1127 or via email at hrwebpg@nwmissouri.edu.
01
Do you have a valid US driver's license?
02
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent to a high school diploma?
03
Are you backflow certified?
04
Do you have an asbestos certification?
05
Do you have at least five years of experience as a Plumber
06
Please describe your years of experience as a plumber (commercial or residential or both)
Required Question
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 811130
Department: Facility Services
Opening Date: 12/20/2024
EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Full-time position
PRIMARY DUTY: The Plumber - 2nd Shift responsibilities include assembling, installing, and maintaining piping and piping systems, fixtures, and equipment for steam, hot water, heating and cooling, following recognized procedures and techniques of the plumbing trade.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1.Repairs or replaces plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, showers, bathtubs, water heaters, electronic and manual flush valves and faucets, drinking fountains, or connects them to outlet and inlet pipes by making adjustments in pumps, regulators, and associated piping, threading, bending, or fusion welding pipe either by hand or by use of power equipment, screwing, bolting or fitting gaskets, couplings, traps and valves, and soldering, lead wiping, and/or acetylene cutting and welding connections to seal joints where necessary.
2.Completes assigned projects with quality workmanship by using hand or power tools (such as sewer auger or vacuum plunger, acetylene torch, soldering and welding tools, pipe threaders and cutters, gas leak detector, sewer camera, pipe locator, and appropriate chemicals) to install, alter, or rebuild high pressure steam, water, and gas lines, valves, traps, drains, basins, faucets, electronic flush valves and faucets, lavatories, sinks, hydrants, and other plumbing fixtures and equipment, cutting and joining pipes (both threaded and fusion welded).
3.Repairs and replaces pneumatic steam valves, gas valves, traps, and steam and condensate pipes.
4.Repairs and replaces domestic hot water heat pumps, chilled water pumps, sump pumps, and sewage pumps.
5.Inspects and repairs all sizes of backflow prevention devices.
6.Protects University property and equipment from damage during assigned work by removing furniture, wall fixtures, and equipment from work sites if possible or covering immoveable items with protective cloths, covering floors with cloths or tarpaulins, and erecting scaffolding or support structures in a manner that prevents damage.
7.Reduces the likelihood for liability regarding the University's compliance with federal regulations by complying with policies, laws, and regulations governing environmental protection, safety, hazardous waste disposal, and the use of chemical substances and materials common to plumbing work.
8.Performs other duties as assigned.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Demonstrate personal integrity and trustworthiness
- Manage stressful situations and changing priorities effectively
- Anticipate, recognize and resolve problems
- Be responsible and accountable
- Use organizational skills and provide attention to details
- Maintain a positive, optimistic and success-oriented attitude
- Exercise professional demeanor, which includes being tactful and courteous
- Exhibit a professional work ethic
- Continuously promote a safe work environment
REQUIREMENTS:
Education: High school diploma
Certification/License: Valid driver's license; Must acquire backflow certification/asbestos certification within six months of employment.
Experience: Five years of experience in commercial/residential plumbing, (Up to two years of education in applicable area will be credited toward experience based on an exchange rate of one to one).
Skills: Collaborative; Problem solving and analytical skills; Decision making ability; Good listening skills; Strong verbal communication; Stress and time management skills; Customer service and interpersonal skills; Mechanical and technical skills; Physical stamina and strength; Excellent trouble shooting ability
WORKING CONDITIONS: This position will work Monday through Friday for the hours of 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. with a half hour dinner break. This position will occasionally work in confined spaces or at varied heights, as well as hot, cold, wet, and/or dirty conditions. This position may be required to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed to support University events or emergencies. This position is considered essential staff. Essential staff provide services that relate directly to the health, safety, and welfare of the University, ensure continuity of key operations, and maintain and protect University properties. Should the University close for any reason, essential staff will report to work as usual.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: May assist in supervising student and/or temporary employees
EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Hand tools, cable machines, sewer camera, miscellaneous plumbing equipment, ladders, bucket trucks, skid steer loader, fork truck, aerial lifts, torches, welder, brazing, soldering, and pipe threader
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time during the regular work day; use arms and hands to reach for, handle, and manipulate objects; lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds; climb up and down ladders; work at high heights on scaffolds and other climbing devices; carry tools and equipment; work while in stooped, kneeling, crouched, and crawling positions
COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city's website at
UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 10,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its Northwest-Kansas City location at the Northland Innovation Center and through Northwest Online.
Founded in 1905 and ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top public regional universities in the Midwest, Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jump start on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their rsums with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area and Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.
The University also is a national model for student success and career placement with 96 percent of graduates securing employment or continuing their education within six months of completing a degree at Northwest, according to the most recent data.
Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, which is among the lowest in the nation, saving students an estimated $6,800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the "50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S."
For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until position is filled
DATE AVAILABLE: Immediately
TO APPLY: Please complete a Northwest application online by clicking to reach our employment opportunities listing. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1127 or email mdrake@nwmissouri.edu for more information.
The Office of Human Resource prides itself in offering a full, competitive benefits package with providers, who we feel, will offer the best service possible to the employees. Full-time employees are offered Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-term Disability insurance options as well as retirement plans upon employment at the University. For more information on each of these topics, please contact the office of Human Resources at (660) 562-1127 or via email at hrwebpg@nwmissouri.edu.
01
Do you have a valid US driver's license?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent to a high school diploma?
- Yes
- No
03
Are you backflow certified?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have an asbestos certification?
- Yes
- No
05
Do you have at least five years of experience as a Plumber
- Yes
- No
06
Please describe your years of experience as a plumber (commercial or residential or both)
Required Question