Plumber

at  California State University Long Beach

Job no: 542420
Work type: Staff
Location: Long Beach
Categories: Unit 6 - Teamsters Local 2010, Temporary, Full Time

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Supervising Plumber, the incumbent will perform skilled plumbing work, including the installation, repair, and maintenance of university structures, as well as minor construction and special projects.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must have knowledge of the Uniform Plumbing Code. Knowledge of the Safety Regulations of the division of Industrial Safety applicable to the plumbing trade. Have excellent knowledge and ability to use the tools and equipment of the trade. Ability to read blueprints, work from plans, rough sketches, and specifications. Knowledge of confined space entry procedures. Ability to interact positively with others and the University. Experience working in a university or large public institutional setting.
Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university’s commitment to a “vision of excellence.”

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Equivalent to a high school diploma and journey-level plumber skills similar to that acquired through the completion of a plumber’s apprenticeship program required.
• Solid work history.

PHYSICAL SUMMARY

Heavy work - Job involves lifting more than 40 pounds. Approximately half of the incumbent’s time will be spent walking, standing, squatting, kneeling, or climbing

• Install, repair, replace, and maintain piping systems. Maintain piping systems including water, gas, air, steam, vacuum, storm drains, waste lines, irrigation systems, and related traps and valves.
• Perform schedule preventive maintenance. Test, Certify and repair backflow preventive devices. Works with irrigation specialist in design, repair, and maintenance of irrigation systems.