Plumbing Technician

Summary/Objective

Maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and installs plumbing supply and waste systems. Works collaboratively with all University units to provide an aesthetically pleasing, comfortable, and safe environment for students, faculty, and staff.

Essential Job Duties

• Repairs, installs, troubleshoots, and replaces plumbing components not limited to, supply piping, waste piping, vent piping, sinks, toilets, urinals, showers, domestic and commercial water heaters.

• Maintains and coordinates the completion of plumbing related work order requests from students, faculty, and staff by utilizing the electronic work order management system.

• Works in cooperation with outside vendors as needed.

• Communicate with persons of various backgrounds professionally and in a courteous manner.

• Attends professional development seminars and/or classes periodically that pertain to the area of responsibilities (including essential functions) of this position.

• Assists other physical plant disciplines when directed.

• Regular attendance and punctuality.

• Sets an example of a Christian lifestyle for students, staff and faculty.

• Commitment and adherence to Southwest Baptist University’s Principles and Expectations.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

None.

Position Requirements

Required

• High school diploma or GED and one year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Availability on an on-call basis for emergencies after hours.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate, related discipline.
• Professional certifications related to the plumbing trade.

Work Environment

• Ability to work in various environments including outdoor environments with adverse weather conditions construction/renovation sites, and typical office environments. Regularly exposed to electrical voltage, chemicals, dust, odors, oil, fumes, vibration, and noise. May be required to work on and/or around slippery surfaces both indoors and out. Subject to working near machinery, power tools, and vehicles in motion. On occasion, may be exposed to confined spaces, required to climb onto rooftops, and to access other related physical plant areas.

Physical Abilities

• Regularly required to sit, walk, talk and hear. Visual ability needed to read architect plans, equipment diagrams and inspect parts.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push or pull a variety of tools, equipment, and materials up to 80lbs.
• Must be able to traverse steps multiple times a day.
• Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and get in and out of the vehicle frequently during each work day.