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Req #: 238691

Department: UW FACILITIES: MAINTENANCE & CONSTRUCTION

Appointing Department Web Address: https://facilities.uw.edu/

Posting Date: 09/09/2024

Closing Info: Closes On 09/23/2024

Salary: $6,605 - $8,802 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-classified-staff-20210208.pdf)

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

UW Facilities manages the University’s buildings, infrastructure and land, with more than 1,100 employees in a variety of fields. The Asset Management group includes Capital & Space Management, Real Estate, Sustainability and other teams responsible for planning and workload management. The Operations group includes Project Delivery, Maintenance & Construction, Campus Utilities & Operations, Building Services, Transportation Services and Safety. Supporting these groups are the Business Intelligence & Information Technology group and the Finance & Administration group.

Maintenance & Construction has an outstanding opportunity for a Maintenance Plumber (Plumber/Pipe/Steamfitter) .

Under the direction of the supervisor and lead, perform journey-level plumbing work in the maintenance, repair and construction of a wide variety of complex and sophisticated plumbing systems.

• Inspect, diagnose malfunctions; repair, maintain, test and inspect backflow devices, heating, cooling, and other process piping systems; clear plugged waste line • Remove and replace or install all types of plumbing fixtures, such as water closets, sinks, drinking fountains, showers, kitchen, laboratory, and other equipment • Maintain and repair piping, tanks, and pressure vessels for fuels, steam, water, air, gas, and draining systems; install, service, repair and adjust pumps, ejectors, valves, dishwashers, stills, heat exchangers and coils • Construct various types of pipe joints for high or low-pressure systems, including threading, brazing, soldering, welding or lead-wiping of joints • Cut, fit, fabricate, and assemble a wide variety of articles, materials, and devices, including steel, copper, brass, glass, plastic, cast iron, corrosion-resistant pipe, tile, concrete and transite • Read and interpret plans, blueprints, and sketches; construct, lay out or plan piping assemblies with respect to walls, structures, and other obstructions, allowing for expansion and contraction and alignment in accordance with pipefitting practice • Work with Lead to discuss any proposed project changes before construction • May develop cost estimates for installation and repairs • Operate vehicles and machinery such as vans and trucks • Load and unload materials and supplies • Keep leads and supervisors informed of project status and work progress, required project materials and equipment • Communicate and collaborate with other Facilities Services shops and other business partners to facilitate work • Know and comply with occupational health and safety regulations specific to the work and conduct on the job, including Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) instructions, Hazard Review Checklists (HRCs) and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required • Comply with all University and Facilities Services policies and procedures, Facilities Maintenance & Construction (FMC) protocols, i.e. Individual Accountability Protocols (IAP) • Support all management directives and the vision and values of FMC • Participate in and follow through with FMC process improvement initiatives (Balanced Scorecard, Lean, Ideas Systems) • Actively participate in meetings and training as scheduled • Provide excellent customer service through effective, courteous and professional interactions with clients, colleagues and the campus community • Drive University vehicles to attend meetings or transport equipment and personnel • Perform other duties as assigned • Regular and predictable attendance is required

Core Competencies:

• Personal integrity and trustworthiness • Manage stressful situations and changing priorities effectively • Anticipate, recognize and resolve problems • Responsible and accountable • Organizational skills and attention to details • Positive, optimistic, success-oriented attitude • Professional demeanor which includes being tactful and courteous • Professional work ethic • Promotes a safe work environment

Requirements include:

• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as a plumber/pipefitter/steamfitter, OR full journey status as a plumber/pipefitter/steamfitter in a union, OR four years' applicable work experience

Vocational training may be substituted for work experience on a year-for-year basis

• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license may be required.

Additional Requirements include:

• Washington State Department of Health Backflow Assembly Tester Certification or obtain certification within 120 days of employment • Seattle Fire Department Confidence Testing Certification (AS-3) or obtain certification within 120 days of employment • Demonstrated successful ability in taking direction, working well with others and as a member of a team • Demonstrated excellence in effective verbal and written communication skills • Possession of a valid Washington State driver’s license

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Desired:

• Medical Gas Certification • Pipe Welding Certification and/or demonstrated experience welding pipes • Experience in plumbing maintenance of institutional, industrial and/or commercial environments • Washington State Department of Labor & Industries Journey-level Plumber Certification • Experience in steam distribution/heat exchangers and closed loop piping systems in an institutional, industrial or commercial environment • Demonstrated successful experience with basic computer technology

Conditions of Employment:

• Ability to efficiently and effectively travel locally to alternate work sites as needed. Commercial Driver’s License may be required. • Approved footwear must be provided at the employee’s expense and worn on the job • Must be able to be fitted for and wear a respirator on the job • Ability to lift and move heavy materials is required • Work may require access to confined spaces and heights using appropriate safety procedures • Must be able to work in a smoke-free environment • Must be able to work in all weather conditions • Must be able to be fitted for and wear a respirator on the job. Must be able to be fitted for and wear a respirator on the job. Must participate in medical screening/monitoring (such as TB screening and proof of measles inoculation) required for work assignments in locations, including but not limited to, nonhuman primate areas, the Animal Research and Care Facility, and the University of Washington Medical Center • Regular and predictable attendance is required • May be required to accept variable work shift

Application Process:

The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.