Job Description Summary

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY STATEMENT
The Department of Residential Facilities is responsible for the maintenance and housekeeping services for the College Park Campus' 70+ residence halls, Greek chapter houses, and recreational facilities encompassing over 2.7 million square feet. The department employs over 300 exempt, non-exempt, and student staff.

Primary responsibilities:

The Plumber position is responsible for performing a wide range of plumbing tasks at a journeyman’s level under general supervision. The Plumber Installs, repairs and maintains water, gas, sewer, storm and drain systems, and related equipment and pipelines and may act as the lead Plumber for some projects. The Plumber will be supervised by a Multi Trades Supervisor II.

Driver’s License with fewer than 6 points is required.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or GED or trade-related secondary education is preferred
Incumbents hired should have experience in underground utilities (water, gas, sanitary lines, and/or steam), vents, and related equipment.
Incumbents hired for plumbing trade duties must possess a current WSSC Master Plumber's License or a Maryland State Plumber's License.
Experience in higher education, large-scale housing, or facilities maintenance is preferred.
Commercial or residential service call repair experience is preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The incumbent will be required to work from ladders or scaffolding; to work in, on, around, over, and under fixed equipment and machinery; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools, and supplies; and/or exert force up to 70 lbs.
The incumbent is to work in hazardous or irritating environments and adverse weather or temperature conditions, wear and work in personal protective equipment, and work on a ladder up to 10 feet in height.
Work will involve repetitive motion. The incumbent will be required to inspect work, which may involve bending, stooping, walking, and climbing.
Will assist with/lead snow removal activities, which may require using snow removal equipment (tractors, snow blowers, shovels) and working outside in cold weather for extended periods.
The incumbent will require extended hours/overtime work due to weather emergencies, scheduled openings, and closings of the residence halls.

Licenses/Certifications: WSSC Master Plumber's License or a Maryland State Plumber's License is required.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION:

Additional Job Details

• This position requires an on-site presence.
• Some evening and weekend work may be required.
• This position is an essential service position, incumbent is expected to report to work as requested, including overtime for openings, closings, major transitions, and emergencies, and perform general maintenance/clean-up tasks resulting from periods of inclement weather (i.e., snow, rain/hailstorms, hurricane, etc.).

Job Risks

Occupational Related Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure

Financial Disclosure Required

No

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Department

VPSA-Res Facilities-Comm Maint

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$51,069.00 - $61,283.00

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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