Metro New York & Southern Connecticut

Performs skilled plumbing work in the installation, maintenance, inspection, and repair, of plumbing systems and related fixtures in accordance with applicable codes, safety standards, and industry best practices. This work involves diagnosing issues, interpreting blueprints, selecting appropriate materials, and ensuring proper functioning of water supply and waste disposal. This position may also coordinate with contractors or other trades and is responsible for ensuring high-quality workmanship, customer service, and compliance with local and state plumbing regulations.

High school diploma or GED.
Possession of a State of Michigan Journeyman Plumbing License.
Possession of a valid drivers license.
Ability to become an approved driver under the universitys vehicle policy.
Ability to obtain ASSE Backflow Prevention Certification within 12 months of hire.
Ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment.
Ability to provide a high level of service excellence to campus customers.
Ability to work from blueprints, drawings, and sketches.
Ability to effectively use technology to access e-mail and the internet.
Demonstrated ability to follow and/or interpret oral or written directions.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills.
Ability to be on-call.
Ability to lift 75 pounds.
Ability to safely use a ladder.
Ability to work in confined spaces.
Ability to safely use power equipment and hand tools.
Ability to work outdoors in all seasons.
Ability to work an 8-hour shift, overtime, weekends, nights, and holidays.

Repairs, replaces, maintains, and installs the following:

- Fixtures, faucets, and fixture fittings

- Water heaters

- Water supply and distribution lines

- Sanitary drainage

- Indirect/special waste

- Plumbing vents

- Traps, interceptors, and separators

- Storm drainage systems

- Special piping and storage systems

- Potable/non-potable water systems

- Subsurface gray water

Maintains and repairs swimming, rehabilitation, and hydrotherapy pool systems.

Plans work and obtains necessary materials, equipment, and supplies.

Operates all required tools and equipment including but not limited to power equipment and hand tools.

Conducts preventive maintenance.

Troubleshoots, develops, and implements solutions.

Conducts miss dig utility location services.

Works effectively with other skill trades.

Keeps necessary records as required.
Requests supplies and equipment as necessary.

Performs other duties related to the job classification as assigned.

None.

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, masters, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 mens and womens Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.

CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. Its part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the states largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions - Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more - are within easy reach of the citys central location in Michigans Lower Peninsula.

CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.

Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.

We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.

Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMUs mission, vision, and leadership standards.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

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