About the position
The Plumber I position at the University of Central Missouri is a full-time role within the Facilities Management department, specifically under the supervision of the Supervisor of Night Maintenance. The primary responsibility of this position is to maintain, repair, and implement preventative maintenance for the Night Maintenance Shop of Crafts and Trades. This includes completing routine and emergency work orders, as well as performing assigned preventive maintenance tasks. The role requires a proactive approach to plumbing system maintenance and repair, ensuring that all systems are functioning efficiently and effectively. Candidates for this position should possess a high school diploma or equivalent, with formal training in plumbing preferred. While six months of experience in the maintenance and repair of plumbing systems is required, completion of a plumbing-related trade school may substitute for this experience. Additional skills in HVAC, carpentry, or electrical maintenance are preferred, enhancing the candidate's versatility in handling various trades. The position demands a strong attention to detail and physical abilities, including mobility, strength, dexterity, balance, coordination, and endurance. The successful candidate will demonstrate general mechanical and electrical abilities, as well as a solid understanding of systems operations, including steam, air conditioning, plumbing, and refrigeration. The ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and schematics is essential, along with a willingness to learn and grow within the role. Maintaining high standards for work areas and appearance, along with a positive attitude and professional communication skills, are critical for success in this position. The role may also require working under pressure and collaborating effectively with co-workers and other departments.
Responsibilities
- Maintain, repair, and implement preventative maintenance for the Night Maintenance Shop of Crafts and Trades.
- Complete routine and emergency work orders.
- Perform assigned preventive maintenance tasks.
- Ensure plumbing systems are functioning efficiently and effectively.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Six months experience in the maintenance and repair of plumbing systems required.
- Completion of plumbing-related trade school preferred, which may substitute for required experience.
- North American Technician Excellence - Ready to Work Certificate required.
- General mechanical and electrical ability.
Nice-to-haves
- Additional experience in HVAC, carpentry, or electrical maintenance preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- 3 weeks paid vacation per year
- 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Retirement plan
- Generous education assistance for employee, spouse, and dependent children taking classes at UCM
