About the position
The University of Wyoming is seeking a skilled Plumber/Pipefitter to perform journeyman-level plumbing work essential for the inspection, repair, and maintenance of the university's water, gas, drainage, utility, and heating systems. This role is critical in ensuring the functionality and safety of various mechanical systems across the campus, including complex commercial and industrial setups. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and modifying these systems, which encompass utilities, heating, cooling, ventilating, process piping systems, pressure vessels, boilers, fire protection systems, and temperature control systems. In addition to routine maintenance, the plumber will be tasked with field design, layout, fabrication, and installation of plumbing systems. This includes reading and interpreting construction drawings and plans to determine the necessary equipment and materials for installation. The role requires proficiency in using tools to cut pipe passageways, bend pipes, and join them using various methods such as soldering and caulking. The plumber will also inspect gas heating and water systems for safety and compliance with building codes, taking necessary remedial actions when required. The position involves specialized plumbing tasks, including the replacement of plumbing fixtures, installation and maintenance of hot water and steam heating systems, and repair of various types of pumps. The plumber will also be responsible for recognizing and reporting hazardous materials, ensuring a safe working environment. This position is essential and may require the employee to work during emergency closures and winter closures as dictated by the nature of their job duties. The successful candidate must be available to work on campus, as remote work is not an option for this role.
Responsibilities
- Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and modify complex commercial and industrial mechanical systems.
- Field design, layout, fabricate and install plumbing systems.
- Read and interpret construction drawings, sketches, and plans.
- Use tools to locate passages for pipe through walls and floors.
- Cut pipe passageways using manual and power tools; bend pipe using bending machines or hand methods.
- Join pipe using screws, bolts, solder, solvents, and caulking.
- Inspect gas heating and water systems for damage and recommend remedial actions.
- Replace plumbing fixtures such as sinks, commodes, and hot water tanks.
- Install, repair, and maintain hot water and steam heating systems.
- Recognize and report hazardous materials including asbestos, lead, and mercury.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Completion of a four-year plumbing apprenticeship program that meets requirements for journeyman-level status.
- 1 year experience as a licensed journeyman-level plumber.
- Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy.
Nice-to-haves
- Ability to diagnose and perform commercial plumbing service calls with minimal oversight.
