Plumber - Health Sciences Center

The department of Facilities Management at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Plumber for the Health Sciences Center.

About the Opportunity

Under the supervision of the Manager and Lead of the HSC Plumbing Shop, performs journeyman level pipefitting, steam fitting, maintenance, installation, and repair work as outlined by university guidelines. Core schedule is Monday - Friday from 7:00am to 3:00pm

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
• Wellness programs

What You'll Do

• Maintains and utilizes personal protective equipment when performing work or entering hazardous areas.
• Shall interpret blueprints and specification, shall requisition parts, materials, and supplies from warehouse for jobs as assigned; shall draw line drawings as required.
• Will be responsible for tools and equipment used in the performance of duties. Shall leave work areas in a neat and orderly manner.
• Job duties are not to be considered so specific as to exclude any work which my cross tasks or other assigned duties. Shall provide guidance to others as assigned.
• Installs, maintains, repairs, and overhauls steam distribution systems up to 250 PSI consisting of steam traps, pressure relief valves, condensate returns, expansion joints, steam rate valves, and pressure regulating valves.
• Maintains and repairs piping, coils and heat exchangers associated with various plumbing systems.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs lavatory sinks, water closets, fire hydrants, sprinkler systems, domestic water, distilled water systems, sewage systems, chilled water systems, RO and deionized water systems. This will include such fixtures as hot water tanks, water cooler, water filters, ice machines, dish machines, water treatment systems for cooling and heating water, AHU plumbing and training room equipment.
• Repairs, maintains, and installs high and low pressure gas systems such as compressed air, natural gas, nitrogen, oxygen, and gas fire extinguishing systems. Repairs, maintains, and installs vacuum systems for mechanical and laboratory use. Operates test equipment to inspect and diagnose piping systems, steam traps, heat exchangers, and valves. Operates hand tools and power equipment such as drain snake, grinder drill press, pipe-threading machine, pipe cutters, power saw, brazing equipment, air compressor, and various other tools as needed. Operates equipment such as hole saws, reciprocating saws, concrete saws, and hammer drills to penetrate walls, beams, floors, and other barriers for the purpose of installing piping systems.
• Must maintain safe working conditions in steam tunnels, trenches, manholes, ceiling space, crawl space and other working areas utilizing safety devices such as harness, shoring for trench work, ventilation fans for pit and tunnel work, ground fault, and protective clothing when needed.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs chilled water and heating water distribution system along with all associated valves, tanks, air bleeders and coils.
• Installs proper supports and hangers for piping and fixtures to ensure safety.
• Remove non-asbestos insulation and lagging material from piping systems to ensure that proper diagnosis and repairs can be made. Responsible to remove insulation material in a manner that is may be reused if possible in lieu of replacement insulation.
• Required to move, load, and carry all materials and equipment necessary to complete all phases of assigned maintenance and construction projects. May be required to assist in the effort of moving any existing conditions which interfere with the flow of the project. When project is completed, work site must be left in a clean and orderly fashion.

Pay Grade:14

Hours: Monday thru Friday 7 am - 3 pm

• High School Diploma / GED required

• Must have one of the following:
  • 2 years' experience in the maintenance and repair of piping and/or steam distribution system.
  • Completion of an associate degree in plumbing.
  • Completion of a 2 years accredited vocational plumbing program.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to sketch line drawings. Ability to read and interpret building plans and working drawing to determine equipment and materials and sequence of pipe installations required for the job.
• Ability to work on scaffolds and ladders at various heights.
• Understanding of occupational health and safety standards and procedures.
• Familiarity with basic principles in the areas of blueprint reading, general mathematics.
• Demonstrate a general understanding of local building regulations and pipefitting codes. Ability to look up regulations.
• Familiarity with industry-specific tools and equipment and their use, including basic and specialized tools (e.g. wrenches, plumbing hand tools, cutting and bending tools/equipment, basic welding equipment, machine threading and hand threading equipment, and plumbing test equipment).
• Ability to identify and operate several types of industry-specific power equipment following proper operating procedures.
• Ability to cut and thread pipes with the use of pipe cutters, cutting torches, and pipe threading machines.
• Ability to appropriately assemble and install valves, pipe fittings, and pipes composed if metals such as iron, steel, brass,
  and lead; and non-metals such as glass, vitrified clay, and plastic using hand and power tools.
• Ability to appropriately join pipes by using screws, bolts, fittings, solder, cement, or plastic solvent.
• Ability to perform mathematical computations.
• Ability to operate a personal computer.
• Ability to work in inclement weather conditions.
• Ability to work with people in a stressful environment.
• Ability to have excellent eye to hand coordination.
• Ability to hear and interpret sounds in the work area and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work in hot or cold areas such as steam tunnels and coolers.
• Ability to use mechanical and electrical troubleshooting techniques.
• Ability to communicate well utilizing both written and oral instructions.

• Knowledge of technical terms related to mechanical equipment.

Physical Abilities

• Stooping, walking, standing, crouching in very confined areas

• Climbing ladders, scaffolds, platforms at various heights and levels

• Reaching, bending, stooping and kneeling

• DOL Journeyman Plumber, Pipefitter or Steamfitter certification preferred

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.