Senior Plumber

The University of Virginia's Health System Physical Plant has an opportunity for a Senior Plumber in our Health System Physical Plant. Senior Plumbers are responsible for similar duties as Plumbers, however, they operate with advanced skill and independence. Senior Plumbers direct, lead, and perform a wide variety of advanced repair, installation, and maintenance tasks to plumbing fixtures and related equipment. They are responsible for independently installing, repairing, and replacing complex plumbing equipment, while providing technical guidance to lower-level plumbers.

The schedule for this position will be Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm.

Responsibilities:

• Diagnose plumbing problems and perform repairs as required. Perform preventative maintenance on all plumbing systems and update or repair the systems as necessary.
  
• Lay out piping systems; install proper hangers and support systems. Install pipefitting in compliance with applicable codes and construction documents.
  
• Foster a safe work environment by instructing and monitoring compliance of OSHA, federal, state, and local regulations, and applicable building codes.
  
• Respond to requests from the University community and address plumbing problems.
  
• Inform customers of job status, reasons for and duration of expected delays, as well as refer customers to the supervisor when appropriate.
  
• Ensure that all safety equipment and personal protective equipment are used.
  
• Assist supervisor coordinating daily assignments.
  
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
  

Required Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience: Seven years of experience. Experience working in a hospital or clinical environment, and Medical Gas experience preferred.

Licensure: Journey or Master level plumbing license required. Valid Driver's License.

Compensation:

The Anticipated Hiring Range for this position is $29 - $34 per hour ($60,320 - $70,720 Annually) . This is a full-time position with UVA benefits . Employee benefits package highlights include:

• 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off; Parental and Community Service Leave
  
• Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs
  
• Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System
  
• Tuition and professional development benefits
  
• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year
  

For this position, the selected candidate will need to complete the required background checks prior to the start date of the position.

Physical Demands:

Employee must be able to variously sit, stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, crawl, stoop, bend, squat, lift, pull, and use both hands-on repetitive tasks (including overhead tasks). Employee must have normal vision and hearing (correctable), and for some areas of employment, color vision and sense of smell.

To Apply:

Apply online at http://jobs.virginia.edu/us/en/job/R0074644/Senior-Plumber . Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile. Complete the application, and upload the following Required materials:

• Resume
  

***Please note that you MUST upload ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS into the CV/Resume box, into which multiple documents can be uploaded. Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration .***

This position will remain open until filled.

Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Marcus Rozier, Academic Recruiter, at hjv5vm@virginia.edu

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.