Job Location: Main Campus – Edmond, OK
Position Type: Staff
Salary Range: $15.00 – $15.00 Hourly
Job Category: OTRS Classified
Description
Position Overview:
Assemble pipe sections, tubing, or fittings, using tools of the trade. Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, and/ or appliances. Keep records of work assignments. Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks. Maintain or repair plumbing by replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes, or opening clogged drains. Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, or fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers or levels. Measure, cut, thread, or bend pipe to required angle.
Department Specific Essential Job Functions:
Assembles, installs and repairs plumbing fixtures and equipment to include pumps, toilets, sinks, showers, tubs, drinking fountains, faucets, traps and drains. Operates essential equipment in the performance of duties. Cuts openings into walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings, cuts, threads, and bends pipe for installation. Assembles and installs controls to include meters, valves, regulators, safety devices and other components necessary to properly control liquid and gas systems. Opens clogged drains with plumbers’ snake or vacuum plunger. Installs valves, pipe fittings, and manufactured pipes.
May also perform irrigation work such as monitoring all areas served by the irrigation system in order to diagnose and repair, replace or adjust all malfunctioning components of the irrigation system, including, but not limited to, control clocks, valves, main lines, and lateral lines. Establishes and maintains drawings of the campus irrigation system as it exists and as it changes. Schedules irrigation of the various areas according to their needs and keeps concise and accurate records of all the scheduled areas. Ensures the efficient operation of the system at all times and takes immediate action whenever there is a problem and has it rectified. Programs and tests each irrigation system to make sure that each station is properly functioning. Adjusts satellite stations to ensure each one is functioning properly.
Available to help with a facilities emergency. This may necessitate the use of a radio for after-hours call backs. Further, a pre-arranged shift change may be implemented for predictable emergencies like inclement weather. Performs duties and complies with needs of special events, before, during, and after the special events are completed. Observes communicates, complies with and enforces Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) provisions; analyzes supplies and materials used in the performance, training and duties of subordinates of the trade.
Performs other related duties as necessary to support the UCO mission.
Qualifications/Experience Required:
Requires general education or vocational training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must pass pre-employment screening.
A valid Oklahoma Driver License is required to carry out the duties and responsibilities of this position.
Qualifications/Experience Preferred:
Experience working in irrigation and/or plumbing trade. Understanding of plumbing/mechanical symbols. Responsible for obtaining and maintaining all licenses required for code compliance during period of employment.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Knowledgeable in the use of tools, equipment, instruments, irrigation, plumbing/mechanical symbols relevant to entry level plumbing trade. Ability to safely operate tools of trade required. Sufficient dexterity and coordination to operate equipment common to the trade, especially trucks and industrial tractors. Reads, understands manuals and instructions printed in English and documents legibly in same. Good oral and written communications are needed to carry out the duties and responsibilities of this position. Knowledgeable in sound human relations practices in establishing and maintaining effective working relations within the Physical Plant and UCO Community, as well as outside vendors, in order to fulfill the expectations of this job description. Ability to work with prepared forms and instructions; to read blueprints, work from oral and written instructions, and be cross trained in other trades as assigned. Knowledge of use and disposal of chemicals common to the trade in a manner which protects oneself, others in the work area, and the environment. Willing to attend seminars, etc. to upgrade skills and/or obtain required training to retain certification relative to trade. Ability to work safely and be protected in areas with fumes or airborne particles and toxic and/or caustic chemicals common to the trade.
Will this position supervise others?
No, this position will not supervise others.
Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
This position requires a physical. The physical requirements are:
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