Plumber

Position Purpose:

Perform all varieties of plumbing-related construction, maintenance, renovation, and repair projects on campus, including low pressure boilers, both oil and gas fired, for campus domestic hot water and heat. Maintain campus steam distribution systems and controls. Operate computerized building automation systems. Assist in the maintenance of campus building HVAC units.

Job Duties:

• Coordinate all plumbing activities with other building trades, College staff, contractors and students.
• Install, repair, and maintain plumbing items such as faucets, toilets, shower fixtures, flush valves, drains, pumps, etc.
• Operate, maintain, and repair campus low pressure boilers.
• Assist in maintaining necessary spare parts and supplies.
• Assist with maintenance of campus HVAC units.
• Operate all plumbing related equipment.
• Perform all plumbing and boiler related functions in accordance with National and Local Codes.
• Complete work orders and Preventive Maintenance slips.
• Perform tasks in accordance with National and College safety policies and procedures.
• Communicate well with all customers and understand their needs.
• Perform routine emergency response “on call” duty with distance restrictions.
• Shovel snow seasonally as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Journeyman Plumber license required
• Journeyman 1 and 2 oils license desired
• Trade school diploma, Maine High Pressure Boiler license, Maine Propane & Natural Gas Service License all desired
• Valid driver's license required

Experience

• 3-5 years or more of residential and/or commercial plumbing experience desired
• Computer experience and ability to understand CAD drafting uses and blueprints
• Operational knowledge of HVAC and Chiller equipment desired

Skills and Knowledge

• Commitment to equity and inclusion, and serving the needs of a culturally and educationally diverse community.
• Ability to work with metal, PVC, and other materials necessary for fabrication, repair and renovation of building plumbing systems.
• Operational knowledge of boilers, pumps, couplers, seals, valves, traps, and other hardware associated with the plumbing trade and steam heating.
• Operational knowledge of saws, drills, torches, and other tools generally associated with the plumbing trade.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to logically trouble-shoot equipment problems.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and outside contacts.
• Ability to perform manual tasks requiring moderate physical strength.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range of interpersonal situations and to respond appropriately to conflicts and problems.
• Ability and willingness to work weekends, evenings, on-call and other non-traditional schedules.

Benefits:

Bates College offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits (health, dental, 9% retirement contribution with potential for an additional 3% match, 10 days of vacation*, 13 paid holidays, free parking, access to library and athletic facilities & more), and a supportive, collegial environment in a drug- and smoke-free workplace.