Maintenance Specialist 104290

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Position Title (Classification Title):  Maintenance Specialist 104290 Working Title:  Plumber Job Summary: The incumbent performs a variety of journeyman-like level tasks to include but not limited to Carpentry, Electrical, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Plumbing, Painting, and Locksmith duties. These duties include installation, inspection, maintenance, repair or replacement of machinery, mechanical equipment, piping, electrical and plumbing systems, painting, carpentry, and locksmith related task. The following list of specific statements of duties does not preclude management from assigning such duties if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Work assignments will come from blueprints, drawings, crude sketches, verbal and/or written instructions. Department Facility Maintenance - T Team FLSA: Non-Exempt Minimum Qualifications: Completion of an approved apprenticeship program for multiple trades; or a high school diploma and four years of appropriate experience. Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. Position Qualifications: The incumbent must possess the knowledge and ability to read and understand mechanical construction drawings, blueprints, specifications, and local, state, and national plumbing codes and regulations. Understand and consistently apply internal department standard operating procedures and University polices. Preferred Qualifications Three years experience in Plumbing field. Essential Functions / Job Duties:

• 65% - The incumbent is responsible for the maintenance and repair of plumbing and plumbing systems in University buildings and building systems to include both potable water and waste water. This person carries out a variety of duties to include: Piping systems including natural gas, air, water and vacuum. Cuts and threads pipe using pipe-cutter and threading machine .Assembles and installs valves, faucets, traps, wash bowls, sewers, vents, etc. Clears clogged drains, using roto-rooter or other plumbing equipment Assembles, installs, and repairs routine plumbing fixtures such as sinks, commodes, water fountains, etc. Repair or replace flushing systems such as pistons, arms, vacuum breakers, ball cocks, strainers, seals, etc. Diagnose and repair kitchen equipment such as garbage hog, sinks, dish washer, tray conveyer, steamer, etc. The incumbent performs a variety of preventive maintenance inspections to identify any damage or deterioration which has occurred since the last inspection. Documents inspection results and submits those findings along with recommendations for corrective action to their immediate supervisor. - (Essential)
• 10% - The incumbent is responsible for the maintenance and repair of electrical and electrical systems in University buildings and building systems to include both interior and exterior. This person carries out a variety of duties including but not limited to: Locates and determines electrical malfunctions, using various testing instruments. Inspects circuits and wiring for compliance with safety standards and local codes Building exterior and parking lot lighting Athletic field and court lighting Building wiring systems and components such as but not limited to transformers, (single and three phase), circuit breaker panels, disconnect switches and control wiring for motors and miscellaneous machinery. Installs and/or modifies building electrical wiring systems using a variety of conduit and wiring types and methods. Defective electrical lamps, sockets, switches, receptacles, relays, etc. as required. The incumbent performs a variety of preventive maintenance inspections to identify any damage or deterioration that has occurred since the last inspection. Documents inspection results and submits findings along with recommendations for corrective action to their immediate supervisor. - (Essential)
• 10% - The incumbent is responsible for interior and exterior building construction and water tightness of the building envelope f