Mechanical Specialist Plumber CL2

This classification performs defined responsibilities and tasks related to maintaining the operations of an assigned mechanical system by performing established preventative maintenance, troubleshooting operational issues, installing systems, and inspecting systems. Full-time, 40-hours per week work schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This position pays $27.60/hr.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work is primarily non-routine in nature due to calls for service, and variety of assigned projects.

• Performs skilled work in assigned department operations and maintenance, which includes inspecting, installing, and troubleshooting plumbing and/or related systems.

• Work with sprinkler, distilled water, air, gas and vacuum systems

• Work with specialized lab and kitchen equipment; hydrant and water maintenance systems; sewer and storm drain

• Monitors and troubleshoots assigned systems; processes and responds to work orders to ensure progress, safety, and/or compliance with operational policies and procedures

• Maintains and repairs assigned equipment as needed; performs ongoing maintenance checks to determine need and ensure operational safety.

• Maintains a variety of operational records, logs, and reports.

• Operates hand and power tools associated with the plumbing trade.

•  Installs, cleans and repairs water and waste lines to a wide variety of equipment.

•  Installs, repairs and periodically tests valves, sump pumps, water circulators and backflow preventors.

•  Installs, cleans and repairs underground water and sewage piping.

• Installs and repairs piping for gas, air, vacuum and sprinkler systems; fabricates ductwork and plumbing parts.

• Requisitions supplies and materials from stockroom; and orders from vendor

• Reads blueprints and piping diagrams.

About the University:
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. 

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. 

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.

Qualifications:
Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)

• Journeyman certification and 3 years related experience

• Valid Maine driver’s license

• Customer service principles

• Specialized equipment and system maintenance and repair

• Maintenance of related equipment

• Recordkeeping principles

• Applicable compliance rules and regulations

• Inspecting, installing, and repairing systems

• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

• Positions in this class typically require: Ability to perform physical activities that require talking, hearing, seeing and considerable and repetitive use of arms and legs and moving entire body, such as reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, climbing, lifting, bending, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. Heavy work: The ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects