• Pipefitter/Plumber

    Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD)


    We are seeking a **_Pipefitter/Plumber_** to install, maintain, modify, and repair different types of pipe systems and associated components in office and academic buildings, student residential areas, and other university owned structures on campus. They will perform primarily maintenance and repair and some construction work

    Specific Duties & Responsibilities

    + Lays out, installs, maintains, and repairs steam, air, water, gas and chilled water lines; plumbing in lavatories, plant, ground, and floor drains and sewer lines; hydraulic systems and pumps. Uses many different types of materials, i.e., copper, steel, or plastic pipes depending on the project.

    + Locates, cuts, and drill wall, floors, ceiling and roof openings. Makes cut-ins on mains and lines. Establishes off-sets.

    + Measures, cuts, bends, threads, and hangs pipe. Makes threaded, flanged, welded, leaded or similar joints.

    + Makes brackets, hangers, and holding devices to hold pipe in place.

    + Connects lengths of pipe with fittings with the method depending on the type of pipe used, i.e., with adhesives, soldering fitting in place with a torch, flame cut and burn materials. Using pressure gauges, checks the system to ensure the plumbing works properly.

    + Dismantles, insulates, and replaces components.

    + May install glass, non-metallic or corrosive resistant piping and fixtures.

    + Observes all safety precautions in performing work duties to avoid harming self and others, and damaging property.

    + Maintains equipment and work area in clean and orderly condition.

    + May be required to be available for 24-hour calls.

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

    Minimum Qualifications

    + High school Degree or equivalent

    + Three years of relevant experience.

    + Thorough knowledge of plumbing and pipefitting at an apprentice level to include the following. Ability to read blueprints, knowledge of mathematics, safety and local plumbing codes and regulations, different grades and types of pipes, different piping systems, plumbing fixtures, and tools of the trade.

    + Ability to diagnose and repair plumbing and pipefitting malfunctions.

    + Current certification in back-flow prevention preferred.

    + Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move and position objects and materials weighing up to 50 lbs.

    + Ability to stand, walk or otherwise move about campus on a continuous basis.

    + Ability to ascend/descend ladders periodically to perform building maintenance.

    + Ability to read and write to complete records and maintenance schedule and to read work orders, specifications, and so forth.

    + Ability to interact and/or work with faculty, students, staff, and visitors in a respectful and courteous manner.

    + Ability to understand follow oral and written instructions.

     

    _***This is a Bargaining Unit position. All newly hired employees in Bargaining Unit positions shall be considered “probationary” employees until completion of 90 calendar days of employment. The university will notify the employees’ union. Bargaining Unit employees shall become eligible for benefits upon completion of their probationary period._

     

    Classified Title: BU Plumber-SSR

     

    Job Posting Title (Working Title): Pipefitter/Plumber

    Role/Level/Range: SKILL10/01/BU

    Starting Salary Range: $25.07 per hour, increases to $30.11 after 12 months

     

    Employee group: Casual / On Call

     

    Schedule: varies

     

    FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

     

    Department name: ​​​​​​​Building Operations and Maintenance

    Personnel area: University Administration

    The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.

     

    Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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