Plumber

Oregon State University Facilities Services is hiring for a full time Plumber position.  Facilities Services is responsible for constructing, protecting, repairing, maintaining, and preserving the physical facilities and utility systems of the University.

At Facilities Services at Oregon State University, you'll join a supportive, friendly, and close team with a strong commitment to work-life balance. Located in the farmland of the Willamette Valley, between the Oregon Coast and Cascade Mountain ranges, the OSU Corvallis campus is full of historic charm. Working on a campus that is a blend of historic contributing buildings, newer facilities, climate-appropriate landscapes, and over 6,000 trees on 570 acres, Facilities Services employees serve as the stewards of the campus with pride and camaraderie and see the impact of their work on campus every day.

In 2021, Facilities Services moved into a new building, featuring state-of-the-art facilities and ample room for work, tools and supplies. Other benefits to working for Facilities Services at Oregon State University:

• A generous, affordable employee benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, life, and disability coverage for employees working 1/2 time or more.
• Choice of retirement plans after 6 full months of employment in a qualifying position.
• Significantly reduced tuition rate for staff and qualifying family members, which includes in-person and Ecampus courses. 
• Ample vacation, sick and personal leave time.

This position encompasses the following basic responsibilities:

Service work:

• Unclogging drains, etc.
• Operates various snakes, augers, jet machines, etc.
• Assists contractors with repairs as needed.
• Troubleshoots plumbing issues and orders parts as needed.
• Performs repairs on water lines, drain lines, water heaters, faucets drinking fountains, water coolers, flushometers, etc.
• Installs water filter setups and replaces filters as needed.
• Applies basic knowledge of steam and condensate systems or is willing to learn such systems and assist with repair/replacement of traps, valves etc. as needed.
• Other service calls as required.
• Demo type work including: Remove, repair, replacement of radiators, steam and electric water heaters, valves, traps etc.

New construction:

• Lab remodels, installing water/drain lines, new fixtures, equipment etc.
• Using various materials such as copper, PVC, CPVC, Pex, lead, cast iron, galvanized pipe, polypropylene etc.
• Prepares estimates for customers including time and material bids.
• Works with customers to define scope of work and scheduling of work.
• Keeps manager and customers advised on progress of work.

 Estimating:

• Helps in planning new installations and alterations, consults with the Facilities Services Engineering section on projects, assists with man hours, material take-offs, and estimates and plan reviews.

Steam:

• Pack and grease expansion joints on steam lines in steam tunnels and in manhole.
• Pack shut-off steam valve stems, repair or replace traps and steam lines.

To see the full posting and required qualifications and to apply for this position please visit http://oregonstate.edu/jobs/ Posting # P04748CT Closes May 16, 2024.

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who share our vision of an inclusive community.