Working Title
Plumber
Positions Available
1 Position Available
SF State University
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Department
Facilities Services - Mechanical Maintenance
Appointment Type
This is a one-year probationary position.
Time Base
Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday; 7:00am - 3:30pm
Anticipated Hiring Range
$6,365.00 per month ($76,380.00 annually) - $6,492.00 per month ($77,904.00 annually)
However, offer amount will be commensurate with candidate's experience, education, skills, and training.
CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,998.00- $8,737.00 per month
Position Summary
Responsible for a full range of skilled plumbing work including the installation, maintenance, inspection, modification, remodeling and repair of mechanical plumbing equipment and fixtures for water, gas, oil, steam, sewage, fire sprinkler, and refrigeration-related plumbing systems, including automated plumbing systems.
This position's work schedule is subject to change, with appropriate notice.
Position Information
All of the below functions are completed to provide an operationally sound and safe facility for learning using a variety of power and hand tools, equipment, and materials.
Participates in the maintenance and operations of a plumbing shop; maintains, troubleshoots, installs, repairs, and tests plumbing systems, fixtures and appurtenances, including backflow prevention devices.
- Assembles, installs, and repairs pumps, pipes, fittings, and fixtures, composed of a variety of metals and materials.
- Clears, maintains & repairs plumbing fixtures; operates drain clearing machines.
- Cuts, threads, and welds pipes.
- Maintains laboratory utilities; including laboratory grade water, vacuum, steam, compressed air, gas, and hot and cold water.
- Inspects work completed for conformance with specifications, requirements, and compliance with applicable building and safety codes, including related work performed by contractors.
- Estimates cost, time, and materials for plumbing projects & advises on selection, & ordering of plumbing equipment and supplies.
- Provides instruction and lead direction to unskilled and semiskilled assistants.
- Other duties as assigned.
Contacts On and Off Campus
Interfaces with all members of the university community as required to perform assigned duties
Minimum Qualifications
Under general supervision, incumbents in this classification perform the full range of skilled journey-level plumbing work as outlined in the series overview. Incumbents in this classification also may provide instruction and lead direction to unskilled and semi-skilled assistants.
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge: Work requires thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the plumbing trade; a base knowledge of the operation of building automation systems; and a thorough knowledge of applicable state and federal health and safety orders and regulations pertaining to the plumbing trade, including the California State Safety Orders of the Division of Industrial Safety and the California State Plumbing codes.
Abilities: Must be able to perform skilled plumbing work on all applicable equipment and systems; perform applicable welding work; obtain necessary backflow prevention licenses; make rough sketches of plumbing installations; read and work from blueprints, plans, drawings and specifications; estimate materials and labor cost of standard plumbing maintenance and repair work; maintain records and retrieve data related to work performed using manual and/or computerized record-keeping systems; provide instruction to unskilled and semi-skilled assistants; analyze and respond appropriately to emergency situations; prepare standard reports; read and write at the level appropriate to the position; and perform arithmetic calculations as required by the position. Incumbents may be required to possess a California Driver’s License valid for the operation of any vehicle or equipment they are required to maintain and operate.
Experience: These abilities normally would be acquired through any combination of progressively responsible training and experience which demonstrates achievement journey-level skills equivalent to that acquired through completion of a standard plumber’s apprenticeship program.
Preferred Qualifications
Machines, Equipment, Tools and Work Aids Skills:
Various motorized vehicles, including trucks, dump trucks and forklifts; scaffolds, ladders, compressors and pneumatic tools; variety of power, hand and machine tools and test instruments; blueprints and technical reference materials required to determine size, computer and office skills, precision tools and measuring instruments.
Required License/Certification
Possess a valid Non-Restricted California Driver's License; comply with the Defensive Drivers Training program requirements if a vehicle is used to travel on official business.
Ability to obtain necessary backflow prevention licenses.
Environmental/Physical/Special
Considerable physical effort and intermittent exposure to inclement weather/working conditions; must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds; exposure to work environments that include: lack of adequate ventilation, cramped quarters, and toxic conditions; superior hand/eye coordination for manipulating tools and plumbing appurtenances; utilizes powerful hand, power, and machine tools.
Wears distinctive clothing, safety shoes, and personal protective equipment appropriate to the job at hand, provided by the University at all times when in pay status.
Pre-Employment Requirements
This position requires the successful completion of a background check.
Eligibility to Work
Applicants must be able to provide proof of US Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, within three business days from their date of hire.
Benefits
Threaded through our Total Compensation package is a commitment to Bridging Life's Transitions. SF State is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive program that rewards efforts that are appreciated by your colleagues, students and the customers we serve.
We offer a competitive compensation package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension, 401k, Healthcare Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Vacation and Sick Leave as well as State Holidays and a dynamic Fee Waiver program, all geared towards the University's commitment to attract, motivate and retain our employee.
CSUEU Position (For CSUEU Positions Only)
Eligible and qualified on-campus applicants, currently in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9 are given hiring preference.
Additional Information
SF STATE IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (i.e. H1-B VISAS).
Thank you for your interest in employment with California State University (CSU). CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. Because of this, CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California with very limited exception. While this position may be eligible for occasional telework, all work is expected to be performed in the state of California, and this position is assigned to on-campus operations.
CSU strongly encourages faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process are encouraged to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to hrwww@sfsu.edu.
The Human Resources office is open Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and can be reached at (415) 338-1872.
Please note that this position, position requirements, application deadline and/or any other component of this position is subject to change or cancellation at any time.
