Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Brigett Broyles, blskdbroyles5@gmail.com

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends or TBD by supervisor.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$18.50 - $33.75/hr (contingent upon available funding)

Hourly

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

Work as part of a crew installing, maintaining, and repairing the Campus utilities distribution systems for steam, chilled water, potable water, storm and sanitary sewer collection systems, natural gas, and the related utilities metering devices.

Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repair on existing utilities distribution systems and related equipment for domestic water, heating and chilled water, steam and condensate, natural gas, and sanitary and storm sewer lines.

Perform according to industry guidelines and approved OSU standard practices, the installation of various types of pipe, fittings, and related equipment/accessories on existing and new utilities distribution systems throughout the Stillwater campus (domestic water, heating and chilled water, steam and condensate, natural gas, trap lines, and sanitary and storm sewer lines)

Use Energy Services’ Geographic Information System to identify, notate, and electronically log precise data on utilities distribution assets location, type, operational status, maintenance records, and any findings.

An employee in this position is required to be on rotating standby for emergencies and/or any other event after 4 p.m. weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

An employee in this position is required to work overtime when work requires.

Must use appropriate personal protective equipment as required (hard hat, vest, gloves, safety glasses, etc.). These items are provided and are not for personal use.

Must work safely and promote a safe work environment.

The employee in this position will be exposed to high levels of dust. noise, and will work around or operate hazardous equipment.

The employee in this position handles explosive gases (natural gas) and raw sewage. They will also work in confined spaces, in and around excavations.

Other common utility-related environmental hazards may be encountered.

Work is outside in all types of inclement weather with exposure to extreme heat and cold.

This position is heavy in manual labor and requires the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and in excess of 50 pounds occasionally.

OSU offers a generous benefits package for continuous, regular positions, including but not limited to health, life, and retirement benefits, paid leave, and 13 paid holidays per year. Other benefits include employee and dependent tuition waivers, free gym memberships, a free, confidential employee assistance program, and much more.

Required Qualifications

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

• Distribution Plumber I - One year of work experience utilizing basic hand tools (shovel, hammer, wrench, etc.) 600 hours of Vocational Training in a field using basic hand tools may be substituted for 1 year of work experience.

  Distribution Plumber II - Four years of work experience with at least three years of experience working in utilities or a directly related field. 

  Distribution Plumber III - Seven years of work experience with at least six years of experience working in utilities or a directly related field. At least one year of experience operating heavy equipment.

  Distribution Plumber IV - Ten year of work experience with at least eight years of experience working in utilities installation and maintenance, or a directly related field. At least one year of experience operating heavy equipment. 

  This position is part of a Career Development Plan. Candidate position placement within the plan is dependent upon years of experience.

  Post-secondary education may be substituted for experience; preference given to post-secondary education in plumbing or another utilities field.

• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

  Distribution Plumber I - DEQ certified "D" Water and Waste Water licenses upon hire and maintained throughout employment. Obtain certification for Natural Gas "Operator Qualified" status from an approved training facility within one year of hire.

  Distribution Plumber II - DEQ certified "D" Water and Waste Water licenses upon hire and maintained throughout employment. Obtain certification for Natural Gas "Operator Qualified" status from an approved training facility within one year of hire. Industry certified in polyethylene fusion welding.

  Distribution Plumber III - DEQ certified "D" Water and Waste Water licenses upon hire and maintained throughout employment. Obtain certification for Natural Gas "Operator Qualified" status from approved training facility within one year of hire. Certified in trenching/shoring and confined space entry techniques. Industry certified welder's license within one year of hire.

  Distribution Plumber IV - DEQ certified "C" Water and Waste Water licenses upon hire and maintained throughout employment. Obtain certification for Natural Gas "Operator Qualified" status from approved training facility within one year of hire. Industry certified in polyethylene fusion welding. Industry certified welder's license within one year of hire. Certified in trenching/shoring and confined space entry techniques

  Have before hire and maintain after hire, a valid driver’s license. A valid driver's license must be maintained for the operation of an OSU vehicle, which is required in the performance of job duties as assigned.

• Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

  A working knowledge of plumbing and how to install systems according to standards.

  Knowledge of various materials used in utilities distribution systems standards.

  Knowledge of clamps and fittings to do all types of repairs on all types of piping.

  Knowledge of all types of pipe, i.e., PVC, poly, steel, transite, galvanized, cast iron, and ductile iron.

  A working knowledge of valves and how to repair them.

  Ability to become proficient in the use of “AIM” Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software and the use of mobile technology.

  Must work independently in the performance of routine duties.