What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Specialist Plumber CL2 position at Maine's Public Universities?
Job Description
Statement of the Job :
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, 10-hour shifts, 40-hours per week work schedule can be Monday - Thursday 6 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 00 p.m. or Tuesday - Friday 6 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 00 p.m. This position pays $23.19 / 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. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.
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. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here.
Qualifications : Required :
Preferred :
How to apply :
Select "Apply Now" below. You will need to create a profile and application.
Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.
Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Jodi Munster at jodi.munster@maine.edu or 207-581-2720.
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post offer physical.
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies : Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 Boudreau Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts : disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies. You may view the University's Annual Security Report by clicking on this link : If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact : UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.
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