What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plumber, Apprentice position at Salt Lake Community College?
The Plumber, Apprentice is an entry-level role where you will gain hands on experience under the guidance of a licensed plumber. With on-the-job training, you will learn fundamental plumbing skills assisting with installations and repairs, while supervised by experienced plumbers. The Plumber, Apprentice program at Salt Lake Community College consists of 4 levels of training, with salary increases upon completion of each level.
Apprentices will gradually take on more complex tasks as they gain experience, increased responsibilities, and expertise. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship program, you may progress to a journeyman plumber position with greater autonomy, increased responsibilities and pay.
The Plumber, Apprentice reports to the Plumber Supervisor and works under the guidance of a Journeyman Plumber. The position responsibilities include installing, repairing, replacing, insulating, and maintaining all plumbing fixtures, heating systems, air compressor systems, drainage, waste and vent systems, culinary water systems, fire protection sprinkling systems, backflow preventers, and chemical feed piping systems, site utilities. Recognize dangerous water connections and correct to protect against the contamination of culinary water systems on all College properties. Perform and complete assigned work orders in a timely and professional manner. Must attend plumbing/apprenticeship school while working in the Apprentice position. Work and coordinate with other trades, staff, and faculty as job duties require.
This position has a regular schedule but requires flexibility and must be available to work on call for other building clean up emergencies, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
This position has a regular schedule but requires flexibility and must be available to work on call for other building clean up emergencies, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
- Perform preventive maintenance on fixtures such as auguring clogged drain lines, repairing leaking faucets, and replacing worn or bad fixtures etc.
- Troubleshoot and maintain electronic circuit boards on infrared censored fixtures.
- Read meters and report water usage.
- Install and maintain pipes and fittings including assembly, cutting, threading, welding, and victaulic grooving to accomplish goals.
- Perform plumbing, heating, and pipe fitting repair. Replacement includes high pressure steam systems, hot water heating systems, drainage systems, acid waste systems, etc.
- Maintain culinary water systems and test and repair backflow prevention devices.
- Other duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Zero (0) to two (2) years’ experience in the plumbing field.
- Must attend plumbing/apprenticeship school while working in the apprentice position.
- Must be able to obtain an Apprentice Plumber License.
- Must have a valid Utah driver’s license.
Please Note:
Must complete Backflow Certification within one (1) year of hire date.
Preferred Qualifications
Must complete Backflow Certification within one (1) year of hire date.
Plumbing maintenance experience working in a higher education environment.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Perform plumbing practices such as steam heating, hot water heating, basic plumbing, backflow prevention, etc.
- Work with tools relevant to position such as a pipe threading machine, power tools, augers, hand tools, etc.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints, plumbing related specifications, and code books.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to communicate and work well with co-workers and customers.
- Knowledge of basic computer skills.
- Ability to work in areas subject to high locations, awkward positions, heat/cold weather, noise, dirt, chemicals, and confined spaces.
- Ability to occasionally lift heavy equipment, supplies, etc.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
- Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.
Schedule options:
- Work five (5) days with eight (8) hour shifts.
OR
- Work four (4) days with ten (10) hour shifts.
Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college with the most diverse student body in the state. We proudly educate 45,000 students pursuing degrees in 100 programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 11 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.
Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new and diverse perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation come about when diverse voices can speak and collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving diverse students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.
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Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new and diverse perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation come about when diverse voices can speak and collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving diverse students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.
Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.
This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.
SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.
This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.
