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University Operations:

University Operations at UCF is committed to creating a supportive and welcoming environment for our faculty, staff, students, and the broader community. We take pride in delivering exceptional service, sharing our expertise, and upholding the highest standards to ensure a world-class campus experience. Visit our website or follow us on Facebook and Instagram to learn more.

The Opportunity:

Join our dynamic University Operations department on UCF Main Campus as a Plumber I providing essential plumbing support in the operational maintenance, installation, repair, of sanitation components of campus facilities. This position will troubleshoot and respond to customer requests to provide a safe, functional, clean, efficient, and attractive living and learning environment.

Responsibilities:

Perform scheduled and assigned preventive maintenance (PM) and predictive maintenance (PDM) to identify or prevent potential plumbing failures. Conduct preventive maintenance repairs (PMR) by addressing defects found during PM or PDM activities. Complete corrective repairs in response to reported issues to restore functionality. Carry out planned work related to heating and plumbing trades. Install, maintain, test, and calibrate plumbing components connected with water, gas, air, and sewer systems in bathrooms, laboratories, and kitchens. Maintain and operate equipment such as pumps, faucets, valves, traps, pipes, water heaters, and emergency showers. Operate and monitor sewage systems using recording equipment to troubleshoot problems. Locate and repair plumbing failures and malfunctions; install, maintain, and repair backflow preventers; make emergency plumbing repairs as needed. Assist with work performed by central shops, contractors, other zones, departments, and campus events. Perform routine recurring work, as well as project work associated with facilities and capital improvement programs. Complete work orders in a timely manner, recording labor hours, action codes, shop stock, and detailed trade notes. Report special conditions, deficiencies, or issues that need further attention to the supervisor. Ensure compliance with maintenance, health, sanitation, university, state, and federal regulations and policies. Support inventory control, maintain security of tools and materials, and participate in required safety training. Collaborate with other Facilities Operations teams and departments to support campus operations. Assist other Facilities Operations zones during personnel shortages or emergencies. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of an approved apprenticeship program in plumbing; or a high school diploma and two years of appropriate experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications:

Working knowledge of plumbing trades classifications and functions including tools, equipment, materials, and task-specific sequencing required for maintenance, sanitation, and repairs. Familiarity with operation and powered drain-cleaning machine, water, and gas shut-off points campus-wide. Ability to communicate in conversational English to work effectively with customers and team members, operate electronic equipment (iPad for AiM PM checkpoints), comprehend standard safety procedures, and utilize telecommunication ...For full information see follow application link. As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at: http://eeo.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf. As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.