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Bowling Green State University
Sr. Plumber
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What they do
A Plumber installs and repairs water pipes, including drainage pipes, in homes or larger buildings. Installs plumbing fixtures or appliances that use gas, and fixes plumbing problems such as clogged pipes.
$60,985 / year median in Ohio
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Under general supervision from the MEP Superintendent, the Senior Plumber is responsible for maintenance and troubleshooting on various piping systems including storm & sanitary system, chilled water, steam, air, gas, high- and low-pressure steam lines, heating systems, air compressors, or pneumatic controls. Maintains and repairs general plumbing components to include mixing valves, toilets, urinals, faucets, hose bibs, drains, domestic cold/hot, deionized water, and chilled water lines. Plan, implement, and perform preventive maintenance on equipment per the manufacture specifications. Repairs and replaces steam to hot water exchangers for major building heating systems and pools. Repairs and replaces pneumatic steam valves, radiator valves, traps, and steam and condensate pipes. Repairs and replaces domestic hot water heat pumps, chilled water pumps, sump pumps, and sewage pumps. Installs, tests, and repairs all sizes of backflow prevention devices. Leads troubleshooting efforts and repairs steam, domestic water, chilled water, and gas distribution systems. Assist in procuring parts and/or services for maintenance or replacement of plumbing equipment and demonstrate proficiency in using a computer maintenance management system (CMMS) to enter service request. Interprets and applies blueprints to plan plumbing repairs and modifications. May be required to serve as a lead worker and/or supervise, instruct and train semi-skilled and Plumbing workers and trades people; assist supervisor in allocating work assignments; reviewing and evaluating work performance in training new personnel; coordinate work with other trades Responds to after-hours emergencies; works during inclement weather; and works to support various events on campus during non-business hours Perform related duties based on departmental need The following Experience is required: Minimum of five years' experience as a journeyman level Plumber The following Education is required: High school diploma or GED required State of Ohio Backflow certified Successful completion of a trades certification or apprenticeship program as a journeyman Plumber Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and be insurable under the University's insurance