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Plumber, Licensed

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Facilities has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Plumber, Licensed to work at UHealth. The Plumber, Licensed inspects, repairs, modifies, and maintains plumbing fixtures in heating, water and drainage systems to preserve the safe functioning and quality of all systems throughout the facilities. Further the Plumber, Licensed provides mentorship and supervision to junior plumbers and performs the more complex repairs and modifications.

Performs Preventive Maintenance work as assigned by supervisor

Maintains work areas and equipment rooms in a clean and safe condition at all times

Receives requests for corrective repair work on a variety of building physical structures, equipment and system components; utilizes several trades’ skills in the performance of maintenance and repair work.

Repairs panels, partitions and other building structures; installs building parts and cuts, shapes and fastens materials such as wood, plastic, ceiling tile, fiberglass and drywall to make ready for installation; may erect or repair building frames; performs carpentry work using tools such as, but not limited to chisels, planes, saws and drills; installs and changes locks.

Keeps daily logs on major components up-to-date.  Cleans and paints equipment.  Unstops drains, checks boilers, and water treatment systems in addition to gas and sewer lines.  Contacts the appropriate supervisor when the nature of the work is beyond the mechanic’s capability - then assists with the completion of the work as required.

Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures such as valves, faucets, traps, sewers and vents; bends, cuts, reams and threads pipe and opens holes in walls for pipes; secures and supports sanitary fixtures; connects piping with fittings and adhesives; performs soldering as necessary; opens clogged drains with plungers and other devices; inspects piping for leaks both visually and using pressure gauges.

Mixes and makes concrete and mortar; constructs and sets forms for holding concrete in proper alignment; pours, spreads and finishes concrete surfaces; spreads mortar for repairs; cleans concrete surfaces after drying; breaks and disposes of old concrete.

Repairs leaky or old building roofs; locates source of roof leaks; removes existing roof surfaces; lays roofing paper and applies coating and adhesives to seal the leaking and/or old area.

Routinely maintains and repairs circulator and sump pumps, refrigeration unit’s drains, bearings, universal joints and similar mechanical equipment.

Conduct backflow preventer test in conjunction with security.  Operate heating, cooling systems pumps and other related equipment Participates in moving and installing machinery and equipment.

Erects scaffolding to provide access to work areas and works from heights.

Operates a variety of tools and equipment such as hand saws, planer, joiner, shaper, table saw, wood lathe, drill press, sanding machines, router, electric drills, etc.

Prepares and maintains accurate records and files on equipment and facility preventative maintenance.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent

Certification in relevant specialty or field

Three years of experience in the routine maintenance and repair of building physical structures, equipment and systems components utilizing several building trades’ skills.

The individual must possess a valid Journeyman or Maintenance Plumbing license

The individual must possess valid motor vehicle operator’s license as issued by the State prior to appointment.  The person must maintain such valid license during tenure of employment

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

Commitment to the University’s core values.

Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Ability to understand and follow instructions.

Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and building codes (as appropriate) used in at least two of the building, electrical, or mechanical trades and BOCA codes.

Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with the public and other employees.

Communicate verbally with peers via two-way radios plus read and write English.

Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.                                                                                                                                    

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

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