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The College of New Jersey · 2 months ago

Repairer-Plumbing Shop

Ewing, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$41K/yr - $59K/yr

1+ years exp

The College of New Jersey is a public university offering a collaborative liberal arts education. They are seeking a Repairer for the Plumbing Shop, responsible for performing varied types of plumbing repair work, maintaining plumbing systems, and assisting with preventive maintenance tasks.

Higher Education

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Supervisor of the Plumbing Shop, performs varied types of plumbing repair work involving the installation, repair, adjustment and maintenance of plumbing and steam fitting fixtures, fittings, and systems; does other related work as required

Assists with preventive maintenance to all plumbing related systems and equipment in a safe manner.Replaces parts as required; lubricates parts as needed; and, cleans and adjusts components as necessary.Reports all deficiencies to supervisor

Assists with replacing fixtures/parts as required; oils, greases, lubricates fixtures/parts as needed; and, cleans and adjusts components as necessary. Make emergency plumbing repairs. Reports all observed repair needs to supervisor in a timely fashion.Will be required to learn to utilize various types of plumbing and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units

Receives work orders from supervisor, which outline the work to be done, in what time frame and methods to be used in order to accomplish the job according to specific instruction; maintains accurate records of equipment used, work done and time spent

Maintain and repair water, drainage, waste, and gas lines; toilets, wash basins, showers, bath tubs and urinals; appliances and machinery; and installs, maintains, and tests pumps

Obtains, stores, safeguards, and properly uses equipment, materials, supplies, and tools.Keeps records or work done, materials used, and time spent

Maintains accurate records of work assignments, problem resolution, equipment, and hours using hard copy and computer equipment

Maintains all tools, equipment and motor vehicles.Schedules and maintenance and cleans and washes motor vehicles as required

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Plumbing repairSteam fittingPreventive maintenanceWork order managementSafety complianceRecord keepingProblem resolutionTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

Knowledgeable of the methods and problems involved in repairing and maintaining water, drainage, waste and gas lines, radiators, toilets, wash basins, urinals, showers, bath tubs, and other types of plumbing and steam fitting equipment and/or systems

Ability to inspect, install, repair all types of plumbing and steam fitting equipment and/or systems, including fittings, fixtures, appliances and machinery under varying circumstances

Works from prioritized Work Orders as issued by Supervisor.Record remediation on Work Order ticket, date completed, tools, and materials used. Inform supervisor when Work Orders are complete

Ability to effectively communicate with supervisor, colleagues and clients

Maintains a positive relationship with members of the college community.Works as a team member with college staff to resolve maintenance related problems. Renders courteous service to all clients

Comply with college occupational, health safety, and security and environmental regulations and procedures

Projects a professional image, wearing the appropriate uniform at and College ID badge all times

Ensures that all work areas and shop area are clean and clear of debris and equipment.Ensures that cleanup is completed prior to the end of the workday and/or job assignment

Complies with all safety regulations.Attends all safety training classes

Under general supervision, works independently in all aspects of work in job description, including the processing of prioritized work orders. Apprises supervisor of any issues where approval is required and/or when there is an issue that cannot easily be resolved

This position has no supervisory responsibility

High School Diploma or equivalent

One year experience in the repair of all types of plumbing fixtures, systems and equipment

Possession of valid driver's license in good standing issued by state of residence is required

Works in non-air conditioned spaces such as outdoors, roofs, mechanical rooms, penthouses, attics, and buildings

Must work outdoors during inclement weather, such as in rain, snow, cold and hot weather conditions

Must be able to work efficiently in a busy, fast paced environment