The University of Virginia's Health System Physical Plant has an opportunity for a Senior Plumber in our Health System Physical Plant. Senior Plumbers are responsible for similar duties as Plumbers, however, they operate with advanced skill and independence. Senior Plumbers direct, lead, and perform a wide variety of advanced repair, installation, and maintenance tasks to plumbing fixtures and related equipment. They are responsible for independently installing, repairing, and replacing complex plumbing equipment, while providing technical guidance to lower level plumbers.

Facilities Management (FM) supports the University of Virginia's wide range of research, academic and patient care programs. With over 1,200 employees dedicated to excellence, Facilities Management is responsible for the day-to-day operation, repair, and maintenance of UVA's buildings, infrastructure and grounds, as well as other University-owned and leased properties.

Responsibilities:

• Diagnose plumbing problems and perform repairs as required. Perform preventative maintenance on all plumbing systems and update or repair the systems as necessary.
  
• Lay out piping systems; install proper hangers and support systems. Install pipefitting in compliance with applicable codes and construction documents.
  
• Foster a safe work environment by instructing and monitoring compliance of OSHA, federal, state, and local regulations, and applicable building codes.
  
• Respond to requests from the University community and address plumbing problems.
  
• Inform customers of job status, reasons for and duration of expected delays, as well as refer customers to the supervisor when appropriate.
  
• Ensure that all safety equipment and personal protective equipment are used.
  
• Assist supervisor coordinating daily assignments.
  
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
  

Required Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience: Seven years of experience. Experience working in a hospital or clinical environment preferred.

Licensure: Journey or Master level plumbing license required. Valid Driver's License.

Compensation:

The Anticipated Hiring Range for this position is $28 - $32 per hour ($58,24 - $66,560 Annually) . This is a full-time position with UVA benefits . Employee benefits package highlights include:

• 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off; Parental and Community Service Leave
  
• Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs
  
• Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System
  
• Tuition and professional development benefits
  
• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year
  

For this position, the selected candidate will need to complete the required background checks prior to the start date of the position.

Physical Demands:

Employee must be able to variously sit, stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, crawl, stoop, bend, squat, lift, pull, and use both hands-on repetitive tasks (including overhead tasks). Employee must have normal vision and hearing (correctable), and for some areas of employment, color vision and sense of smell.

To Apply:

Apply online at http://jobs.virginia.edu/us/en/job/R0060917/Senior-Plumber . Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile. Complete the application, and upload the following Required materials:

• Resume
  

***Please note that you MUST upload ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS into the CV/Resume box, into which multiple documents can be uploaded. Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration .***

This position will remain open until filled.

Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Marcus Rozier, Academic Recruiter, at hjv5vm@virginia.edu

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience: Seven years of experience.

Licensure: Journey or master level plumbing license

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Employee will be required to lift various weights, climb ladders and stairs in order to complete jobs. The use of both hands and a repetitive motion will be required while performing duties.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.