Performs general maintenance and repairs to pipes, fittings, and plumbing fixtures including urinals, water closets, fountains and sinks. Maintains all gas, heating, water, and plumbing systems on the campus and university property. Performs a variety of journey level skilled plumbing tasks in the repair and maintenance of campus buildings and facilities; performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

THIS IS AN ESSENTIAL PERSONNED POSITION. IF YOU ARE REQUIRED TO WORK DURING A CLOSURE, YOU MUST PROVIDE ACCURATE AND CURRENT CONTACT INFORMATION AND ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING COMMUNICATION WITH TNPRC. FAILURE TO REPORT TO WORK WHEN REQUESTED BY SUPERVISOR OR MANAGER WILL RESULT IN DISCIPLINARY ACTION AS OUTLINED BY THE STAFF HANDBOOK.
• High School Diploma or equivalent. 
• Knowledge of plumbing systems, pipe fitter and capable of making plumbing recommendations.

• Knowledge of the use and repair of copper, steel, plastic and glass pipe.

• Responsible for the adherence to work rules and policies including plumbing codes by the craftsman assigned in the plumber classification. Knowledge of building codes and current safety practices.

• Ability to climb ladders, crawl to inspect or repair pipes located in ceilings, underground, and between walls. Capable of working in wet areas to clean clogged or leaking lines. Capable of working indoors or outdoors and in inclement weather conditions.

• Must possess and maintain a current valid drivers' license and/or special driving certification as required. Must meet the Tulane University Motor Vehicle Policy criteria to become authorized as a driver.

• Ability to report to work on time and ability to work overtime when needed required.

• Must be able to function with minimal supervision.

• Ability to obtain OEHS certification for N-95 and SCBA upon employment per OEHS and OSHA regulation section 1910.134.(g) (1)(i) subtitle 1910.134(g)(1)(:)(A), and 1910.134(g)(1)(:)(B) required; ability to maintain SCBA and N-95 certification required.

The TNPRC maintains Biosafety Level 3 facilities and performs work on diverse infections agents many of which can cause serious disease in humans if standard operating procedures, including use of appropriate personal protective equipment, are not followed. Depending on agent specific risk assessments, individuals may be offered, or in some cases required to have, vaccinations against the relevant agents.

This position is assigned to work in BSL3 containment areas and there are additional minimum requirements including some or all of the following:

• Must pass a US Department of Justice Security Risk Assessment for access to select biological agents and toxins.

• Ability to perform job duties while wearing respiratory protection.
• Must participate in drug and alcohol program and be incompliance with TNPRC drug and alcohol policy.

• Journeyman Plumber's license valid in Louisiana.
• Five years' experience in the general maintenance and repair field including repair and preventive maintenance of plumbing equipment.

• Specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents are required.

• Ability to perform job duties while wearing respiratory protection.
• Responsible for understanding and utilizing the work order process.