Plumber II

Department: Facilities


Classification: Trades Technician 3


Job Category: Classified Staff


Job Type: Full-Time


Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)


Location: Fairfax, VA


Workplace Type: On Site Required


Pay Band: 03


Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience



Restricted: False


Criminal Background Check: Yes


Motor Vehicle Records Check: Yes


About the Department:


George Mason University Facilities ensures a quality physical environment supporting the mission of the university. We will be the technical and business experts of choice with the total trust and confidence of our students, faculty and staff.


About the Position:


Tired of driving all over the metro area to a new job site each day? Want a work on a beautiful college campus with 677 acres of wooded land? Then start a new job as a State employee of Virginia. We've got the work. We have a great team. Now, we need an additional team member to contribute to our busy environment. We want someone who is reliable, takes pride in their work, and will make a noticeable contribution to the educational facilities at George Mason. Your manager can trust that you will get the job done.

George Mason's Facilities department is committed to providing a safe, functional, and clean community experience at the university. So, what's in it for you?


Great benefits for you...

• Lots of leave, including paid annual leave, paid holidays, paid sick leave, paid two-week winter break (please note - the break employees often receive during the holiday season is not regularly guaranteed and is subject to annual approval);
• Tuition exemption and professional development;
• Commuter Choice Transit Benefit, which includes a van pool subsidy;
• Virginia Retirement System Hybrid Plan;
• Patriot Perks discounts to restaurants, events, and more;
• Company provided uniforms, tools, and equipment

For you and your family...

• Health/dental/vision benefits; and
• Tuition dependent benefit (restrictions apply).

We think it's a good career. Here's what the job looks like...



Responsibilities:

The Plumber II performs a series of skilled tasks in the plumbing trade by assisting more senior-level trades workers and performs related duties as required or assigned.

Under limited supervision, the employee performs installation, modification, maintenance and repair work on university plumbing, irrigation, and gas systems and equipment. To include:

• Performs skilled journey-level work to diagnose defects and to install, repair, and maintain piping systems and fixtures for water, sewer, or natural gas with a high degree of quality and efficiency;
• Tests, repairs, and maintains cross-connection devices and pressure vessel safety devices;
• Performs routine, recurring preventive maintenance activities without direction or oversight and within established schedules;
• Cuts, threads pipe, and makes proper connections;
• Installs, repairs and replaces valves, controls, traps, tanks, etc.;
• Repairs and replaces motors, pumps, expansion tanks and irrigation systems;
• Tests, installs and maintains gas piping and equipment;
• Maintains wastewater management systems;
• Installs and/or replaces fixtures; performs work on site or in a shop;
• Drives a vehicle to and from locations and keeps vehicle supplied with tools and materials and keeps it maintained and in an orderly, clean condition;
• Performs miscellaneous duties such as cleaning and painting the equipment and mechanical areas;
• Picks up materials from suppliers when requested. Inspects areas and reports problems to supervisor;
• Maintains paperwork and electronic communications, including work orders, including recording time;
• Orders and includes materials on work orders in an expedient manner;
• Follows established university and departmental policies and procedures;
• Follows established safety procedures and reports accidents and problems to supervisor promptly;
• Performs assigned progressive on-the-job training tasks to develop skills in the plumbing trade; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned. Employee is designated as "Essential Personnel." All essential personnel employees are required to report for snow removal and assist with clearing grounds, roads, pathways, sidewalks or steps.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Demonstrated progressive experience (generally 4+ years) in the plumbing trade;
• Demonstrated knowledge of the equipment, materials, methods, practices and tools used in the plumbing trade;
• Knowledge of the common hazards and necessary safety precautions;
• Knowledge of local, state, and national plumbing codes;
• Ability to use necessary hand and power tools and testing equipment;
• Ability to analyze plumbing systems and controls to determine problems and initiate repairs as directed by supervisor; and
• Valid driver's license: must currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor vehicle operator's license that meets all of GMU's requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason's Vehicle Use Policy 1411 https://universitypolicy.gmu.edu/policies/vehicle-use/. The Office of Risk Management reserves the right to review the driver's licenses and Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) of all candidates selected with employment contingent upon a favorable review.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated progressive experience (generally 5+ years) in commercial plumbing work;
• Completion of, or ongoing participation and/or completion of courses in vocational or technology education;
• Journeyman's license or equivalent experience;
• Cross-connection certificate; and
• Commonwealth of Virginia backflow certification.

Instructions to Applicants:


For full consideration, applicants must apply for Plumber II at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Resume for review.


Posting Open Date: September 10, 2024


For Full Consideration, Apply by: September 24, 2024


Open Until Filled: Yes




Mason Ad Statement


Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason's diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.

If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!

George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition.




Equity Statement


George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.




Campus Safety Information


Mason's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at http://police.gmu.edu/annual-security-report/

Location: Fairfax, VA, US

Posted Date: 10/7/2024