| Department: |
Residential Life
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| Position Overview: |
The UMBC Office of Residential Life seeks a Plumber to perform plumbing work at the journey level. The holder of this position will perform installations and repairs, and maintain plumbing systems to provide a sanitary and inhabitable spaces for students and staff.
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| Why Work at UMBC? |
UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $51,069 and has 14 days of vacation as well as winter break, spring break, and personal days for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.
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| Responsibilities: |
Primary Duties include:
- Install, diagnose problems, repair and maintain pipes and fixtures of heating, water, gas, sewers and drainage systems.
- Lay out and assemble pipe systems and supports. Plans installations and repairs to avoid obstructions.
- Oversees and performs repairs and replacements of toilets, sinks, drain lines and faucets.
- Cleans obstruction from waste and sewage lines.
- Prepares estimates of time, labor, and materials. Prepares reports reflecting daily operations and project status.
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| Required Minimum Qualifications: |
Minimum qualifications:
- Maryland state certification as a licensed plumber.
- Four years progressively responsible experience in the plumbing trade.
Physical requirements:
- Work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery.
- Work from ladders and scaffolding.
- Manipulate heavy equipment, tools, supplies, and/or exert force up to 70lbs.
- Work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather.
- Wear and work in personal protective equipment.
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| Preferred Qualifications: |
- Skill in the use and maintenance of tools and equipment of the plumbing trade.
- Skill in the installation and repair of sanitary plumbing and appliances.
- Skill in welding, soldering, and threading pipe.
- Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
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| Background Screening Statement: |
A background check may be required.
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Upload a cover letter and a resume.
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| Closing Date: |
Open Until Filled |
| Benefits: |
UMBC offers a rich benefits package including the following for nonexempt regular employees.
Generous Leave which includes accruing the following for full time positions:
- 14 Days of Annual Leave (increases with years of service)
- 15 Days of Sick Leave
- 15 Holidays
- 3 Personal Days
Tuition Remission:
- 8 credit hours per semester
- Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment
Additional Benefits:
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement/Pension plan
- Professional development opportunities
- Wellness opportunities
- & Much more
Contingent II positions may include benefits.
Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position.
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| Salary: |
Pay Range 12 (starting at $51,069) based on the University System of Maryland Pay Program |
| Hours: |
Full-time |
| Type: |
Regular |
| FLSA Status: |
Nonexempt |
| Equal Opportunity Statement: |
UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. |
| Title IX: |
As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here. |
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Accommodation:
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If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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| Work Authorization |
As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work. |