Plumber

Closes: Tuesday, July 2, 2019

(Job #19-47) Plumber, $5,534-7,146/month. Appointments are typically made at the beginning of the salary range. This is a full-time, benefited, 12-month pay plan, permanent position with a one-year probationary period in the Department of Facilities Management. This position comes with an extensive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, CalPERS retirement, Fee Waiver eligibility (reduced tuition on most CSU system classes), life insurance, and voluntary pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement ac-counts. Additional benefits information can be found at https://hraps.humboldt.edu/employee-benefits. Typical work hours are 8:00am – 4:30pm., Monday through Friday. Occasional night, weekend, and holiday shifts will be required. Position Summary: Under general supervision of the Director of Facilities & Housing Maintenance, plumb-ers perform the full range of skilled journey-level plumbing and related work as required to maintain and/or modify campus physical facilities to meet the needs of the University. Duties:

Work from blueprints, specifications, drawings and instructions as needed to install, maintain, modify, and repair plumbing apparatuses, equipment and systems.

Inspect, isolate, troubleshoot and repair plumbing malfunctions using various instruments.

Maintain and repair mechanical plumbing equipment and fixtures for water, gas, oil, steam, sewage, fire sprin-kler/prevention, and refrigeration-related plumbing systems including automated sprinkler systems.

Maintains, troubleshoots and test plumbing systems including backflow prevention devices.

Tests plumbing equipment and systems for safety and efficiency.

Plans the layout and piping of new or remodeled installations.

Fabricates plumbing parts and performs incidental soldering as necessary to complete plumbing work.

Make rough sketches of repair work and submit such to supervisor.

Participates in the maintenance and operations of a plumbing shop.

Inspect completed work for conformance with specifications, requirements and compliance with applicable building and safety codes and regulations.

Cleans, maintains and services tools and equipment used in the performance of duties.

Tracks and reports time and materials for assigned work. Maintain records and retrieve data related to work performed using manual and/or computerized record-keeping systems.

Estimates cost, time and materials for plumbing projects or work efforts as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of progressively responsible training and exper ience which demonstrates achievement of journey-level skills equivalent to that acquired through completion of a plumber's apprenticeship program. Possession of a valid California driver's license and an appropriate driving record. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Thorough Knowledge of:

Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the plumbing trade for the installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing apparatuses, equipment and systems

Applicable state and federal health and safety codes and regulations pertaining to the plumbing trade, including the Uniform Plumbing Code, California Plumbing Code and Safety Orders of the Division of Industrial Safety for the State of California and State Building Codes

Base knowledge of:

Operation of building automation systems Ability to:

Perform skilled plumbing work on all applicable equipment and systems; operate and maintain all applicable tools and equipment

Operate and maintain all applicable tools and equipment necessary to perform skilled plumbing work

Perform applicable welding work

Obtain necessary backflow prevention licenses

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Make rough sketches of plumbing installations

Read, interpret, and work from blueprints, plans, drawings and specifications

Estimate the cost, time and materials of maintenance, repair and renovation assignments or projects

Work at heights up to 80' and in confined spaces

Use maintenance management and work reporting systems such as those used to track work orders, obtain warehouse supplies, and maintain facility/equipment data

Perform work involving strenuous physical activity including tasks with repetitive physical motion, heavy lift-ing, repetitive tasks, traversing uneven slopes and climbing stairs

Perform work including exposure to raw sewage, involving the use of a respirator and working within confined spaces, trenches including the use of shoring equipment, noisy and/or dusty environments which requires the use of personal protective equipment, requiring the ability and agility to work in tight crawl or attic spaces and work at heights requiring the use of a ladder, scaffolds and lifts which may include the use of fall protection equipment

Provide lead direction and instruction to unskilled and semi-skilled assistants

Analyze and respond appropriately to emergency situations

Prepare standard reports

Read and write and perform arithmetic calculations at the level appropriate to the position

Perform arithmetic calculations as required by the position

Observe safety requirements and safe work practices and methods as required

Analyze and respond appropriately to emergency situations

Initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere while establishing effective working relationships within a diverse population and those from various cultural backgrounds

Recognize and accommodate changing priorities; meet short and long term deadlines/goals; and complete rou-tine tasks despite intermittent interruptions – including managing multiple tasks and working proactively to avoid crisis and backlog

Operationalize sustainability concepts (economy, society, environment) into all aspects of performing job du-ties

Preferred Qualifications:

Three years of journey-level plumbing experience associated with commercial or institutional construction projects

Possession and maintenance of a current backflow prevention license Application Procedure: To apply, qualified candidates must electronically submit the following mater ials via Interfolio (link below):

Letter of Interest

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Contact information for at least three professional references

HSU Employment History Form (HSU Employment History Form: https://forms.humboldt.edu/employment-history-form)

CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW: http://apply.interfolio.com/64171 (NOTE: Download the HSU Employment History Form and save it as a PDF file prior to filling it out. If the form is filled out on line (accessed via a web browser), content WILL NOT be saved). Application Deadline: The deadline to submit application mater ials is 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. To be notified in the event this recruitment re-opens for a subsequent review of applications, send an email to ca-reers@humboldt.edu that includes the job number (19-47) and applicant’s last name in the subject line of the mes-sage. HSU is committed to enriching its educational environment and its culture through the diversity of its staff, faculty, and administration. Persons with interest and experience in helping organizations set and achieve goals relative to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply. (Continued on next page)

It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide complete and accurate employment information. Incorrect or improperly completed applications will not be considered for vacancies. Any reference in this announcement to required periods of experience or education is full-time activity. Part-time experience or education--or activities only part of which are qualifying--will receive proportionate credit. In accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements, preference may be given to the campus applicants covered by these agreements. However, positions are open to all interested applicants, both on and off campus.

Class Code: 6549

Evidence of required degree(s), certification(s), or license(s) is required prior to the appointment date. A background check (including a criminal records check, employment verification, and education verification) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Certain positions may also require a credit check, motor vehicle report, and/or fingerprinting through Live Scan service. Adverse findings from a background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

Publication Date: June 10, 2019 Revised Publication Date: June 26, 2019

Humboldt State University is committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality reflecting the ethnic and cultural diversi-ty of the state. Additional information about Humboldt State University can be found at www.humboldt.edu. Humboldt State University is a Title IX/Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Compliance with the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 (EO 1083) is a condition of employment. CSU employees in positions with duties that involve regular contact with children or positions which supervise such employees are designated as Mandated Reporters under CANRA and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in EO 1083. Upon appointment to this position, the successful candidate(s) will be notified of and required to acknowledge their CANRA reporting status. Additionally, all CSU staff and faculty receive training annually on their obligations in responding to and reporting incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence. You will be notified by email when you are required to take this mandated training.