University of Montana

UM Housing invites applications for a Journeyman Plumber to oversee the total maintenance of 770 residential apartments and 9 residence halls.. Ability to assemble pipe sections, tubing and fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, soldering, and brazing in all types of plumbing systems including threaded, brass, copper, pex, PVC, and cast iron. Ability to use plumbing and pipefitting hand and power tools (i.e., drills, saws, wrenches, grinders, threading machines, hoists, core drilling and sewer machines). Ability to perform gas, arc, MIG and TIG welding with proficient knowledge of welding equipment and tools (welders, gas torches, bead blasters). Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere.

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Staff Vacancy Announcement
UM Housing invites applications for a Journeyman Plumber to oversee the total maintenance of 770 residential apartments and 9 residence halls. This position must have good knowledge of the methods, materials, practices, equipment machines and techniques used in the trade of plumbing. This position requires the individual to have the ability to follow oral and written instructions, work from drawings, blueprints and sketches to assess material and equipment needs and possess the knowledge and practice of safety rules related to the trade. The maintenance plumber will also be expected to work independently and efficiently in difficult situations.
Required Skills
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<li>Must possess, or be able to obtain, a valid Montana driver's license</li>
<li>Experience in the standard practices, methods, and processes in the use of materials, tools, and equipment of the trade</li>
<li>Ability to install and maintain drain, waste and vent plumbing systems, water piping, plumbing fixtures, water-using appliances and equipment, water mains, sewer mains, storm drains, gas lines and gas-using appliances</li>
<li>Ability to install and repair, pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers and water heaters, and fixtures such as sinks and toilets, using hand and power tools, underground storm, sanitary and water piping systems and extend piping to connect fixtures and plumbing to these systems</li>
<li>Ability to assemble pipe sections, tubing and fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, soldering, and brazing in all types of plumbing systems including threaded, brass, copper, pex, PVC, and cast iron</li>
<li>Ability to use plumbing and pipefitting hand and power tools (i.e., drills, saws, wrenches, grinders, threading machines, hoists, core drilling and sewer machines)</li>
<li>Ability to Measure, cut, thread, and bend pipe to required angle, using hand and power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines, and pipe-bending machines</li>
<li>Ability and skill to communicate clearly and effectively with Foreman, other crafts people, work order desk, the campus community and public</li>
<li>Ability to receive written and verbal requests</li>
<li>Ability to follow oral and written instructions, work from drawings, blueprints and sketches</li>
<li>Knowledge of safety rules and procedures related to the trade and abide by all OSHA safety</li>
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Physical Requirements
(Qualified candidates must be able to meet minimum requirements and perform the primary functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.)
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<li>Lifting: Ground to 60 inches, up to 55#. Ground to overhead, up to 50#.</li>
<li>Carrying: Front carry up to 75# for 10 feet or less. Front carry, or 1 handed carry, up and down stairs, 40#.</li>
<li>Pushing forces required (during the use of tools): 65# sustained.</li>
<li>Pulling forces required (during the use of tools): 75# sustained.</li>
<li>Steel pipe, up to 21 feet long and weighing up to 227#, is rarely lifted and carried by 2 workers.</li>
<li>Steel pipe, up to 10 feet 6 inches long, and weighing up to 100# is rarely lifted and carried on one shoulder, a distance of 100 feet.</li>
<li>A sewer machine, weighing 150#, is rarely lifted and carried up and down stairs, by 2 workers.</li>
<li>Fixtures, weighing up to 75#, are rarely lifted from the ground or floor, and carried short distances, during the day.</li>
<li>A tank type toilet, weighing 90#, is rarely lifted between 16- and 32-inch height, and carried at knee height between the knees, a short distance.</li>
<li>Sewer snakes, tools, and materials, weighing up to 75#, are occasionally lifted, and carried up and down stairs.</li>
<li>Squatting occasionally, and kneeling, crouching, squatting or sitting on the floor to work at low levels, for a prolonged period of time.</li>
<li>Static trunk forward bending and / or twisting occasionally, from a standing, crouching or kneeling position while using tools.</li>
<li>Reaching frequently with your arms in all directions.</li>
<li>Working overhead occasionally from various positions (standing, squatting, and kneeling).</li>
<li>Balancing when climbing and working on a ladder or scaffold.</li>
<li>Walking various distances throughout the day on even and uneven surfaces, distances up to 1000 feet.</li>
<li>Use of various grip circumferences (up to 5 ½ inches), and strengths (up to 75# of grip force in both hands), as well as static grip positions, during the use of various tools, and while manipulating various work materials.</li>
<li>Manual steadiness, dexterity, speed, and coordination:</li>
<li>Manual Dexterity - the ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp and manipulate objects.</li>
<li>Wrist-Finger Speed - the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.</li>
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Physical Screen will be administered prior to a final offer of employment.
Minimum Required Qualifications
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<li>Must have a valid State of Montana plumbing license</li>
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Preferred Qualifications
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<li>Proficient at welding</li>
<li>Certified pipe welder</li>
<li>Knowledge of fire sprinkler systems</li>
<li>Backflow Preventer testing license</li>
<li>Knowledge of D.I. water systems</li>
<li>Knowledge of steam systems and pneumatics</li>
<li>Ability to perform gas, arc, MIG and TIG welding with proficient knowledge of welding equipment and tools (welders, gas torches, bead blasters)</li>
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About UM Housing and UM
The University of Montana is a flagship, R1 research institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains where three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere. The University of Montana offers eligible employees a generous benefits package that positively separates UM from other local employers and offers many programs and policies to support work-life balance for its employees.
UM Housing provides safe, clean, healthy, and affordable living and learning facilities that foster an inclusive community living environment for students, staff, faculty, and guests. Services provided in these facilities support and nurture educational experiences and personal development at the University of Montana.
The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of "mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.
To learn more about the University of Montana, Missoula, and the State of Montana, please visit the links below.
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<li>University of Montana</li>
<li>Video: Mission First, People Always</li>
<li>City of Missoula</li>
<li>Destination Missoula</li>
<li>Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce</li>
<li>The State of Montana</li>
<li>Visit Montana</li>
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Position Details
Position Title: Journeyman Plumber (Maintenance Plumber)
Position Number: 103570
Department: UM Housing
Work Schedule: Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week),
Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, 12 months/year
Salary: $31.50/hr
Union Affiliation: Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 459
Probationary Period: Six months minimum
Benefits Include: Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan,
partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with university regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans' or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).
Must be eligible to work in the United State upon hire. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
How to Apply
Application Deadline: Sunday, January 28, 2024 by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time)
Candidates are required to submit the following materials online via "New Resume/CV" button below.
<h3>A complete application Includes</h3>
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<li>Letter of Interest - addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as "Dear Search Committee" or "Dear Hiring Manager" is acceptable.</li>
<li>Detailed Resume - listing education and describing work experience</li>
<li>Three (3) Professional References - names and contact information</li>
<li>Copy of a valid State of Montana plumbing license</li>
<li>Applying through Indeed.com or easy apply through Indeed.com may result in submission of an incomplete application. Applications may be removed from full consideration if they are not complete with materials listed above under the "How to Apply" section. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure complete application materials are submitted and received by the date listed above.</li>
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