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Georgia Institute of Technology

Plumber II

Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383

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Job Summary Inspect, repair, install, modify and maintain plumbing and piping systems and support equipment. Systems include sewer and domestic water, natural gas, hot water reheat or chilled water. Determine work required, sequence of tasks based on type assignment, and perform and/or direct others in performing operations and maintenance functions. May be required to coordinate contractor personnel’s services and provide work direction regarding plumbing systems to maintenance personnel and others. When working in a multi‑craft environment, may be directed to assist others in non‑plumbing‑related duties.

Interests and Responsibilities

Interact on a consistent basis with Facilities co‑workers, building contact personnel, Design & Construction staff, vendors, contractors, environmental health and safety personnel, and utility providers.

Supervise: None.

Job Duties

Perform installation, repair, replacement, testing, and troubleshooting of sewer and domestic water system components such as surge tanks, circulating pumps, flow meters, sand filters, hot water solar systems, backflow preventers, piping, valves, controls, and storage tanks.

Operate, clean, repair, replace, test, and troubleshoot natural gas and propane burner and supply system components, including piping, pumps, valves, and controls.

Locate, inspect, clean, maintain, repair, replace, test, and troubleshoot components of hot water reheat or chilled water systems, including pumps with motors, various types of piping, valves, strainers, and controls.

Operate, inspect, maintain, repair, replace, and test components of air compressor systems, including piping, valves, and controls.

May obtain, schedule, coordinate, and reconcile contract resources.

Provide work direction to Plumber I‑level personnel.

Obtain necessary materials and supplies; may include direct purchase from vendors if authorized.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements : High school diploma, GED certificate, or vocational school diploma.

Required Experience : Four to six years of job‑related experience.

Valid Georgia driver’s license.

Preferred Educational Qualifications : Technical diploma in plumbing or mechanical field.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Master level skills in the operation and maintenance of internal, external, and underground plumbing and piping systems and components.

Ability to operate machine tools, motor vehicles, hand/power tools, and hydraulic/pneumatic equipment.

Working knowledge of building support/maintenance, general construction, utilities, equipment installation, safety procedures, and mathematics.

Ability to read prints, drawings, and schematics.

Equal Employment Opportunity The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an equal employment opportunity employer. Georgia Tech is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. For more information on the policies, visit the Georgia Tech website.

Location Atlanta, GA

Background Check The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre‑employment background screening.

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