Plumber I

Facilities and Business Operations:

Facilities and Business Operations at UCF is dedicated to fostering a conducive educational environment for our faculty, staff, students, and the broader community. We are committed to excellence, providing unparalleled expertise, and maintaining a world-class standard in service.

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The Opportunity:

Join our dynamic Lake Nona Team as a Plumber I, providing essential plumbing support in the operational maintenance, installation, and repair of sanitation components of campus facilities. This position will troubleshoot and respond to customer requests to provide a safe, functional, clean, efficient, and attractive living and learning environment.

Responsibilities:

• Locate and correct plumbing failures and malfunctions; Maintain, install, and repair backflow preventers; Address emergency plumbing repairs.

• Perform support work by assisting with work done by central shops, contractors, other zones and departments, or events on campus.

• Perform routine work defined as recurring work that has no specific frequency and remains open for an explicit amount of time.

• Fulfill all work requests as assigned through the Integrated Work Management System (IWMS); Complete work orders in a timely manner, recording labor hours, action code, shop stock, and trade notes.

• Perform routine and project work in conjunction with scheduled tasks to support or enhance the university assets.

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of an approved apprenticeship program in plumbing; or a high school diploma and two years of appropriate experience.Or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of plumbing trades classifications and functions including tools, equipment, materials, and task-specific sequencing for maintenance, sanitation, and repairs.

• Familiarity with the operation and powered drain-cleaning machine, water, and gas shut-off points campus-wide.

• Ability to communicate in conversational English to work effectively with customers and team members, operate electronic equipment (iPad for AiM PM checkpoints), comprehend standard safety procedures, and utilize telecommunication devices.

• General facilities experience within areas of carpentry, HVAC, or similar and possess painting knowledge and skills.

• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated proficiency using standard office software applications for work order systems (IWMS).

• Capable of understanding and following written/oral instructions with a strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to use approved EH&S chemicals to perform essential job functions.

• Able to operate a vehicle, as necessary.

• Demonstrated capabilities in the following: memory, calculation, reading, and evaluating.

• Experience reading blueprints, using various electrical meters, and constructing and installing power supplies.

• Flexibility for utilization by trade for most urgent requirements and adaptability in assignments.

Health Assessment Required:

UCF policy requires completion and passing of a physical exam for this position.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Position requires a valid Class E driver's license. This position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.

May be required to participate in respiratory, medical examination, and training in use of respirators.

The selected candidate is eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus.

If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity, both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions

• Education assistance

• Flexible work environment

• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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Veteran's Preference:

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://hr.ucf.edu/files/VeteransPreference.pdf

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets. Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President's Statement.

The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.