Little Rock, AR30+ days ago
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledgeable of Arkansas State Plumbing Codes (gas, water, air, vacuum, and sewer); Knowledge of the methods, practices, and safety precautions in one or more of the skilled trades; Knowledge of the accepted practices, processes, materials, and tools of the various skilled trades; Knowledge of the laws and regulations relating to one or more of the skilled trades; Ability to provide mathematical and analytical skills necessary to do material estimates for one or more of the skilled trades; Ability to wear a respirator; Ability to negotiate distances (from building to building on campus) and the ability to go up and down stairs in multi-story buildings; Ability to hold, start, use, and operate tools and equipment used in the skilled trade for extended periods; Ability to load/unload tools and equipment (weights varying up to 75 lbs.); Ability to communicate with the campus community and co-workers. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Interprets blueprints, sketches, and work orders; Cut and thread pipe; cut, clean, sand, and solder copper pipe; Set basic plumbing fixtures (urinals, commodes, sinks, bathtubs, showers); Operate the cable and jet water sewer cleaning machine; Clean and weld PVC pipe; Bore holes in various materials (wood, concrete, steel) to run supply lines and drains; Install and maintain Pyrex and chemical-resistant pipe and fixtures; Install and maintain plumbing systems, sewer systems, and fire hydrants; Install and maintain all types of valves (gate, ball, globe, butterfly); Maintain and modify existing plumbing systems; Maintain sewage lift systems.