Job Description

Plumber

Facilities Operations, Rose Hill

Fordham University

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City. Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools.

• Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents
• A generous immediate employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.
• As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.
• As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.
• University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.

Position Summary

Independently performs maintenance, repair, and installation of plumbing equipment, structures, piping, and associated systems.

Essential Functions

• Unstops clogged drains, sewer lines, etc.
• Repairs and replaces bathroom fixtures, sprinkler fittings, piping (brass, iron, copper, pvc, etc.), valves, traps, and other plumbing fixtures.
• Designs and installs new or reroutes existing copper, brass, or iron piping, valves, and fixtures.
• Cuts threads for pipes, solder & welds pipe, valves, and fixtures.
• Repairs and installs iron steam or hot water radiators, pipes, traps, valves, etc.
• Maintains, repairs, and installs hot water heaters, hot water tanks, heaters, and related equipment.
• Inspects, repairs, and installs fireplugs, sprinkler lines, and sprinkler heads.
• Supervises inventory of plumbing materials.
• Assists other trades as needed.
• Supervises standpipe, sprinkler, and other fire system related tests.
• Is on callback for emergencies and watch coverage as needed.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 10 years at plumbing craft, with 5 years journeyman or higher equivalent.
• Relevant trade school or education preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• The candidate shall possess, or must obtain prior to completing their probationary period the following FDNY Certificates of Fitness. Additionally, other certificates of fitness may be required to meet the duties of the position. Certificates must be maintained throughout the course of employment.
  • (F-01) City-wide Fire Guard for Impairment
  • (F-60) Fire Guard for Torch Operations
  • (G-60) Torch Use of Flammable Gasses for Hot Work Operations
  • (E-21) Using Powder Actuated Tools
• Failure to obtain the required Certificates of Fitness will result in the termination of the employee’s employment.
• Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Minimum Biweekly Salary for Internal Applicants with 3 or more years of service: $3,990.40

Maximum Biweekly Salary for Internal Applicants with 3 or more years of service: $3,990.40

Minimum Biweekly Salary for New Employees: $3,192.00

Maximum Biweekly Salary for New Employees: $3,192.00

Union Affiliation: Local 810

HOURS:

6:00 am to 2:30 pm

Monday to Friday

FLSA CATEGORY: Non-Exempt

START DATE: ASAP

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/5025

ABOUT FORDHAM

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories

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