Plumber

• Plans, implements, and administers a preventative maintenance program(s) to provide maximum life to facilities in accordance with industry standards.
• Knowledge of plumbing systems in commercial residential and academic buildings.
• Knowledge of how to troubleshoot plumbing domestic hot water system.
• Coordinates and facilitates walkthrough inspections and due diligence investigations.
• Provides regular verbal/written reports to the Facility Zone Manger.
• Ability to communicate with employees regarding plumbing best practices.
• Comprehensive knowledge of how to use plumbing trade tools, such as snake mashing, jet washing, and pro-press tools; knowledge of grease trap and sewage pump systems, backflow prevention, and of occupational hazards, safety precautions, local codes, and regulations pertaining to Plumbing.
• Knowledge and understanding of FPCM goals and objectives, policies and procedures, as well as ability to work and communicate effectively in a multi-ethnic/multi-cultural environment with students, faculty, and staff.
• Schedules Plumbing work orders with GW stakeholders and performs inspections for quality control on contractor assignments.
• Advises administrators on possible alternatives to proposed Plumbing projects and equipment purchases.
• Provides instructions and assistance in the solution of work-related problems and in the performance of specific Plumbing related tasks.

• Ability to understand and review architectural drawings and the related mechanical drawings, to include As-built.
• Graduation from a trades school (or the completion of a certified Plumbing licensed program) with emphasis in Plumbing/gas fitting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated successful experience in the plumbing trade is preferred. A working knowledge of building and plumbing codes is preferred.
• Ability to make material take offs and time allotments to complete Plumbing related projects.
• Knowledge in the use of mathematics, formulas, and some design ability of building Plumbing systems.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Competent communication and correspondence skills. The Plumber should understand the District of Columbia building codes.
• Ability to interact with a diverse population to include students, faculty, staff, and external contractors and vendors.
• Ability to utilize and manage work order ticket systems using Assestworks or other Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Knowledge of safe work practices based on industry standards, injury and illness prevention practices is preferred.
• DC Journeyman Plumbing License is preferred. Reciprocity will be accepted.

How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.