Journey Plumber (level 1 or 2)

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Why Work at BYU As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life." Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth-all situated within a beautiful and historic campus-make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Journey Plumber (level 1 or 2) Join a talented team of Plumbers in their responsibility to maintain and keep the campus of Brigham Young University as a beautiful place of inspired learning. We strive to ensure that all aspects of BYU Plumbing meet and exceed the expectations of those working on, attending, or visiting the University. We value The Mission of Brigham Young University "to assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life" (Mission Statement). To this end, we seek to develop students of faith, intellect, and character who have the skills and the desire to continue learning and to serve others throughout their lives. We can accomplish this through mentoring and training student employees in the shop. We strive to learn and achieve excellence in our craftmanship, as we maintain and build on campus to the highest professional quality. This position exists to provide and maintain a safe and usable water supply for the campus community and its visitors. This position is responsible for the installation and maintenance of all types of plumbing systems including backflow prevention and fire sprinkling and would be required to take emergency stand-by responsibilities after regular work hours. This position would also need to respond to any shop related work as requested by the shop manager. What you'll do in this position: Manage construction and maintenance projects on campus; ensuring quality, schedule and safety expectations are met on each project. Procure materials and coordinate subcontractor work Hands on work completing projects, including installation and demolition of all types of plumbing systems. Assist HVAC and Fire Sprinkler installers. Coordinate with other BYU shops on larger projects Respond to maintenance requests across campus dealing with plumbing, HVAC, fire sprinklers, specialized equipment, sinks, faucets, toilets, etc. Work on-call shifts during after hours Stay up to date on all required safety and continuing education training. What qualifies you for this role: Required A firm commitment to the mission of BYU Four years of experience as a licensed Journeyman plumber Working knowledge of current state and local codes Knowledge of piping systems and materials used to install those systems, including familiarity with fire sprinkling, backflow prevention and pure-water stills, RO systems, HVAC systems, etc. Ability to read and understand building plans with a knowledge of building codes and regulations. Ability to maintain a good working relationship with all involved personnel, including treating others with respect and kindness. Valid Utah Driver's License Utah State Plumbing License or Master Plumbing License A physical and lift test is required before being hired into this position Preferred Six years of Commercial plumbing experience Master Plumbing License or Utah State Plumbing License Knowledge of fire systems Ability to certify as a pipe welder. Class II backflow certification or ability to certify. Experience in HVAC duct installation Excellent interpersonal, communication and organization skills Physical Exam and Lift Test Required: Physical Effort - Strenuous - Physical effort represented by frequent handling of heavy objects (approx. 50-100 lbs.) and materials, or heavy hand tools. Heavy lifting 50-100lbs, 4' pipe wrenches and other tools, pipes and materials, up to 5 days per week. Physical effort also includes Kneeling, climbing, walking, crouching, reaching, grasping, hearing, lifting, pulling, pushing, up to 5 days per week. Environment - Periodic exposure to unfavorable conditions because of unavoidable need to be in variable temperatures or wet environments, etc. All weather conditions, dirty environments, dusty, and wet. Hazards - Frequent existing or potential hazards including occasional overhead work in remodel conditions and working in and with chemicals, noise and fumes. What we offer in return: This position comes with fantastic benefits, including: 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional