Months Per Year:
12
Work Model:
Onsite
Seattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability. Seattle University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who learn, live and work at Seattle University.
Seattle University's Core Competencies
Effective Team Collaboration: Works harmoniously with others towards a common goal, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared objectives.
Emotionally Intelligent Communication: Engages in a skillful exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings, verbally and non-verbally.
Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty, professionalism, and alignment with our Jesuit mission in all actions and decisions.
Flexibility and Innovation: Embraces change, approaching problems with curiosity adaptability, and is committed to making a positive impact.
Mindful Inclusion: Fosters mindful inclusion by consciously creating a workplace that celebrates differences, embraces cultural humility, and empowers uniqueness.
Outcomes-Driven Orientation: Sets clear objectives, pursues excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes while upholding Jesuit Catholic values.
Job Description Summary
Reporting to the Director of Operations and Maintenance, and under the priorities established by the shop lead, this position provides plumbing and pipefitting services as an integral part of the operations and maintenance of the university.
Position Description:
Operations and Maintenance (85%)
Perform technical duties in the general maintenance of all mechanical systems including installing, repairing or replacing plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment.
Analyze the effectiveness of current materials and systems and recommending changes to improve the cost effectiveness or energy efficiency of existing systems.
Inspect, diagnose malfunctions, and repair, pressure regulators, tanks, piping and auxiliary devices on RO/DI systems, swimming pools, water features, potable water, air, vacuum, gas, and drainage systems.
Install, service, repair and adjust pumps, valves, stills, heat exchangers, and coils. Assist in the repair of heating, cooling, and ventilation systems.
Repair, replace or install all types of plumbing fixtures such as water closets, sinks, showers, drinking fountains, kitchen, laboratory, and other equipment.
Auger drain lines.
Diagnose and correct potable water cross connections, water pressure issues, and retention systems.
Construct various types of pipe joints for high or low-pressure systems, including threading, brazing, soldering. Cut, fit, fabricate, and assemble steel, copper, brass, glass, plastic, cast iron pipe.
Test and maintain backflow assembly devices.
Design and build piping assemblies using standard piping practices.
Assist in identifying and implementing energy and water conservation projects.
Provide direction and inspect contractor's work to see that work is performed to campus specifications.
Recommend purchase of equipment and supplies for the shop operation, maintenance and repairs.
Read and interpret plans, blueprints, and sketches.
Order materials and supplies as required.
Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
Plan and organize assigned work to fulfill task standards, meet schedule requirements, and maintain workload balance.
Work autonomously or as part of a team, depending on the project or problem being addressed.
Properly and safely use appropriate tools used in performing required tasks. Account for and maintain…