Full-time
On-site
Washington, United States
Job Description Summary
Facilities Planning, Construction, and Management ( FPCM ), a part of Division of Safety and Facilities, under the Executive Vice President and Chief Administration Officer’s portfolio, builds, manages and maintains GW’s property and grounds on all three of GW’s campuses. The Division of Facilities, Planning, Construction and Management ( FPCM ) is seeking an experienced tradesperson to take on the role of Plumber. The Plumber will assist the Zone Manager and Zone Leads with the day to day Plumbing operations. The work Schedule is Monday – Friday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm and is subject to on-call assignments, after normal business hours. Requires a working rotation to include Holidays, Saturdays and Sundays. The candidate will be well trained in all Plumbing applications, highly organized and a professional who takes pride in his/her work and can perform various customer service duties as required throughout the day. The desired candidate can work a flexible work schedule and available for on-call duty and weekend/holiday work as needed. The Plumber is responsible for proper operation of all systems and equipment. The Plumber position may lead plumbing maintenance programs including required repairs, renovations and preventative maintenance so that the primary university mission is upheld. The Plumber is responsible for: 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. Coordinates and facilitates walkthrough inspections and due diligence investigations. Provides regular verbal/written reports to the Facility Zone Manger. Ability to communicate to employees regarding Plumbing best practices. Comprehensive knowledge of Plumbing trade tools 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. Performs other work-related duties as requested. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the lead from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma/ GED plus 1.5 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to understand and review architectural drawings and the related mechanical drawings, to include as built. DC Journeyman Plumbing License is preferred. Reciprocity will be accepted. 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. At least six years of 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. PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS The following characteristics are preferred: Commitment to GW’s values. Intellectual, professional and a person of integrity Honest, with the highest ethical standards. Passionate, collaborative, strategic, and smart with a hands-on, roll-up-the-sleeves orientation. Ability to work independently. Self-starter; hard worker. Takes initiative; very high energy. Personally accountable. Assumes ownership, control and accountability for all areas of responsibility and commitments made to others. Sincere, open, and direct communicator. Puts organizational interests above self-interests and is comfortable expressing candid opinions. Highest levels of responsiveness. Combination of strong intellect that is combined with a practical and realistic common sense understanding of how to get things done. Ability to demonstrate initiative, a strong desire to succeed and exert extraordinary effort. Ability to work in a fast-paced, high growth, entrepreneurial environment. Ability to work with faculty and staff in a respectful manner. Establish trust and credibility with institutional leadership and across the University. Seeks “win-win” solutions to help foster continued integration and collaboration. Flexible and receptive to change. A positive “can-do” attitude.
Work Schedule
7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday-Friday – This position is subject to on-call assignments, after normal business hours. Requires a working rotation to include Holidays, Saturday and Sunday
Facilities Planning, Construction, and Management ( FPCM ), a part of Division of Safety and Facilities, under the Executive Vice President and Chief Administration Officer’s portfolio, builds, manages and maintains GW’s property and grounds on all three of GW’s campuses. The Division of Facilities, Planning, Construction and Management ( FPCM ) is seeking an experienced tradesperson to take on the role of Plumber. The Plumber will assist the Zone Manager and Zone Leads with the day to day Plumbing operations. The work Schedule is Monday – Friday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm and is subject to on-call assignments, after normal business hours. Requires a working rotation to include Holidays, Saturdays and Sundays. The candidate will be well trained in all Plumbing applications, highly organized and a professional who takes pride in his/her work and can perform various customer service duties as required throughout the day. The desired candidate can work a flexible work schedule and available for on-call duty and weekend/holiday work as needed. The Plumber is responsible for proper operation of all systems and equipment. The Plumber position may lead plumbing maintenance programs including required repairs, renovations and preventative maintenance so that the primary university mission is upheld. The Plumber is responsible for: 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. Coordinates and facilitates walkthrough inspections and due diligence investigations. Provides regular verbal/written reports to the Facility Zone Manger. Ability to communicate to employees regarding Plumbing best practices. Comprehensive knowledge of Plumbing trade tools 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. Performs other work-related duties as requested. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the lead from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma/ GED plus 1.5 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to understand and review architectural drawings and the related mechanical drawings, to include as built. DC Journeyman Plumbing License is preferred. Reciprocity will be accepted. 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. At least six years of 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. PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS The following characteristics are preferred: Commitment to GW’s values. Intellectual, professional and a person of integrity Honest, with the highest ethical standards. Passionate, collaborative, strategic, and smart with a hands-on, roll-up-the-sleeves orientation. Ability to work independently. Self-starter; hard worker. Takes initiative; very high energy. Personally accountable. Assumes ownership, control and accountability for all areas of responsibility and commitments made to others. Sincere, open, and direct communicator. Puts organizational interests above self-interests and is comfortable expressing candid opinions. Highest levels of responsiveness. Combination of strong intellect that is combined with a practical and realistic common sense understanding of how to get things done. Ability to demonstrate initiative, a strong desire to succeed and exert extraordinary effort. Ability to work in a fast-paced, high growth, entrepreneurial environment. Ability to work with faculty and staff in a respectful manner. Establish trust and credibility with institutional leadership and across the University. Seeks “win-win” solutions to help foster continued integration and collaboration. Flexible and receptive to change. A positive “can-do” attitude.
Work Schedule
7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday-Friday – This position is subject to on-call assignments, after normal business hours. Requires a working rotation to include Holidays, Saturday and Sunday