Plumber 1

Plumber 1

Pennsylvania Western University, Edinboro

Posting Number: S346P

Posting Text:

Job Title: Plumber 1

Type of Employment: Full Time

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME

Full-Time/Part-Time:

FLSA:

Salary Range: $40,685

Position Classification: Plumber 1 (Pay Scale Group 4, Level 1)

Department: Facilities Management

Job Summary / Basic Function:
Working in all phases of the plumbing trade to include, but not limited to:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:This position is considered an essential personnel position.

1. Working on sinks

• unclogging sink
  • mounting faucet
    • hooking up trap
      • changing washer
        • changing shut off
          • mounting sinks on walls2. Repairs to toilets
            • mount toilets on wal
              • mount toilet fixture
                • replace diaphrag
                  • replace vacuum breaker
                    • replace wax rin
                      • replace cone washe
                        • repairs or installation of replacement seat
                          • unclog toilets3. Repairs to urinals
                            • unclog urinal
                              • replace wax ring
                                • replace diaphragm
                                  • replace cone washer
                                    • replace vacuum breakers4. Repairs to showers
                                      • unclog shower
                                        • replace shower head
                                          • replace shower block
                                            • replace shower handles stems5. Repairs to bathtubs
                                              • unclog bathtub drain
                                                • repair faucet
                                                  • repair drain lines6. Unclog sewer lines utilizing
                                                    • toilet auger
                                                      • electric snak
                                                        • acids7. Fitting pipes for replacement purposes
                                                          • solderin
                                                            • gluin
                                                              • Propres
                                                                • Pex8. Water fountains
                                                                  • repair as neede
                                                                    • replace mount and hook up9. Utilizes the following equipment to accomplish tasks (but not limited to):power tools, electric snake, pipe threading machine, grinder, electric drill, and core bore. Hand tools, screwdrivers, hacksaws, channel locks, vice grips, wrenches, and vice.10. Repair, installation and assembly of electric water heaters.11. Laying pipe and new/replacement installations. Run various piping: soil pipe, cast iron pipe, plastic tubing, copper tubing, glass pipe. Includes measuring, cutting, threading, and assembly.12. Continue water conservation methods already in place and assist in planning and implementation for future conservation.13. Order all equipment, parts, and materials to satisfy job requirements.
                                                                      Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
                                                                      Minimum of Education / TrainingRequired Education Summary:
                                                                      A high school diploma or GED. Three or more years of trade experience as a plumber or plumber's apprentice. Thorough knowledge of plumbing systems maintenance and repairs.
                                                                      Preferred Qualifications:
                                                                      Five years of experience in the plumbing trade, can be a combination of experience and training.
                                                                      Physical Demands:
                                                                      Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to shoulder height (1/3 of the time). Must be able to carry up to 100 lbs., via team lift, (1/3 of the time).Must be able to push/pull 50 lbs. (1/3 of the time). Additional requirements include Bending, Twisting, Kneeling, Squatting, Crawling, Climbing, Reaching out and up, Wrist-Turning, Pinching and Finger Manipulation (1/3 to 2/3 of the time).
                                                                      Work Location:
                                                                      Edinboro Campus
                                                                      Is travel to other PennWest campuses required for this position? If so, how often?
                                                                      Work Hours:
                                                                      7am-3pm, Monday through Friday
                                                                      Posting Date:
                                                                      02/19/2026
                                                                      Closing Date:
                                                                      3/6/2026
                                                                      Open Until Filled:
                                                                      No
                                                                      Diversity Statement:
                                                                      PennWest University's Office of Community, Opportunity, Responsibility, and Engagement (CORE) provides strategic leadership in fostering a campus environment grounded in dignity, belonging, and opportunity for all students, faculty, and staff. Through comprehensive programs and collaborative partnerships, CORE advances student success, cultivates academic and leadership development, and strengthens community engagement in alignment with the university's mission.
                                                                      ADA Statement:
                                                                      To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Amy Salsgiver, ADA Coordinator, [email protected] ; 814-393-2109. Pennsylvania Western University complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities.
                                                                      EEO Statement:
                                                                      Pennsylvania Western University of Pennsylvania is committed to providing equal access to all individuals and prohibiting any form of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a veteran, or any other characteristic prohibited under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other pertinent state and federal laws and regulations. Direct inquiries to the Title IX Coordinator, 423 Becht Hall Clarion Campus 16214-1232; email [email protected] or phone 814-393-2109. Inquiries may also be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, Department of Education, 330 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20201.
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