Vanderbilt University

Job Description

Position Summary:

Vanderbilt University Maintenance and Operations (VUMO) seeks a Plumber Journeyman to perform routine plumbing work and plumbing construction/installation work. This is a full-time position: 40 hours per week. Must be available to work 7:30AM to 4:00PM. Must be available to work additional hours as required including evening hours.

VUMO provides facilities support for all construction, renovation, and routine maintenance of University Central space and facilities; housekeeping services for approximately 5.8 million square feet of academic, administrative, residential, and recreational space; grounds care for 330 acres that are a registered arboretum; turf care for athletic fields; and utilities for the University Central and the Medical Center.

VUMO’s annual budget exceeds $100 million in operating expenses and includes over 400 employees. VUMO manages major capital project expenditures totaling ~$125 million annually and facility renewal, replacement and large maintenance project expenditures totaling ~$20 million annually.

Key Functions and Expected Performance:

• Maintain and repair domestic water lines
• Maintain and repair sanitary sewer system
• Check and repair all backflow devices
• Maintain and repair all steam domestic water heaters
• Maintain and repair all plumbing fixtures
• Maintain and repair all domestic recirculation pumps
• Maintain and repair domestic pressure regulating valves
• Maintain and repair storm sewer system
• Assist on irrigation problems
• Assist zone electrician, plumber, and carpenter in performance of their duties
• Utilize work order system in all aspects, including parts ordering, printing work orders and parts look up
• Set up and monitor personal work order query
• Process daily work order time sheet
• Operate vehicle/golf cart and perform operator level maintenance
• Other duties related to classification

Supervisory Relationships:

This position does not have supervisory responsibility; this position reports administratively and functionally to Preventive Maintenance Manager.

Education and Certifications:

• High School Graduate or GED is required
• Journeyman Plumbers License is preferred
• Valid Driver License is required; must have and maintain a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record. Vanderbilt University engages a third party to provide up-to-date notifications regarding negative changes to motor vehicle records

Experience and Skills:

• 5 Years of experience or the equivalent
• Strong communication skills
• Able to stand, stoop, crawl, work on elevated surfaces and be in awkward positions for extended periods of time.
• Push, pull, lift and carry at least 70 pounds.
• Able to work in various weather conditions
• High work ethic

About Us

At Vanderbilt University , our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and arboretum dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of “America’s Best Large Employers” as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice.

We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have a story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you might become a part of our story.

Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.