Trades Apprentice - Plumbing

Summary
VCU’s Facilities Management Department is seeking to hire a Trades Apprentice -Plumbing in the Physical Plant.
This position will assist with the following:

• Assist the Trades Specialist with the completion of preventive maintenance, repairs and replacement of plumbing components and systems.
• Provide exemplary customer service to all faculty, staff and students supporting the University’s mission of teaching, high-impact research and creative expression.
• Provide quality workmanship and service to maximize system availability and minimize unscheduled downtime.
• Identify and document system deficiencies using diagnostic tools and advise management of tasks requiring priority attention.

Benefits include:

• Competitive health benefits package commences within 30 days of employment
• Paid training
• 28 days of annual paid leave
• Tuition waiver with up to 2 classes per semester (6 credits)
• Parental and Care Giver Leave
• Retirement offered through Virginia Retirement System
• 16 days of annual holiday leave

Minimum Hiring Standards

• Virginia Driver’s License required.
• Ability to learn basic plumbing and mechanical principles.
• High School diploma of GED required.
• Entry Level Position.
• Ability to follow instructions.

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing to supervision, other employees and customers.
• Ability to use a variety of hand tools and power equipment.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU

Physical and Cognitive Requirements
Physical Demands & Activities
Light Lifting (<20> Moderate Lifting (20-50 lbs): Essential
Heavy Lifting (>50 lbs): Essential
Pushing/Pulling: Essential
Standing: Essential
Sitting: Essential
Repetitive Motion: Essential
Walking: Essential
Climbing: Essential
Reaching: Essential
Bending: Essential
Environmental Conditions
Extreme heat/cold: Essential
Extreme Noise: Essential
Vibrations: Essential
Fumes: Essential
Mists/gases: Essential
Emotional Demands
Fast pace: Essential
Average Pace: Essential
Multiple Stimuli: Essential
Intense Customer Interaction: Essential
Frequent Change: Essential
Mental/Sensory Demands
Memory: Essential
Reasoning: Essential
Hearing: Essential
Reading: Essential
Analyzing: Essential
Logic: Essential
Verbal Communication: Essential
Written Communication: Essential
Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm
ORP Eligible: No
Salary Range: $40,000 ($19.23hr)
Department: Facilities Management
Employment Type: UF - University Employee FT
University Title:Trades Technician FM2
Restricted Status: No
FTE: 1
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt