Skilled Tradesman - Plumber

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Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

• Formal education or training equivalent to a high school diploma.
• Requires AR Journeyman Plumber’s License according to ACA 17-38-301.
• Five or more years of experience and practice as a Journeyman Plumber or other specialty certifications may be allowed as a substitute.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

• →Interprets blueprints, sketches, and work orders;
• →Cut and thread pipe; cut, clean, sand, and solder copper pipe;
• →Set basic plumbing fixtures (urinals, commodes, sinks, bathtubs, showers);
• →Operate the cable and jet water sewer cleaning machine;
• →Clean and weld PVC pipe;
• →Bore holes in various materials (wood, concrete, steel) to run supply lines and drains;
• →Install and maintain Pyrex and chemical-resistant pipe and fixtures;
• →Install and maintain plumbing systems, sewer systems, and fire hydrants;
• →Install and maintain all types of valves (gate, ball, globe, butterfly);
• →Maintain and modify existing plumbing systems;
• →Maintain sewage lift systems.
• →Maintains inventory on tools and parts specific to the assigned trade;
• →May assist other skilled tradesmen in completing projects that require multiple departments to work together.
• →Perform other duties as assigned.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.