Fort Lewis College Physical Plant Services

Department Information Description of Job Fort Lewis College, a selective public institution located in Durango, Colorado, offers degree programs in arts, business, education, health fields, humanities, social and natural sciences, and teacher education. Our inspiring mountain campus is located atop a scenic mesa overlooking historic Durango and situated between the San Juan Mountains and the desert Southwest. We are committed to accessible and high-quality baccalaureate education, and our hallmarks are remarkably close relationships between students and faculty, the freedom of intellectual exploration, and the challenge of experiential learning. Our 3,400 students come from 48 states, 17 countries, with 36% Native American and Alaska Native backgrounds, and 11% Hispanic backgrounds. Durango is a thriving multicultural community of 18,500 set along the beautiful Animas River Valley. Averaging 300 sunny days per year, the community is known for its outdoor lifestyle and friendly, festive atmosphere. Durango is also the cultural and economic hub of the Four Corners region, rich in dining, shopping, and entertainment, and linked with airline service to hubs in Denver, Phoenix, and Dallas. Physical Plant Services supports the educational and public service programs of Fort Lewis College through the delivery of effective operational support, maintenance services and the management of the College's facilities. The services are coordinated through the Service Center and are accomplished by Custodial Services, Electrical and Electronic Systems Maintenance, Grounds and Equipment Maintenance, Mechanical Systems Maintenance, and Structural Maintenance. The Project Management work unit plans projects and provides design and construction management services to support the facilities improvement and construction program. The Mechanical Systems Maintenance work unit is responsible for the maintenance, repair, improvement, and installation of plumbing, heating, refrigeration, and ventilation at Fort Lewis College. The primary purpose of this work unit is to provide services and ideas that will create the best possible environment for teaching and learning at Fort Lewis College. This position is at the journeyman plumber level and has the following duties: Plumbing Service 80% Responds to oral requests and written work orders. Installs repairs and maintains plumbing systems. Including but not limited to natural gas, drainage, venting, non potable and domestic water. Installs repairs and maintains water closets, urinals, lavatories, sinks, garbage disposals, drinking fountains, flush valves, tubs, showers and faucets. Makes repairs to plugged fixtures to include lavatories, sinks, urinals, water closets, and sanitary sewer systems. Installs repairs and maintains domestic hot water heating systems to include appliances, circulating pumps, tempering valves and controlling devices. Installs repairs and maintains natural gas appliances, controls and piping. Installs gas regulators, shut off valves and isolation devices for cathodic protection. Installs and maintains laboratory equipment. Installs and maintains backflow preventers, check valves and pressure regulators. Maintains utilities on campus that include the domestic water, sanitary sewer, irrigation systems and natural gas systems. Identifies and maintains main water shutoffs that are located inside and outside buildings and is knowledgeable related effected services. Maintains knowledge of where sanitary sewer manholes and distribution pipes are located. Maintains knowledge where the natural gas main valves are to buildings and where main supply piping and isolation valves are located and how they affect the gas distribution system. Locates underground utilities for excavation requests and projects. Repairs and maintains boilers, coils, valves, pumps, thermostats, zone valves, heat exchangers and piping. Maintains water feed valves, relief valves, and backflow preventers. Installs or replaces pumps, motors, couplers, motor mounts and seals. Rebuilds or replaces zone valves or modulating valves. Installs thermostats and checks calibration. Required to drive state owned work truck to accomplish tasks. Provide specific examples of regular, ongoing decisions made by this position related to this duty. Administration 15% Uses basic computer skills to check and reply to emails, enter hours on time sheet and uses basic data entry skills when accessing TMA. Utilizes the Physical Plant computerized work order system, (TMA), for all work that is requested or completed. Required to check the TMA scheduler for new work orders throughout the day. Unassigned work orders are to be prioritized and appropriately addressed. Track all labor and materials. Close all completed work orders daily. Makes comments, within the work order (results section), so customers can access this information and determine the status of their work request. Ensure that any information entered into the work order system is up-to-date and correct, so when reports are generated from that data it represents the best information available. Orders materials and supplies necessary for the repair and operation of mechanical systems and services listed above. Reads and comprehends specifications and technical manuals. Reads and interprets blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, parts diagrams, test and balance reports, etc. to perform the job properly. Reads and interprets building and utility drawings. Inspects the work of contractors working on the Fort Lewis campus. Observes equipment tests performed by contractors. Other Duties 5% Performs other duties as assigned. Assist with snow removal. Assist in setting up special events. Assist with emergencies. Assist other trades when necessary. PLEASE NOTE: This summary of job duties is not meant to be all inclusive. Job duties may be added or deleted based on the ever-changing needs of the College. APPLICATION PROCESS: Fort Lewis College has transitioned to Workday. Apply for this position by going to this link: Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights APPLICATION PROCESS: Fort Lewis College has transitioned to Workday. Apply for this position by going to this link: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: Three years of plumbing experience in an institutional, commercial or industrial setting. Substitutions: Appropriate education or successful completion of a formalized apprenticeship program will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Appropriate documentation such as licensure must be submitted at the time of application if using this substitution. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Journeyman Plumber License Experience with automated work order systems Backflow certification Gasfitter experience REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: Basic computer skills for timesheet entry, online training courses, work orders, emails and SDS sheets Reading, writing and oral comprehension Strong customer service skills Strong interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Active listening skills Flexibility and adaptability to meet ever changing demands Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel and crouch for extended periods of time Ability to tolerate noise, vibration and work in inclement weather Ability to respond appropriately to supervision Follows policy and procedures and fully cooperates with supervisors and coworkers Ability to work and communicate with internal and external customers to meet the needs in a polite, courteous and cooperative manner. Committed to quality service CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: A final job offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a criminal background check as a condition of employment. All background checks will be conducted in accordance with Fort Lewis College policy. A final job offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a post offer evaluation of lifting abilities. This is an essential services position and must be able to work during inclement weather, special events, and emergencies. If the campus is closed due to inclement weather, this position must be able to get to work on time to assist with weather emergencies. Must possess and maintain a valid driver license. Must be in possession of the license at the time of application. A final job offer is contingent upon the satisfactory review of the driving record by the College insurance agent and the satisfactory driving record must be maintained in order to drive a campus vehicle. Must be able to exert 100 lbs of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects. Must work in proximity to moving, mechanical parts. May work in high, exposed places May have exposure to electrical shock May encounter exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals Works with explosive chemicals, propane, acetylene, natural gas, etc Works with the following environmental conditions: Exposure to weather, extreme cold, extreme heat, wet and/or humid conditions, noise, vibration and atmospheric conditions such as fumes, noxious odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation, that affects the respiratory system, eyes or the skin. APPEAL RIGHTS: If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email , postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866 . click apply for full job details