Jobs UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER

Facilities Management is responsible for the overall physical development and maintenance of the campus. The mission of the department is to provide a safe physical environment that promotes the advancement and transfer of knowledge.

General Plumbing System Maintenance & Support:

• Provide general maintenance and support to the Pipe Shop. This support includes sewer and drain cleaning with the use of both jetting and sewer/drain cables, also know as rooter machines.
• Act as a first responder to high priority pipe-related work orders such as water leaks and sewer back-ups.

Assist in Steam Outages & Repairs:

• Assist with repairs and maintenance related to hydronic and steam systems. This will consist of assisting pipefitters with repair work orders that include, but are not limited to: cutting and threading pipe, draining hydronic systems, and making taps.
• Assist with building outages by performing actions such as draining and re-purging systems and ensuring the hydronic systems come back online.

Paperwork, Scheduling, & Other Duties:

• Responsible for completing material issuance requests and purchase requests to procure any material needed to support the position’s work load.
• Complete time cards daily. 15-minutes is provided at the beginning and/or end of each work day to complete time cards and closeout work orders.
• Provide detailed comments on closeout work orders and ensure any repair work orders or phases are created.
• As an essential services employee, responsible to respond to other duties as assigned on an “as needed” basis. This may also include alternative work schedules and/or responding to after-hours emergencies. It is necessary for these roles to provide a phone number to the Facilities Operations management team to be used as a means of contact for after hours calls.
• These positions are required to drive a University vehicle and to carry tools and materials.
• These positions follow all safety policies, procedures and guidelines, as well as adhere to current operating procedures for assignments and use of equipment.
• Participates and completes all safety training; reports potential safety hazards, mistakes, accidents and procedural violations to the supervisor in a timely manner.

• This position is eligible for our Facilities Management Employee Referral Program.
• This position’s anticipated schedule is Monday – Friday from 7:30am – 4:00 pm. May be required to work alternate shifts at the discretion of the work unit supervisor. 

• The annual salary for this position is $58,740.

• Must have a valid Colorado Driver’s License.
• Must be a Colorado resident to apply.
• Two years of progressively responsible pipe and/or mechanical trades experience related to the work assignment.
• Appropriate education or successful completion of a formalized apprenticeship will substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis.

• The ability to communicate orally/in writing and to work independently and in a team setting.
• Basic digital literacy skills.
• Strong collaboration and organizational skills.

• Experience in an institutional setting.
• Experience with preventive maintenance, repairs, and installations as they relate to plumbing/pipe fitting.