Posting Number

CS01215

Job Title

PLUMBER

Position Number

0073

FTE

FLSA

Pay Rate

$30.45 - $31.40 (INCLUDES ADDITIONAL $9.00 PER HOUR TRADE WAGE STIPEND) (There is also a $.70 PER HOUR SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL TOTALLING $1,456 ANNUALLY. An additional 2.5% increase to the base hourly rate will be implemented on 06/18/23)

Salary Range

Position Type

Classified Civil Service Staff

Union

C94/L528 - Council 94/Local 528 (Serv/Maint)

Status

Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent

Restriction or Limitation Reason

End Date of Restriction or Limitation

Department

Maintenance & Repair

Contact(s)

Donna L. Charron
Supervising Employee Relations Officer
Office of Human Resource Administration
80 Lower College Road
Kingston, RI 02881

Contact Phone/Extension

401-874-2317

Contact Email

dcharron@uri.edu

Physical Demands

At the time of appointment must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician’s certificate.

Campus Location

Kingston

Building(s)

Grant Funded

Extension Contingent on Funding Date

Extension Contingency Notes

Duties and Responsibilities

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To install, inspect, and repair water, sewer, and other plumbing systems; to insulate piping systems; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Receives general and specific work assignments from a superior with considerable latitude for the use of independent judgment in the application of the practices and techniques of the trade; work is reviewed usually upon completion for satisfactory performance.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: As required, supervises the work of helpers or others assigned to assist in performance of a work assignment.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

Under general supervision, to install, inspect, and repair water and sewer systems, including lavatory facilities, faucets, drinking fountains, sprinkler systems, and cafeteria equipment.
To inspect and maintain institutional equipment, such as continuous baths, shampoo tables, arm and foot baths, thermostatic mixing valves, and various hydrotherapy equipment.
To install, inspect, and repair gas and air lines.
To cut, thread, and bend pipes according to requirements.
To keep all power equipment and hand tools of the trade in good working condition. As required, to requisition supplies and tools.
As required, to keep materials and time records.
To do related work as required.

Required Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES:

A thorough knowledge of the practices, techniques, tools, equipment and materials used in the plumbing trade and skill in the application of such practices and techniques; skill in the use of the tools and equipment used in the plumbing trade; a working knowledge of safety measures and precautions; the ability to work from plans and specifications and to follow rough sketches and oral and written instructions; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

EDUCATION: Such as may have been gained through completion of eight school grades; and

EXPERIENCE: Such as may have been gained through employment as a journeyman plumber.

Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

**SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Must possess a journeyman plumber’s license in the State of Rhode Island.

Preferred Qualifications

Environmental Conditions

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Work Hours

2:00 PM TO 10:30 PM — Monday through Friday
Days Off: Saturday & Sunday

Posting Date

05/09/2023

Closing Date

05/18/2023

Special Instructions to Applicants

THIS POSITION REQUIRES AN ACTIVE JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER’S LICENSE IN THE STATE OF RI AND MUST MAINTAIN SUCH LICENSE AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. PLEASE ATTACH THIS DOCUMENT AS “REQUIRED LICENSE” ON THE APPLICANTS DOCUMENT SCREEN.

THIS IS A FULL TIME CALENDAR YEAR POSITION WHICH WILL INCLUDE A GENEROUS BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDING A TUITION WAIVER FOR CCRI, RIC, AND URI FOR THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE, SPOUSE, AND DEPENDENTS (IF APPLICABLE) BASED ON CURRENT EDUCATION. IT ALSO INCLUDES PAID TIME OFF, PAID STATE HOLIDAYS, AND A MANDATORY RETIREMENT PLAN IN ADDITION TO MANY OTHER TYPES OF BENEFITS.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BENEFITS PACKAGE, PLEASE VISIT https://web.uri.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/Classified-Benefits-At-A-Glance-1-22.pdf AND
https://www.exploreemployeebenefits.ri.gov/
A pre-employment physical examination and criminal background check are required for the successful applicant. Both of these requirements will be paid for by the University.

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/8473