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Working Title: Plumber

Classification Title: Plumber

Position Details 

Emergency Hire - Temporary position lasting at most 90 days with an option of being extended to 180 days.

Position Summary

Under general supervision of the Building Trades Manager, performs the full range of journey-level plumbing work
required to install, maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, modify, and replace campus plumbing systems. Maintains
domestic water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, natural gas, compressed air, irrigation, laboratory utilities, pumps,
valves, fixtures, piping systems, and related equipment. Ensures all work complies with applicable codes, campus
standards, and safety regulations while providing excellent customer service to the university community. Maintains
accurate maintenance records using the campus computerized maintenance management system.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,998.00 - $8,737.00 per month 

Hiring Range/Rate: $6,662.00 (step 6) - $6,889.00 (step 8) per month 

Salary Grade/Range: 1

Time Base: Full-Time, Intermittent 

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (30-minute lunch break)

Department Information 

Facilities Management is responsible for maintaining Sacramento State's campus facilities and infrastructure to provide a safe, reliable, and well maintained environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Within Facilities Management, the Plumbing Shop maintains and repairs the campus plumbing infrastructure that supports academic, residential, and administrative buildings. Plumbers replace and repair faucets, valves, water and drain lines, water heaters, sewer, storm, domestic water, and hot water circulating pumps. They also install new piping and plumbing components for remodel projects. As part of an aggressive preventive maintenance program, the team routinely hydro jets sanitary and storm lines to maintain system performance and reliability.

The Plumbing Shop is also responsible for:

• Maintaining and replacing sanitary and storm systems
• Maintaining domestic water mains
• Maintaining natural gas distribution systems
• Maintaining and repairing fire suppression systems, including sprinklers, standpipes, hose cabinets, and hydrants
• Performing the layout, rough in, and final fixture installation of plumbing systems
• Maintaining and repairing all 287 restrooms on campus
• Testing and repairing 84 backflow prevention devices

To learn more about Facilities Management, visit: https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/facilities-management/

Minimum Qualifications 

Knowledge:

Work requires thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the plumbing trade; a
base knowledge of the operation of building automation systems; and a thorough knowledge of applicable state and
federal health and safety orders and regulations pertaining to the plumbing trade, including the California State Safety
Orders of the Division of Industrial Safety and the California State Plumbing codes.

Abilities:

Must be able to perform skilled plumbing work on all applicable equipment and systems; perform applicable welding
work; obtain necessary backflow prevention licenses; make rough sketches of plumbing installations; read and work
from blueprints, plans, drawings and specifications; estimate materials and labor cost of standard plumbing
maintenance and repair work; maintain records and retrieve data related to work performed using manual and/or
computerized record-keeping systems; provide instruction to unskilled and semi-skilled assistants; analyze and
respond appropriately to emergency situations; prepare standard reports; read and write at the level appropriate to the
position; and perform arithmetic calculations as required by the position.

Incumbents will be required to possess a California Driver's License valid for the operation of any vehicle or
equipment they are required to maintain and operate.

Experience:

These abilities normally would be acquired through any combination of progressively responsible training and
experience which demonstrates achievement journey-level skills equivalent to that acquired through completion of a
standard plumber's apprenticeship program.

Required Qualifications 

1. Ability to climb ladders, work from lifts, crawl spaces, tunnels, rooftops, and confined spaces.

2. Ability to safely operate plumbing equipment, power tools, and service vehicles.

3. Knowledge of cross-connection control and backflow prevention devices.

4. Working knowledge of computerized work order systems.

5. Ability to obtain required campus certifications.

6. Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse

7. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

8. Ability to wear the appropriate PPE.

License/Other:

9. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Conditions of Employment:
- Satisfactory completion of the background check process.

Preferred Qualifications 

10. Experience in higher education, healthcare, laboratory, or institutional facilities.

11. Experience maintaining commercial plumbing systems.

12. Knowledge of domestic hot water recirculation systems.

13. Experience with booster pumps, sewage lift stations, grease interceptors, and water treatment equipment.

Required Licenses/Certifications 

Valid California Driver's License and maintenance of safe driving record required

Documents Needed to Apply

Submit an online Sacramento State Employment Application for the position to apply.  Interviews will be In-Person. 

About Sacramento State

Sacramento State is located in the heart of California's capital city, five miles from the State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre park-like campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the "Farm-to-Fork Capital," is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million.

Sacramento State proudly serves as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and Black-Serving Institution (BSI). The university enrolls around 31,000 students from the Greater Sacramento Region, throughout California, across the nation, and around the world. Our 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:

"As California's capital university, Sacramento State transforms lives by preparing students to lead, serve, and succeed. We are committed to our designations as a Hispanic Serving Institution, an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution, and a Black Serving Institution, and to intentionally serving students reflective of these designations and all students who have been historically underserved in education."

As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code, Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued.  Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning. 

To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page.

Equal Employment Opportunity
California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

It is the policy of California State University, Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/benefits/reasonable-accomodation.html.

The University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/learning-development/support/csu-learn.html.

Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act Notification: 

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at https://www.csus.edu/clery . 

The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request by emailing the Clery Director at clery@csus.edu.

Under the Clery Act, this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance as a CSA position, you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.

Education Code 89521 Requirements

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Background Check Disclaimer

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position.

Out of State Employment

Sacramento State, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees (up)on date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Eligibility Verification

Candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University, Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (ie. H-1-B Visa).

Note to Applicants:

Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.