Job Description

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

To assemble and install piping, fixtures and equipment used in the distribution and drainage of water and water-carried wastes, air and gas.

This position is to be filled based on Article 20-2-2b—Regular Job Opening filled by the best qualified candidate.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:15pm

• Install water mains, service lines, sewer lines, air and gas lines, valves, gauges, pumps and fixtures, including sinks, commodes, dishwashers and disposals.
• Cut pipe, using threading machine, and bend pipe by hand or with pipe-bending machine.
• Assemble and install pipe and pipe fittings of brass, cast-iron, copper, lead, glass, plastic and other materials.
• Join piping by means of treaded, calked, wiped, soldered, brazed, fused or cemented joints.
• Cut or bore through walls, ceilings or partitions. Test piping systems for leaks, using gauges.
• Secure pipes to structures with clamps, brackets and hangers.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches and job specifications.
• Prepare records and service reports of materials and time expended.
• Prepare inventory order lists, order inventory, prepare material take-offs and estimates for various plumbing jobs. 
• Insure plumbing installations meet appropriate codes and standards.

• Graduation from high school.
• State of Michigan journeyman's license.
• Considerable knowledge of the methods, equipment, and materials used in the installation and repair of water distribution systems and fixtures.
• Considerable skill in the operation of plumbing tools and power equipment.
• State of Michigan certified backflow installer and tester is required within 12 months of the date of hire, as a condition of employment.
• Medical gas installer (ASSE 6010) certification tester is required within 12 months of the date of hire, as a condition of employment. 
• Ability to exercise tact and discretion in relationships with others.
• Ability to work well within a teamwork environment.
• Considerable knowledge of plumbing codes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Frequent lifting and bending required with the execution of daily work duties, tool employment, equipment relocation and installation.
• Reasonable manual strength and dexterity.
• Ability to observe safety precautions in the operation of tools and power equipment.
• Reasonable knowledge of the maintenance requirements of water lines, fixtures, and controls.

• Experience in health care facility plumbing, maintenance and/or construction experience in all phases of plumbing; commercial & industrial.
• 5 years of hospital construction and renovation work
• Willingness to work overtime and to adjust working hours to meet project requirements          
• Knowledge of Microsoft products, Smart Phone technology, tablet technology and computers.
• Ability to do on-line research
• Experience working with an automated work order system.
• Proven ability to provide professional customer service
• Ability to make and keep commitments.
• Exceptional written, electronic and verbal communication.

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the U-M Skilled Trades Union, Inc., which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

About University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

A great university is made so by its faculty and staff, and Michigan is recognized as one of the best universities to work for in the country. The Michigan culture is known for engaging faculty and staff in all facets of the university to create a workplace that is vibrant and stimulating.For two consecutive years, the Chronicle of Higher Education has placed U-M in its "Great Colleges to Work For" survey. In particular, the university earns high marks for strong relations between faculty and administrators, a collaborative system of governance, strong pay and benefits, and a healthy work/life balance.

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