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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Steam Maintenance Mechanic Plumber in Troy, New York
Steam Maintenance Mechanic Plumber
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Work type: Full Time
Location: Troy, NY
Categories: Staff, Trades, Service, and Maintenance
Who we are
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Rensselaer faculty and alumni include more than 145 National Academy members, six members of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, six National Medal of Technology winners, five National Medal of Science winners, three astronauts, and a Nobel Prize winner in Physics. With nearly 200 years of experience advancing scientific and technological knowledge, Rensselaer remains focused on addressing global challenges with a spirit of ingenuity and collaboration. To learn more, please visit www.rpi.edu.
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Job Summary
The Maintenance Mechanic/Plumber performs a wide range of repair and maintenance duties primarily related to plumbing equipment and systems. Performs maintenance and repair work on but not limited to utility infrastructure, building systems, steam heating systems, laboratories, exhaust fans, pumps, and air compressors. Participates in on-call rotation in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
• HS diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) years of experience in plumbing and piping
• Valid US Driver’s license
• Must have the ability to be medically qualified for respirator use
Applicants must meet stated minimum education and experience requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in industrial plumbing, steam fitting and/or piping
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Basic knowledge of plumbing trade, equipment, and tools
• Ability to read, write, and perform arithmetic functions
• Ability to read and troubleshoot from blueprints, drawings, and specifications
• Ability to use all hand tools and operate all power tools and equipment (i.e., pipe threader/cutters, band saw, power snakes, generators, compressors)
• Ability to operate a computer using standard office software
• Ability to work on ladders, scaffolding, and lifts
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Excellent customer service skills
Preferred Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities
None
Shift
Non Standard Shift: On call rotation / One week every 6-8 weeks
Travel
Local travel between campus locations only
Driving
Driving a Rensselaer vehicle for non-passenger use
Salary Range/Rate
Expected hiring range for Sr. Plumber: $27.00-$29.79
Expected hiring range for Plumber: $24.50-$26.46
Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.
Application instructions
Follow the on-screen prompts to create an application. Please be ready to upload required documents, such as your resume and cover letter
If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu
Job Posted Date
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Culture of Safety at Rensselaer
Rensselaer is committed to providing a safe and healthy living, learning, and working environment for its faculty, staff, and students. As such, we strongly recommend that faculty, staff and students obtain a COVID-19 vaccination and remain current with available boosters to protect themselves, as well as to protect vulnerable members of the community.
We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Advertised: 09 Oct 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
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