This position is represented by SEIU Local 2007 and the collective bargaining agreement between the university and SEIU Local 2007 governs the terms and conditions of employment.
ABOUT STANFORD UNIVERSITY AND RESIDENTIAL & DINING ENTERPRISES:
Stanford University, located between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of California's Silicon Valley, is one of the world's leading teaching and research universities. Since its opening in 1891, Stanford has been dedicated to finding solutions to big challenges and to preparing students for leadership in a complex world.
Residential & Dining Enterprises (R&DE), the largest auxiliary organization at Stanford University, supports the academic mission of the University by providing high-quality services to students and other members of the university community.
ABOUT MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS & CAPITAL PROJECTS (MCP)
This division supports all R&DE operations and provides strong stewardship of its facilities by delivering daily and preventive maintenance, executing 50-year asset renewal model, managing design and construction of capital and other essential projects.
JOB PURPOSE:
This job series describes positions in which the major responsibilities are a variety of plumbing duties performed at the journey level, as well as steamfitter work performed inside buildings on medium and low-pressure steam and condensate systems.
Responsibilities:
Work may include any plumbing function as described in the Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Mechanical Code. Work is done on pipes of various materials, such as brass, steel, cast iron, copper, glass, or plastic, and of various sizes.
Core Duties (Steam fitting):
- Install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot problems on medium and low-pressure steam and condensate systems.
- May perform plumbing-related welding if qualified as a certified welder.
Core Duties (Plumbing):
- Install, maintain, and repair domestic hot and cold-water systems.
- Install and maintain chilled water systems and related equipment.
- Install, maintain and repair all types of plumbing fixtures.
- Inspect plumbing systems for malfunctions.
- Cut, bend, solder, thread, and assemble pipes and fittings.
- Join pipes by using flanges, fittings, solder, glue, or welding.
- Install, clean, maintain, and repair sanitary sewer lines and storm drainage systems.
- Install and repair pipe insulation systems.
- Maintain and repair fire protection sprinkler systems.
- Install and repair gas lines and related equipment.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience: Journey level knowledge equivalent to four years of completion in an apprentice program or a combination of equivalent education and work experience.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to obtain and maintain a California Non-commercial Class C license.
- Must be able to work in confined spaces or in high elevations.
- Constantly twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp forcefully.
- Frequently stand/walk, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
- Occasionally kneel/crawl, reach/work above shoulders, light/fine grasp tools.
Why Stanford is for You:
Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enriches the world.
