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Title: Apprentice Plumber

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 02R003 - Facilities Management

Division: 4R3000 - Campus Operations

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule Type:  Full Time (40 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 40

Additional Schedule Details: Overtime as needed

Posted Salary Grade: Non-Exempt - G11

Retirement:   KERS 

Contact Person: Chris Halcomb

Job Summary/Basic Functions

An EKU Apprentice Plumber performs basic plumbing maintenance tasks while assisting a craftsman and craft foreman in implementing and completing assigned work orders. This position is actively learning more advanced plumbing skills in an effort to achieve a Journeyman

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: One year of established work.

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Duties:

• 10% - Supports the smooth and efficient operations of the department and the University - (Essential)
• 30% - Performs basic plumbing and clean-up activities under the direction of a foreman and/or supervisor - (Essential)
• 50% - Provides assistance to senior staff members performing routine inspections and preventative maintenance of university buildings, mechanical and other systems as required and according to established procedures. Works in learning mode in effort to obtain Journeyman Plumbers License. - (Essential)
• 10% - Performs other duties as assigned - (Essential)

Sponsorship: {GenericListType_sponsorship}

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

AA/EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.