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Posting Details

Posting Details

Working Title Plumber
Position Number 00094A
Department FAC MNGT MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL
Location Norfolk, VA
Type of Position Classified
Type of Job
EEO Category G Skilled Craft Workers
Job Description
TWO POSITIONS WILL BE FILLED FROM THIS RECRUITMENT
Perform maintenance and repair work in a university setting on light commercial and residential plumbing systems and their associated equipment. e. restroom fixtures, toilets, urinals, sinks, roof drains and plumbing piping. Maintain the campus irrigation systems, swimming pools and Jacuzzi and their associated equipment.


Type of Recruitment
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Considerable knowledge in plumbing repair and maintenance at a journeymen level. Considerable knowledge of plumbing practices, materials, and tools; plumbing related fixtures and appliances. Working knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions; construction blueprints and specifications; backflow prevention devices. Some knowledge of swimming pool operation and maintenance. Demonstrated ability in troubleshooting plumbing systems; ability to perform general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Special licenses, registration or certification
Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
Must possess a current Journeyman plumbing license.
Must possess and maintain DPOR back flow protection device tester’s license for Virginia.
Education or training
None
Level and type of experience
Basic work experience at a journeyman level in the plumbing field installing and repairing plumbing equipment such as sewage lines, toilets, urinals, faucets, sinks etc. Some experience working with light commercial, industrial plumbing systems.
Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)
Master plumbing license.
Some experience working as a journeyman level plumber in a higher education environment.
Demonstrated ability to install, test and repair backflow prevention devices.
Conditions of Employment
This position is designated essential personnel for emergency closings. The holder of this position is also subject serving on a schedule to be called back to work during non-work hours. In such an event, this position is required to respond to after-hours calls and will carry an ODU cell phone on a rotational basis. While serving as the after-hours call-back person, the individual must remain available by telephone, text, or pager while off site and respond to any message within fifteen (15) minutes.

This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.
Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary commensurate with education and experience
Posting Detail Information

Job Requisition Number S02554
Job Open To General Public
Open Date 03/04/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary
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Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
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Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.
Alternative Hiring Process
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS).

Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability.

If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
Optional Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  3. Other Document
  4. Yellow Layoff Form
  5. Blue Layoff Card
  6. AHP Letter