HVAC/Plumbing

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. Four years of actual work in the plumber/HVAC trades.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Skilled in the use of the tools, equipment and methods of the trade.

• Understanding of complex troubleshooting and repair of plumbing, hydronic, steam systems
• Knowledge of the physical properties of steam and condensate and the equipment used in maintaining these systems.
• May be required to use respiratory equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of all types of materials and processes of the trade
• Ability to work from plans and specifications
• Knowledge of all applicable codes of the trade
• Respond to emergency calls nights, weekends, and holidays
• Willing to work variable shifts at night or on weekends
• Demonstrated strong communication skills (both verbal and written)

Certifications and Licenses:

• Must possess and maintain a valid California Non-commercial Class C Driver's license.

• Preferred: Possess a journeyman card in plumbing/HVAC or other recognized technical credential.

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
• Occasionally kneel/crawl, reach/work above shoulders, light/fine grasp tools
• Rarely climb, perform seated work, lift/carry/pull/push objects greater than 40 pounds, perform desk based work, use a telephone, sort/file paperwork or part
• Occasionally operate foot and/or hand controlled equipment
• Operate special machinery, i.e. mechanical and hydro sewer equipment.
• Ability to works on or uses boom lifts, scissor lifts, cranes and forklifts to perform duties.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and work at elevated surfaces at heights over ten feet.
• Ability to perform strenuous and repetitive work
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Constantly stand/walk.
• Possess visual acuity required to work with color coding
• Occasionally use a lift to access devices
• Ability to perform work outside in variable weather conditions
• Ability to wear required appropriate uniform and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ability to work in hot and cold temperature extremes
• Required to wear appropriate uniform and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• May be required to work overtime, evenings and weekends, including Holidays, sometimes in inclement weather conditions
• * - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

Work Standards:

When conducting university business, must comply with the California Vehicle Code and Stanford University driving requirements.

·Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

·Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

·Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu/and the appropriate collective bargaining agreement at https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/hr-processes-policies/labor-relations-collective-bargaining