University plumbing

[Matt0029]

Has anyone ever worked for a university as a plumber? Mainly maintenance I imagine and also commercial work.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Direct / employee or just they call you when they need you ?

 

[Matt0029]

Would be a direct employee

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Basically your a maintenance man / handy man sometimes you do plumbing other times your a jack of all

 

[Scott_D]

The main plant and large pipework is usually maintained by outside companys

 

[Matt0029]

The main plant and large pipework is usually maintained by outside companys

Apparently here the main plant and large pipework is maintained by the University. Part of the work load.

 

[WC1]

If you work direct for a uni (I did many years ago, not Plumbing) - very cushy but not many opportunities for advancement. But a great many uni services are getting contracted out at most unis. (Outsourcing) bit like a lot of Council stuff.

 

[Matt0029]

It says they will put one through these commercial qualifications. Are they the main commercial qualifications?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Yep

 

[Knappers]

If you'r interested in getting into gas work then that job is gold dust!

 

[Matt0029]

I have domestic gas, but not commercial.

 

[king of pipes]

If you fancy it Matt then go for it mate , commercial gas is a whole different animal and if you have a chance to better yourself and gain more qualifications and be paid for it then i would seriously consider it . Kop

 

[Knappers]

I much preferred commercial work, there's a definite need for servicing and just feels like 'proper' work.
Better rates and plenty of demand too!

 

[Matt0029]

I spoke to a commerical engineer recently. He said there's alot of domestic engineers due to fast track courses etc. But a shortage of commercial engineers. Not sure if this is correct. But I could see how it could be.