Campus Plumber: Lead Tech, Day Shift, On-Call

Center for Public Partnerships & Research; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kansas Facilities Services seeks a skilled Plumber to repair, lay out, assemble, install, and maintain piping systems for heating, cooling, and industrial processes across campus. You will work from blueprints, ensure code compliance, and help install gas equipment and fixtures while maintaining water systems and softeners.

The role involves leading less skilled staff, taking on digital work orders, and participating in after-hours on-call availability.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• One year of journeyman-level plumber experience.
• Backflow certification or obtain within 6 months of probation.
• Must have a valid driver's license now and throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains plumbing systems; lays out, fabricates, installs, and maintains piping and fixtures per blueprints and specs.
• Installs gas equipment, drinking fountains, lavatories, and distillation equipment; tests for leaks and assesses water quality.
• Previews, orders materials, completes digital work orders, and serves as lead worker to less skilled staff while keeping sites clean.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including snow removal and on-call shifts.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Customer interaction

Safety practices

Education

High School diploma or GED

Journeyman plumber experience

Backflow certification

Valid driver's license

Job description

University of Kansas Facilities Services seeks a skilled Plumber to repair, lay out, assemble, install, and maintain piping systems for heating, cooling, and industrial processes across campus. You will work from blueprints, ensure code compliance, and help install gas equipment and fixtures while maintaining water systems and softeners.

The role involves leading less skilled staff, taking on digital work orders, and participating in after-hours on-call availability.