Campus Plumber – Systems & Emergency Maintenance

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 35,817 - 59,236; Full time

Job summary

Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT, seeks a Plumber to perform preventive, planned, and corrective maintenance of campus plumbing systems across university‑owned properties, under the Plumbing Working Foreperson. Responsibilities include handling piping, water heaters, backflow devices, and related equipment to ensure safe, reliable operation.

The role requires a CT P‑2 Plumbing License and five years of relevant experience, plus blueprints reading and strong customer service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Connecticut P‑2 Plumbing License.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience installing and maintaining building systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and test plumbing systems and components.
• Install, modify, repair, and test piping systems.
• Transport and install water heaters, fixtures, and related piping.
• Maintain, service, and repair drainage and backflow systems.
• Coordinate work with other trades and outside contractors and provide customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Connecticut P‑2 Plumbing License

Job description

Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT, seeks a Plumber to perform preventive, planned, and corrective maintenance of campus plumbing systems across university‑owned properties, under the Plumbing Working Foreperson. Responsibilities include handling piping, water heaters, backflow devices, and related equipment to ensure safe, reliable operation.

The role requires a CT P‑2 Plumbing License and five years of relevant experience, plus blueprints reading and strong customer service.