Facilities Maintenance Worker specializing in Plumbing

University of Dubuque; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick time

Retirement match

Job summary

The University of Dubuque seeks a Facilities Maintenance Worker specializing in plumbing to support campus facilities. The role covers industrial and domestic piping, fixture repairs, and preventative maintenance across buildings.

You will work with a team to ensure safe, reliable utility systems and timely project completion. The ideal candidate brings journeyman plumbing experience or 5+ years in the field, a valid driver's license, and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Licensed journeyman preferred or 5 years or more experience in journeyman-level plumbing.
• Willingness to get backflow licensing next time training is in the area.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Respond to calls for emergency services including snow removal on nights and weekends.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform building piping work, including industrial and domestic water, sewer and other drain lines, air, gas, vacuum, and steam lines.
• Install, maintain, and repair fixtures such as faucets, toilets, steam traps, drains, water fountains, water heaters, and similar devices.
• Maintain, repair, and install building plumbing systems, components, fixtures, and equipment according to maintenance schedules; clear obstructions from waste and sewer lines.
• Perform skilled and semi-skilled carpentry, remodels, & new construction.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and buildings.
• Complete all required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry and painting.
• Repair and/or replace concrete, plaster walls, paint walls, ceilings, fixtures, etc.

Skills

Plumbing knowledge

Teamwork

Communication skills

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman plumber license (preferred)

Job description

The University of Dubuque is a growing faith-based University thatis seeking a Facilities Maintenance Worker specializing inPlumbing . The University of Dubuque offers a competitive wageand an excellent benefits package including tuition remission, paidholidays, vacation and sick time, and a retirement match.

Benefits:

• tuition remission
• paidholidays
• vacation and sick time
• retirement match

Position Summary:

The Facilities Maintenance Worker will be responsible forperforming general maintenance and repair duties across campusbuildings and facilities, with a specialization in plumbing. Theideal candidate will be a dependable, self-motivated individual whotakes pride in their work and values teamwork in a mission-drivenenvironment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform building piping work, including industrial and domesticwater, sewer and other drain lines, air, gas, vacuum, and steamlines
• Install, maintain, and repair fixtures such as faucets,toilets, steam traps, drains, water fountains, water heaters, andsimilar devices
• Maintain, repair, and install building plumbing systems,components, fixtures, and equipment according to establishedmaintenance schedules; clean obstructions from waste and sewagelines
• Perform skilled and semi-skilled carpentry, remodels, & newconstruction
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment &buildings
• Complete all required paperwork in a timely manner
• Perform routine maintenance tasks including plumbing,electrical, HVAC, carpentry and painting
• Perform snow removal related activities when necessary
• Assist with event setup and campus preparation
• Conduct inspections to identify and resolve issuesproactively
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in accordance withsafety regulations
• Repair and/or replace concrete, plaster walls, paint walls,ceilings, fixtures, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of theUniversity'sMission

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions
• Occasional heavy lifting up to 100 lbs. is required
• Ability to stand on your feet for long periods of time, bend,stoop, and kneel
• Ability to climb a 12' ladder, work on scaffolding &operate an aerial lift
• Excellent communication skills - verbal, written, andinterpersonal

Qualifications:

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
• Licensed journeyman preferred or 5 years or more experience injourneyman-level plumbing
• Willingness to get backflow licensing next time training is inthe area
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Respond to calls for emergency services including snow removalon nights and weekends
• Ability to pass a background check

Compensation will be determined based on factors including marketconditions, organizational considerations, and the experience andqualifications of the selected candidate.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. For moreinformation regarding the Jeanne Clery Act, please go to https://www.dbq.edu/SafetySecurity/JeanneCleryAct/