JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER (3 POSITIONS)

Central Michigan University; Mount Pleasant, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,010,000 - 108,248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment bonus

Moving expense reimbursement

Job summary

Central Michigan University is seeking a Journeyman Plumber to perform skilled plumbing work in installation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of plumbing systems in accordance with codes and safety standards. The position handles blueprints, materials selection, and coordination with contractors to ensure high-quality workmanship and campus service excellence.

Three positions are available in Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Michigan Journeyman Plumbing License.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to become approved driver.
• Ability to obtain ASSE Backflow Certification within 12 months.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and sketches.
• Ability to use technology to access email and internet.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to be on-call and work overtime, nights, weekends, holidays.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds, climb a ladder, and work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, replaces, maintains, and installs fixtures and related components.
• Water supply and distribution lines.
• Sanitary drainage and waste systems.
• Indirect/special waste systems.
• Traps, interceptors, and separators.
• Storm drainage systems.
• Special piping and storage systems.
• Potable/non-potable water systems.
• Subsurface gray water.
• Maintain swimming pools and hydrotherapy systems.
• Plan work and obtain materials.
• Operate tools and equipment.
• Conduct preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and implement solutions.
• Miss dig utility location services.
• Work with other trades.
• Keep records and request supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

On-call ability

Physical strength

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU’s mission, vision, and leadership standards.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
If there is another applicable document you wish to include that is not required, please utilize the Other Document (1) upload field.
3 positions available in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.

Position Information

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number S-3849

Position Number

Position Number 42570, 42470, 69920

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External

Position Title

Position Title JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER (3 POSITIONS)

Position Summary

Performs skilled plumbing work in the installation, maintenance, inspection, and repair, of plumbing systems and related fixtures in accordance with applicable codes, safety standards, and industry best practices. This work involves diagnosing issues, interpreting blueprints, selecting appropriate materials, and ensuring proper functioning of water supply and waste disposal. This position may also coordinate with contractors or other trades and is responsible for ensuring high-quality workmanship, customer service, and compliance with local and state plumbing regulations.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED .
Possession of a State of Michigan Journeyman Plumbing License.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Ability to become an approved driver under the university’s vehicle policy.
Ability to obtain ASSE Backflow Prevention Certification within 12 months of hire.
Ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment.
Ability to provide a high level of service excellence to campus customers.
Ability to work from blueprints, drawings, and sketches.
Ability to effectively use technology to access e-mail and the internet.
Demonstrated ability to follow and/or interpret oral or written directions.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills.
Ability to be on-call.
Ability to lift 75 pounds.
Ability to safely use a ladder.
Ability to work in confined spaces.
Ability to safely use power equipment and hand tools.
Ability to work outdoors in all seasons.
Ability to work an 8-hour shift, overtime, weekends, nights, and holidays.

Duties & Responsibilities

Repairs, replaces, maintains, and installs the following:

• - Fixtures, faucets, and fixture fittings
• - Water supply and distribution lines
• - Sanitary drainage
• - Indirect/special waste
• - Traps, interceptors, and separators
• - Storm drainage systems
• - Special piping and storage systems
• - Potable/non-potable water systems
• - Subsurface gray water

Maintains and repairs swimming, rehabilitation, and hydrotherapy pool systems.

Plans work and obtains necessary materials, equipment, and supplies.

Operates all required tools and equipment including but not limited to power equipment and hand tools.

Conducts preventive maintenance.

Troubleshoots, develops, and implements solutions.

Conducts miss dig utility location services.

Works effectively with other skill trades.

Keeps necessary records as required.
Requests supplies and equipment as necessary.

Performs other duties related to the job classification as assigned.

Supervision Exercised

None.

Message to Applicants

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU’s mission, vision, and leadership standards.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
If there is another applicable document you wish to include that is not required, please utilize the Other Document (1) upload field.
3 positions available in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.

Employee Group

Employee Group Service Maintenance

Staff Pay Level 10

Pay Range

Pay Range $32.85 per hour (non-negotiable) / + recruitment bonus (and moving expense reimbursement, if applicable)

Division

Division Finance and Administrative Services

Department

Department PLUMBING SHOP

Position Status

Position Status Regular

Employment Status

Employment Status Full-Time

FTE

FTE 1.0

Position Type

Position Type 12 month

Weekly Work Schedule

Weekly Work Schedule Mon - Fri, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. / some nights and weekends as needed

Location

Location Mount Pleasant, MI

About the Department

About CMU

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.
We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.
CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.
Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.
CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.
Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.
CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.

Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.
We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.

Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.

CMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and institution. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight.

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you first learn of this job opportunity? Please list the specific advertising source or indicate if it was word of mouth.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you currently an internal employee of CMU according to the university's definition?
  • Yes
  • No
• If yes, to which employee group do you belong? (If not applicable, select "Not Applicable").
  • Not Applicable
  • Administrative Office Assistant
  • Dispatcher
  • Lieutenant
  • Medical Faculty
  • P&A, SO or Faculty
  • Police
  • Public Broadcasting
  • Sergeant
  • Service Maintenance
  • Supervisory/Technical
• * Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you possess a State of Michigan Journeyman Plumbing License?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a valid Driver's License?
  • Yes
  • No

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Other Document (1)

CMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and institution. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight.