Maintenance Plumber II

Missouri State University; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri State University is seeking a Maintenance Plumber II on the Springfield Campus. The role involves installing, repairing, and maintaining plumbing systems, including steam, water, gas, and fire protection, with emphasis on safety and quality workmanship.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of four years' plumbing experience, a Journeyman status, and the ability to read blueprints and diagrams. A valid driver’s license and willingness to overtime are required.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; plumbing trade school or apprenticeship preferred.
• Experience: At least four years in plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair; journeyman status required.
• Skills: Interpret wiring diagrams, blueprints; general mechanical ability; computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Performs journeyman-level installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing, heating, water, gas, sewer, steam, and fire protection systems.
• Cuts, joins, and modifies pipes using hand or power tools; ensures quality workmanship.
• Provides access to route pipes through walls, floors, and structures for repairs or new installations.
• Protects university property and maintains a clean, safe work site; coordinates repairs as needed.
• Maintains safety by following environmental and safety regulations and wearing protective gear.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint comprehension

Computer literacy

Reading wiring diagrams

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Plumbing trade apprenticeship preferred

Tools

Sewer auger

Torch

Pipe locator

Welding equipment

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

First date of consideration will be August 5, 2026. Review of applications will continue until filled.First Shift
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Maintenance Plumber II

Work Location

Work Location Springfield Campus

Out-of-State Employment

Out-of-state employment is limited to Arkansas, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., and subject to supervisor approval.

Department

Department Facilities Maintenance

HR Home Department

HR Home Department 060118 FAC MGMT-MAINTENANCE

Pay Grade

Pay Grade 26

Proposed Salary

Proposed Salary $24.00/hourly

Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants.

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Full Time Regular

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

General Function

The Maintenance Plumber II performs skilled work installing, repairing, and maintaining plumbing systems, including domestic water, heating water, sanitary and storm sewers, gas lines (both threaded and fusion welded), steam and condensate pipes, and fire protection systems. Duties include using specialized tools (e.g., sewer auger, vacuum plunger, torch, welding, sewer camera, pipe locator), conducting preventive maintenance and ensuring compliance with environmental and safety regulations. The position also monitors systems and reports issues to appropriate personnel.

Description of Primary Duties

• Performs journeyman-level installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing, heating, water, gas, sewer, steam, and fire protection systems including accessing work sites to determine the materials, equipment, tools, and method to be used, locating underground piping, planning layouts, updating and following blueprints, and assembling or modifying systems using standard plumbing tools.
• Completes projects with quality workmanship using hand or power tools to install, modify, or repair high‑pressure steam, water, and gas lines, valves, traps, drains, plumbing fixtures, and related equipment, by cutting and joining pipes (both threaded and fusion welded), using specialized tools and chemicals, and recommending additional departmental staff or contractors as needed to meet deadlines.
• Provides means of access to route pipe(s) through walls, floors, and other structures as may be required by dismantling or cutting through structural and other physical barriers in order to gain access for repairs or for new installations.
• Protects University property during work by covering and removing items, using floor coverings, and erecting scaffolding, then restores the work site to its original condition by removing protective materials, returning furnishings and equipment, and coordinating the necessary repairs to affected surfaces.
• Promotes a positive customer service environment by focusing on customer needs, encouraging exemplary service and high integrity, and supports repair cost tracking by recording time and materials in the work order system and providing status updates to the designated supervisor.
• Performs preventive maintenance on plumbing tools and equipment by inspecting for proper function, cleaning, oiling, and servicing per the operator’s manual, and returning damaged items for repair or replacement.
• Reduces liability by following all applicable policies, laws, and regulations related to environmental protection, safety, hazardous waste disposal, and the use of chemicals in plumbing work.
• Promotes a safe work environment by using tools properly, wearing required protective gear following safety protocols, and reporting unsafe conditions to supervisors.
• Maintains trade competency by engaging in self-directed learning, attending required training, and participating in professional development activities.
• Contributes to the overall success of the University by performing other essential duties and responsibilities, such as general building maintenance tasks, as assigned.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Education: A high school diploma or the equivalent is required. Completion of a plumbing vocational/technical school or a recognized apprenticeship program in the plumbing trade is preferred.

Experience: At least four years of progressively responsible experience in plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair work, including at least two years at the journeyman level is required. Completion of a recognized apprenticeship program may substitute for part of the experience. Experience with specialized systems (e.g., steam, gas fusion welding, fire protection systems is preferred. Documented journeyman status is required. A working knowledge of building and plumbing codes is required.

Skills: Requires general mechanical ability which includes skills in the use of electrical test equipment, small hand, and power tools, mechanical equipment, and materials applicable to the plumbing trade. The ability to interpret wiring diagrams, blueprints, and schematics is required. The ability to locate underground piping and document piping location on blueprints is required. Computer literacy is required.

Effort: Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis and occasionally 100 pounds with use of a mechanical lift device or using a two-person lift,. Requires prolonged standing and frequent bending, stooping, and reaching. Must have physical mobility sufficient to operate manual and power tools and plumbing equipment. Must be able to access all areas of campus, including stairs, and perform plumbing tasks. Work occurs indoors and outdoors, sometimes in dusty, noisy, or hazardous conditions. This position is designated as essential and requires reporting to work during University closures due to severe weather, unless otherwise directed by the supervisor.

License: A valid driver’s license is required. A Journeyman plumber’s license is preferred. A valid backflow preventer license is preferred.

Other: Scope of the position requires exposure to and use of chemicals, solvents, and cleaners common to plumbing work that may be hazardous and/or cause injury if specific instructions regarding their mixture, use, and disposal/storage are not properly followed. Position is subject to respond to after‑hours emergencies and mandatory overtime.

Additional Qualifications

Link to Job Description

Link to Job Description http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/8771.htm

Open Date

Open Date 07/22/2026

Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)

Special Instructions to Applicants

First date of consideration will be August 5, 2026. Review of applications will continue until filled.First Shift
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday

Equal Opportunity Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non‑discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, [e-mail] , 417-836-4252.

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

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