Plumber

Indiana University Bloomington; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 56,515 - 69,074; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Generous paid time off

Tuition subsidy for employees

Retirement plan with IU contributions

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington is hiring a Plumbing Technician to maintain and repair plumbing systems on campus. The role involves diagnosing issues, performing inspections, and ensuring compliance with building codes.

The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma, have 5 years of plumbing experience, and a valid driver's license. Benefits include comprehensive medical insurance, generous paid time off, and a tuition subsidy for employees.

Qualifications

• 5 years of verifiable journey-level plumbing experience or certified in a relevant trade.
• Valid driver's license and able to be insured by Indiana University.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair plumbing and steam systems.
• Maintain plumbing fixtures and diagnose leaks.
• Assemble pipe sections and fittings using various tools.
• Perform general building maintenance as needed.
• Provide emergency response as required.

Skills

Safety and efficiency

Proficiency in English

High professionalism

Time management

Commitment to quality

Flexibility in dynamic environments

Knowledge in plumbing methods

Organizational skills

Customer relationship building

Problem resolution

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Capital Planning and Facilities (CPF) works to ensure that Indiana University campuses are beautiful, functional, and sustainable while supporting excellence in teaching, learning, research, and community engagement across the entire university. A unit within CPF, Facility Operations, maintains the physical campus to support research, teaching, and learning at Indiana University Bloomington. As a unit of CPF, Facility Operations provides wide-ranging services all with the goal of creating a beautiful, well‑functioning campus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs various plumbing and steam systems utilizing tools such as a sewer camera and heavy‑duty sewer/drain machine. Performs servicing, testing, inspections, and repairs on equipment including water softeners, steam vaults, steam valves, street mains, medical gas systems, hot and cold loops, boilers, and chillers.
• Repairs and maintains plumbing, replacing water filters and defective valves and washers, replacing or mending broken pipes, and opening clogged drains. Assembles pipe sections, tubing and fittings using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, soldering, brazing and welding equipment. Cuts openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings, using hand and power tools. Fills pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observes pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
• Hangs steel supports from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place. Installs pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, pumps, appliances such as dishwashers, garbage disposals, and water heaters, and fixtures such as sinks and toilets using hand and power tools. Measures, cuts, threads, and bends pipe to required angle using hand and power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe‑threading machines, and pipe‑bending machines.
• May perform water treatments; treats closed‑loop water systems, cooling towers, chilled water and heating systems by collecting and testing water samples; adds appropriate chemicals to maintain correct levels and balances.
• Performs other general building maintenance as needed. Drives university vehicle as needed. Performs limited abatement work on an as‑needed basis. Participates in the training of apprentices and/or other workers as needed.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned, including general building maintenance duties. Works any shift as needed. Provides 24‑hour a day emergency response as needed. Assists with snow removal activities as necessary.

Essential Functions

This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position as well as the ability to move about the workplace for long durations. It requires effective communication, the ability to operate machinery, tools, and controls. The role requires the ability to ascend/descend ladders, stairs, and to position one’s self in low level positions, detect a variety of chemicals and/or gases. It requires the ability to ascend to rooftops and move in tight spaces to perform and complete inspections. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED).

Work Experience

• 5 years of verifiable journey‑level experience; OR certified in a relevant Department of Labor apprenticed trade.

Licenses and Certificates

• Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire.

Required Skills

• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Proficient in English with written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents.
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.
• Ability to quickly troubleshoot and resolve problems.
• Ability to proactively approach responsibilities.
• Friendly and service‑oriented.
• Knowledge of and ability to use materials, methods/principles, and tools specific to the plumber trade.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and/or schematics.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes, regulations, or ordinances.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds.

Salary

$30.19 per hour ($62,795.20 annually).

Location

Bloomington, Indiana.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance.
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU.
• Voluntary supplemental life, long‑term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting.
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options.
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses.
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year.
• Generous paid time off plans.
• Paid leave for new parents and IU‑sponsored volunteer events.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

Legal and Equal Opportunity Statement

Indiana University is an equal‑opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non‑Discrimination for contact information.