Plumber

Butler County Community College; El Dorado, Northern (KS, KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

LTD insurance

KPERS retirement

Generous paid time off

Butler tuition exemption

Suppplemental insurance coverages

Job summary

Butler Community College seeks a Journeyman Plumber Technician to perform journey-level work installing, maintaining, inspecting, modifying, remodeling and repairing plumbing systems for water, gas, oil, sewage, and fire sprinkler systems across campus. The role collaborates with Facilities Management and other departments as needed.

Open to candidates with at least two years of experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work overtime or weekends in emergencies.

Qualifications

• Must show pride in craftsmanship.
• Ability to do trade related mathematics.
• Must be able to accurately follow verbal and written instructions.
• Make diagnostic decisions based on education, experience and instrument readiness.
• Ability to climb, stoop, bend and work in awkward positions.
• Cannot be afraid of heights.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Can work indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to use computer word processing, spreadsheets, and email.
• Willing to work overtime and weekends in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Journey-level work in installation, maintenance, inspection, modification, remodel and repair of plumbing equipment and fixtures for water, gas, oil, sewage, fire sprinkler/prevention.
• Perform related work as required and assist other departments in Facilities Management when requested by supervisor.
• Maintain a professional attitude towards all employees, staff and stakeholders.

Skills

Craftsmanship

Mathematics

Reading & Instructions

Diagnostics

Physical Agility

Height tolerance

Lifting 50 lbs

Work environments

Computer skills

Overtime availability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Knowledge of skilled trades

City Plumbing license preferred

Job description

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Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

The Journeyman Plumber Technician performs journey‑level work in the installation, maintenance, inspection, modification, remodel and repair of mechanical plumbing equipment and fixtures for water, gas, oil, sewage, fire sprinkler/prevention, and perform related work as required. Assists other departments in Facilities Management when requested by supervisor. Maintains a professional attitude towards all employees, staff and stakeholders.

Butler Community College offers a very generous benefits package. The benefits applicable to this position include:

• Generous employer contribution toward health/dental insurance
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid LTD insurance
• KPERS retirement
• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, professional and holidays – including time off during spring break and winter break)
• Butler tuition exemption (self and immediate family)
• Supplemental insurance coverages (employee paid)

Campus Locations

Nature of Position

Nature of Position Full Time

If Part Time, list Working Hours

Hourly rate of pay

Hourly rate of pay Commensurate with applicable experience.

Open Date

Open Date 08/18/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions Summary

Qualifications

The applicant may be requested to authorize the College to procure a consumer report(s) for employment purposes.

We regret that the College is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time‑limited Visa status.

Qualifications

Required knowledge and skills

• A. Must show pride in craftsmanship.
• B. Ability to do trade related mathematics.
• C. Must be able to accurately follow verbal and written instructions.
• D. Make diagnostic decisions based on education, experience and instrument readiness.
• E. Ability to climb, stoop, bend and work in awkward positions.
• F. Cannot be afraid of heights.
• G. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• H. Can work indoors and outdoors.
• I. Ability to use computer word processing, spreadsheets, and email.
• J. Willing to work overtime and weekends in emergencies.

Required experience

• A. Be working licensed journeyman with a minimum of 2 years’ experience.
• B. Documented job related training.
• C. Must possess a valid driver’s license

Required educational background

• A. High School diploma or its equivalent.
• B. Must possess knowledge and experience in various skilled trades.
• C. City Plumbing license preferred.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you possess a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
  • 0-1
  • 1-3
  • 3-5
  • 5-7
  • 7+
• * Do you possess a City Plumbing license?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Can you lift a minimum of 50 lbs.?
  • Yes
  • No
• Are you currently receiving benefits from KPERS (Kansas Public Employees Retirement System)?
  • No
  • Yes