Plumber

University of Iowa

Iowa City (IA)

On-site

USD 50,842 - 66,377

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading educational institution in Iowa City is seeking a full-time Plumber to install and repair plumbing fixtures, maintain water distribution systems, and respond to emergency calls. Ideal candidates will have four years of plumbing experience. This role requires reading blueprints and technical support to mechanics and student workers. The position offers a competitive salary with additional benefits. Interested applicants should contact the hiring department for application instructions.

Qualifications

Four years of experience in plumbing, which may include an apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

Installs and repairs various plumbing fixtures including sinks and toilets.
Tests and maintains water distribution and control equipment.
Draws layouts and interprets blueprints.
Maintains records on equipment and inventory.
Responds to emergency repair calls.

Skills

Experience with plumbing systems

Emergency repair skills

Blueprint interpretation

Technical support provision

Job description

University of Iowa Health Care department of Engineering Services, Plumbing Shop, is seeking a Plumber. This position will be full-time with a primary schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday including weekends and holidays as scheduled for on-call.

Characteristic Duties And Responsibilities

Installs and repairs sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters and softeners, garbage disposals, sprinkler systems, traps, valves, pumps, meters, coils, laboratory equipment, drains, including cleaning drains, and other related piping and equipment.
Tests, installs, and maintains water distribution piping and control equipment, fire hydrants, sanitary and storm sewer systems, gas piping, and related distribution systems equipment.
Draws layouts. Reads and interprets blueprints and drawings.
Maintains records on equipment, inventory, and test reports on code compliant devices. Tracks materials and effort expended on each job assignment.
May perform or assist in the performance of the duties of Pipefitter or Insulator.
May provide technical support to Area Mechanics or student workers.
Responds to calls for emergency repair services.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

Four years of experience in the trade, which may include an apprenticeship.

Application Process

In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials). Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self‑disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. Please contact joseph-beebe@uiowa.edu with questions.

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