Plumber II - Enterprise Physical Operations

CP00001 Washington University in St Louis

United States

Presencial

USD 37.000 - 61.000

Jornada completa

Hace 5 días

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Descripción de la vacante

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a skilled plumber to support the medical school campus with installation, maintenance, and repair of complex plumbing systems including gas, vacuum, water, steam, and condensate.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 3 years of plumbing experience, and a valid MO/IL driver’s license. Knowledge of codes, blueprints, and safety procedures is essential for reliable facility operations.

Formación

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Work Experience: 3 years plumbing experience
Driver's License required (MO/IL)
Trade school diploma in plumbing preferred

Responsabilidades

Install, maintain, and repair complex plumbing and piping systems across campus.
Plan short-range projects, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with customers and contractors.
Read blueprints, estimate labor/materials, and minimize service interruptions.
Ensure compliance with plumbing codes and safe operation of systems.
Maintain communication with facilities supervisors and staff.
Perform a variety of plumbing tasks and assist in long-range projects.

Conocimientos

Blueprint Reading

Depth Perception

Diagnosing Problems

Hand Tools

Maintenance Work

Plumbing Codes

Plumbing Systems

Power Tools

Teamwork

Educación

Associate degree - Plumbing

Herramientas

None

Descripción del empleo

Location SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110 Scheduled Hours 40

Position Summary

The Enterprise Physical Operations, Infrastructure, Capital Programs & Real Estate (EPO) department at WashU provides integrated operational, infrastructure, planning, and facility services that support the university’s mission of excellence in education, research, patient care, and community engagement. Guided by our PRIDE+ Core Values of Professionalism & Planning, Respect & Responsibility, Integrity & Integration, Dedication & Delivery, Excellence & Enterprise Alignment, and Accountability & Stewardship, EPO fosters a culture centered on collaboration, strategic partnership, innovation, accountability, and service excellence across the university enterprise. EPO manages and supports 28 million gross square feet across 235+ buildings and associated infrastructure systems, encompassing academic, research, clinical, residential, administrative, and support facilities across the university’s campuses and operations. Our teams provide strategic leadership and operational expertise in facility management, infrastructure services, capital project delivery, real estate operations, planning, sustainability, engineering, maintenance, environmental services, public safety support, and enterprise operational services. EPO creates and maintains safe, innovative, efficient, mission-driven environments that support our students, faculty, staff, patients, researchers, and community partners.

For additional information and to hear directly from members of our team, please visit: https://facilities.med.wustl.edu/Careers.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Performs skilled installation, maintenance, and repairs of complex plumbing and piping systems across the medical school campus, including natural gas, lab vacuum, compressed air, R.O./D.I. water, steam, and condensate systems.
Independently plans and completes short‑range projects, troubleshoots system issues, and performs tasks such as cabling drains, clearing lines, and installing or sweating piping.
Interprets plumbing codes and blueprints, estimates labor and material needs, coordinates work with customers and contractors, and manages service interruptions to minimize operational impact.
Effective communication and follow‑through are essential to ensure systems are restored to proper conditions and facility stakeholders remain informed.
Works with, maintains, and installs various plumbing systems across the medical school campus, including cabling drains and sewers, clearing clogged lines, installing and sweating pipe, and troubleshooting systems.
Works with, installs, and maintains the piping on natural gas systems, lab vacuum systems, compressed lab air systems, R.O. and D.I. systems, as well as steam and condensate systems.
Plans and completes the repairs/installations of plumbing and pipe fitting systems for short-range projects.
Maintains knowledge and understanding of and follows all necessary plumbing codes.
Effectively reads blueprints and has knowledge of plumbing piping materials, including metal and plastic pipe materials.
Prioritizes work and makes an initial assessment of conditions and service needs.
Estimates labor time, requisitions, and materials needed, and requests assistance from other maintenance staff for long-range projects.
Monitors outside service schedules and equipment installation by outside contractors.
Monitors service schedules/coordinates any interruptions in service (utility outages). Interfaces with customers to schedule/coordinate any interruptions in service (utility outages).
Follows through on work in progress to verify proper facility conditions are restored.
Performs a variety of tasks involving plumbing and pipe fitting.
Keeps Building Services supervisors aware of facility conditions, problems, and needs.
Maintains effective communication with other Facility Maintenance Coordinators and maintenance staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions Works inside and outside, in dusty and dirty places such as pits and equipment spaces where temperatures may exceed 100 degrees, and equipment may be oily and greasy. Employee may be required to work in the vicinity of labs containing biohazardous radioactive substances. Exposed to wet and cold conditions, as well as noise and vibration from operating equipment. Must be able to work in morgues, gross anatomy, and pathology laboratories.

Stockroom or Warehouse Requires extensive safety training
Alternative work schedules
Exposure to chemicals
High noise environment
On-Call (Beeper) Requires protective devices
Dust, dirt, grease, or other disagreeable elements
Patient care setting
Exposure to moving machinery
Exposure to animals
Physical Effort Typically standing or walking
Typically bending, crouching, stooping
Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement
Using tools requiring high dexterity
Occasional lifting (25 lbs. or less)
Occasional lifting (25 – 50 lbs)
Frequent lifting (25 lbs. or more)
Must be able to lift and carry tools and materials weighing in excess of 50 pounds and be able to raise and carry, with assistance, heavier items
Equipment Simple hand tools
Tools associate with the trade and work duties

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work Experience: General Maintenance Or Skilled Trade Function (3 Years)
Skills: Not Applicable
Driver's License: A Class E (MO) or Class D (IL) license and a good driving record are required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications: Trade school diploma in plumbing or combination of education and/or experience. Three years of experience in plumbing.
Preferred Qualifications Education: Associate degree - Plumbing
Preferred Qualifications Certifications/Professional Licenses: American Backflow Assembly Tester - American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA)
Preferred Qualifications Work Experience: Hospital Or Large Corporate/Industrial Complex (5 Years)
Preferred Qualifications Skills: Blueprint Reading, Climbing Structures, Color Vision, Communication, Continuing Learning, Depth Perception, Diagnosing Problems, Drain Cleaning, Guest Service, Handheld Power Tools, Handling Guest Complaints, Internal Development, Maintenance Work, Organizational Commitment, Plumbing Codes, Plumbing Maintenance, Plumbing Systems, Power Tools, Preventive Maintenance, Problem Solving, Professional Integrity, Strive for Excellence, Teamwork, Timeline Management, Visual Acuity Grade G11-H

Salary Range

$27.21 - $43.56 / Hourly

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.

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