Plumber/Pipefitter

CP15 Keene State College; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Keene State College seeks a licensed Plumber/Pipefitter to join the Facilities team. You will install, maintain and repair steam, hot water, heating, plumbing, and drainage systems across campus buildings and grounds.

This hands-on role requires NH journeyman licensing, strong customer service, and teamwork. The position includes on-call rotation and the ability to work both as part of a team and independently on projects with limited supervision.

Qualifications

• Technical or vocational school graduation or equivalent apprenticeship.
• New Hampshire State Plumber’s journeyman license is required.
• Knowledge of plumbing codes and ordinances.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently on projects with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, maintenance and repair of steam, hot water, heating, plumbing, and drainage systems on campus.
• Report for on-call emergency rotation; may supervise student workers.
• Repair openings in walls/floors for pipe fittings; install valves and pipes.
• Clear, thaw, drain and unplug blocked plumbing systems; service equipment.
• Use brazing, cutting, threading, bending and other plumbing techniques with proper tools.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Communication

Independent work

Safety awareness

Driving

Education

Technical or vocational school graduation or apprenticeship

New Hampshire State Plumber’s journeyman license

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and licensed Plumber/Pipefitter to join our Facilities team. In this role, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of steam, hot water, heating, plumbing, and drainage systems across campus buildings and grounds. This is a hands-on, trade-skilled position that plays a vital role in keeping our campus infrastructure safe, functional, and efficient.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform work requiring skills in the trade for the installation, maintenance and repair of steam, hot water, heating, plumbing, and drainage systems in buildings and grounds on campus.
• Report under on-call emergency call-back rotation with other trades maintenance personnel as required; may supervise student workers, other related duties as assigned.
• Correct openings in walls and floors in order to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings; repair, install and replace plumbing fixtures; assemble and install valves, pipefitting, and pipes.
• Use appropriate equipment to clear, thaw, drain and unplug stopped or blocked plumbing system.
• Maintain and service equipment used in performance of duties; ability to perform brazing, cutting, threading, bending and other normal plumbing and pipefitting techniques using appropriate tools and methods.

Requirements:

• Minimum Education & Experience: Technical or vocational school graduation or equivalent apprenticeship
• New Hampshire State Plumber’s journeyman license
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
• Knowledge of applicable plumbing codes and ordinances
• Knowledge of methods, tools, and hazards of the trade; valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Ability in teamwork
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the general public and be able to work effectively both as a team member and independently on projects with limited supervision.
• Position involves heavy lifting, working in a variety of workplace conditions and ability to wear and use appropriate personal protective equipment as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of KSC campus or other college/university settings, additional experience beyond minimum.

Post offer, pre-employment physical exam also required.

More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Location: Keene

Keene State College is located in the scenic Monadnock region of Southwest New Hampshire and is an affiliate of the University System of New Hampshire. Located approximately 2 hours from Boston or Hartford CT, and 4 hours from New York City, the region contains many opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreation, cultural events, and a strong sense of community. To learn more about Keene State College, the University System of New Hampshire, and the Keene community, please visit: https://www.keene.edu, https://www.usnh.edu/ or https://www.ci.keene.nh.us.

EEO Statement The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

The University System of New Hampshire is the largest provider of postsecondary education in the Granite State. With approximately 30,000 enrolled students annually and more than 90,000 alumni living in state, the institutions of the University System - the University of New Hampshire - Durham, the University of New Hampshire School of Law, the University of New Hampshire at Manchester, Plymouth State University, and Keene State College - have a direct impact on hundreds of thousands of New Hampshire citizens every year.

Compensation Pay Range: $20.98 - $34.68 The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations.