Plumber Senior

Center for Public Partnerships & Research; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 49,230 - 60,170; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Retirement program

Medical & dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Center for Public Partnerships & Research seeks a Plumber Senior to perform skilled plumbing work on campus facilities, including repairs, installation, and maintenance. The role may lead less experienced staff and requires adherence to building codes and KU standards.

Schedule is Monday–Friday 7:30am–4pm. Benefits include generous paid time off, holidays, retirement, medical and dental insurance, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Three (3) years of journeyman plumber experience required; substitution allowed with an associate degree or vocational certification.
• Backflow certification required or must be obtained within 6 months.
• Valid Driver’s License at time of hire and throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Replaces washers, mends pipes, and maintains piping systems per job specs.
• Plans installation sequences to avoid obstructions and misplacement.
• Assembles, installs, and maintains piping and fixtures for various systems.
• Trains and acts as lead worker to less skilled positions.

Skills

Plumbing

Lead worker

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree or vocational certification

Job description

Position Overview

The Plumber Senior position involves highly skilled plumbing work in both construction and maintenance activities. The Plumber Senior may act as lead worker to less skilled maintenance employees. Considerable judgment is required of the incumbent in completion of work. Work is reviewed on completion for compliance with pre-set specifications, with instructions being general in nature.

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday 7:30am-4pm

Facilities Services within KU Operations

Facilities Services within KU Operations plays a vital role in maintaining an inviting and safe campus environment that supports teaching, learning and research. KU Operations supports KU’s mission of learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor by providing the visible and behind-the-scenes services that make possible the university’s academic and research missions. KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical & dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options, and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational and professional development opportunities. Tuition assistance offers up to 12 credit hours per year for employees and Employee Dependent Tuition Assistance Scholarship (EDTAS) award opportunities.

Job Description

60% – Repairs and maintains plumbing

Replaces washers, mends burst pipes and opens clogged drains. Lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs and maintains piping and piping systems, fixtures and equipment for heating, cooling, hot water, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial systems. Based on knowledge of general piping and specific building system operations, selects type and size of pipes and related materials to meet job specifications as detailed in blueprint, specification sheet, etc. Plans sequence of installation or repair to avoid obstruction and/or other misplacement of piping. Cuts, threads, and bends pipes using a variety of appropriate tools and methods. Assembles and installs a variety of metal and non‑metal piping and pipe fittings for sewer, water, natural gas and compressed air pipes, couplings, traps, and pipe fittings. Joins piping by means of threaded, caulked, wiped, soldered, brazed, fused, and cemented joint. Secures pipes to structure with clamps, brackets and hangers, using hand and power tools. Maintains water softeners. Performs all work in accordance with local building codes and KU standards.

25% – Installs and maintains gas heating equipment

Installs and maintains gas heating equipment, drinking fountains, lavatories, commodes, distilled water stills, etc. Tests piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges. Cleans swimming pools according to established schedules using chemicals prescription detailed from supervisor. Assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings and pipe composed of metals such as iron, steel, brass and lead and non‑metals such as glass, vitrified clay and plastic, using hand and power tools. Tests water for hardness, pH and other concerns in water stills, building boiler systems, and other areas.

10% – Previews, assists in ordering and otherwise obtains plumbing materials and equipment

Completes production control job orders and other paperwork associated with work. Trains, instructs and acts as lead worker to less skilled positions. Cleans and maintains work sites and equipment. Performs other related work as assigned. Assists with snow removal and surface treatment.

5% – Other duties as assigned

Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Lift and carry up to 20 pounds constantly and up to 50 pounds occasionally, with or without accommodation.
• Reach, grasp, lift, carry, and place moderately heavy loads frequently, and heavy loads occasionally with or without accommodation.
• Work under a variety of temperature and weather extremes, both inside and outdoors.
• Report to work during declared periods of inclement weather.
• Respond to after‑hours emergencies as needed.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Must work a rotational on‑call/stand‑by schedule.
• Must have a valid driver's license at the time of hire and throughout the term of employment.
• Must enter work order information digitally.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or completion of G.E.D. equivalency.
• Three (3) years of experience as a journeyman level plumber. Associate degree or vocational school certification may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
• Must be backflow certified or become certified within the 6‑month probationary period.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License at time of hire and maintain that license throughout employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Block licensed Journeyman, Plumbing License and/or Backflow Certification.
• Technical knowledge and skill in standard practices, tools, equipment and materials of plumbing trade as evidenced by application materials.
• Experience working in a college, university or large commercial setting.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety practices of the plumbing trade as evidenced by application materials.

Advertised Salary Range

Starting at $54,700