Plumbing Technician

Metropolitan-Community-College; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Plumbing Technician at Metropolitan Community College maintains critical water, gas, and waste systems across MCC campuses. This hands-on position ensures safe, compliant operation of domestic water, sanitary sewer, and related infrastructure to support learning environments.

Travel between MCC campuses is routine, and candidates must have a Journeyman Plumber license (or ability to obtain within 6 months), plus a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Experience with commercial or institutional plumbing maintenance.
• Valid Journeyman Plumber license or up to 6 months to obtain one.
• Ability to read and interpret plumbing drawings and codes.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and resolves leaks, clogs, and faults in plumbing fixtures and piping.
• Inspects backflow preventers, sump pumps, and mixing valves regularly.
• Installs and retrofits water-efficient fixtures and piping.
• Responds to critical failures to protect safety and property.
• Maintains inventory of plumbing parts and equipment.

Skills

Leak diagnosis

Backflow prevention knowledge

Soldering and brazing

Reading drawings

Effective communication

Multi-site coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyman Plumber License

Associate’s Degree in Plumbing Technology

Tools

CMMS software

Cameras

Hydro-jetters

Electronic leak detectors

Job description

The Plumbing Technician is responsible for the skilled installation, maintenance, and repair of water, gas, and waste systems across all Metropolitan Community College (MCC) campus locations. The primary purpose of this role is to ensure the continuous operation of critical facility infrastructure, including domestic water and sanitary sewer systems. By maintaining safe and sanitary conditions, the technician directly supports MCC’s goal of providing an environment conducive to learning and operational excellence.

Disclaimer: This position provides district-wide support and is not assigned exclusively to a single campus. The incumbent is expected to travel routiney among all Metropolitan Community College campuses and facilities as needed. Travel between campuses is a regular and essential function of this position.

• Diagnoses and resolves leaks, clogs, and mechanical failures in plumbing fixtures, piping, and water heaters.
• Executes regular inspections and testing of backflow preventers, sump pumps, and mixing valves.
• Maintains and flushes eyewash stations, emergency showers, and drinking fountains.
• Installs and retrofits water-efficient fixtures and piping systems.
• Responds to critical infrastructure failures, such as burst pipes or gas leaks, to mitigate property damage and ensure student/staff safety.
• Maintains an organized inventory of specialty plumbing parts and ensures all specialized equipment is in safe, working order.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of professional experience in commercial or institutional plumbing maintenance.
• Possession of a valid Journeyman Plumber License (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree in Plumbing Technology, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Specialized Certification: Backflow Prevention Tester Certification and/or Master Plumber License.
• Previous experience working in a K-12 or higher education setting with complex multi-building systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of local and national plumbing codes and applicable health department regulations.
• Knowledge of water pressure, flow rates, and the operation of pumps, valves, and water heating systems.
• Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, confined space entry requirements, and the proper handling of hazardous waste and sewage.
• Skills in soldering, brazing, threading, and joining a variety of pipe materials, including copper, PVC, PEX, cast iron, and black iron.
• Skill in using cameras, hydro-jetters, and electronic leak detectors to diagnose subsurface and behind-wall plumbing issues.
• Skill in interpreting architectural drawings, isometric plumbing diagrams, and civil site plans.
• Skill in utilizing computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) software to track labor, materials, and asset history.
• Skill in reading, analyzing, evaluating, interpreting, and summarizing materials and statistical data.
• Skill in using effective communication and interpersonal techniques when interacting with coworkers, supervisors, students, the public, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple work orders across the District with a high degree of accountability and minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements:

Positions in this class typically require: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, keyboarding, grasping, hearing, kneeling, pulling, pushing, stooping, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, talking, visual acuity, and walking. The work is very heavy work which requires exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be exposed to hazardous physical conditions, such as, mechanical parts, electrical currents, and vibrations; atmospheric conditions, such as fumes, odors, gases, and poor ventilation; hazardous materials, such as chemicals, blood, and other bodily fluids; extreme temperatures; inadequate lighting; work space-related movement restrictions; intense noise; other environmental conditions, such as, challenging behaviors, imminent danger, and threatening environment.

EEO Statement:

Metropolitan Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any person based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, birth, ancestry, national origin, or disability. EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled

Accommodations:

MCC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, MCC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations in all aspects of employment, including the application process. To request an accommodation and/or a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures, please contact the Office of Human Resources.