Senior Lead Plumber – Campus Facilities

University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Retirement program

Medical & dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The University of Kansas is seeking a Plumber Senior to perform skilled plumbing work in construction and maintenance, potentially leading less experienced staff. Responsibilities include layout, installation, repair, and systems testing in compliance with KU standards and local codes.

The role requires significant on-site work, a valid driver’s license, and backflow certification or the ability to obtain one within six months. KU offers strong benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Three years of journey-level plumbing experience; Associate degree or vocational cert may substitute for one year.
• Must be backflow certified or obtain certification within 6 months.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• 60%: Repairs and maintains plumbing; lays out, fabricates, installs piping and fixtures per blueprints and codes.
• 25%: Installs/maintains gas heating equipment, water features, and related fixtures; tests systems for leaks.

Skills

Plumbing

Lead worker

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The University of Kansas is seeking a Plumber Senior to perform skilled plumbing work in construction and maintenance, potentially leading less experienced staff. Responsibilities include layout, installation, repair, and systems testing in compliance with KU standards and local codes.

The role requires significant on-site work, a valid driver’s license, and backflow certification or the ability to obtain one within six months. KU offers strong benefits and growth opportunities.