Senior Plumber & Pipefitter: Complex Systems Expert

University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan is hiring a Journeyman Plumber to install, inspect and repair piping, fixtures and equipment across water, steam, heating and chilled water systems. You’ll read blueprints, join pipes, test for leaks, and maintain boilers and HVAC components in a large hospital complex.

Must hold a Michigan Journeyman Plumber license with backflow certification; skilled in tools, safety, and customer service in a dynamic campus environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current Journey Plumber's license (maintained for the duration of employment) and backflow certification.
• Knowledge of domestic water, steam, heating, chilled water distribution systems and fixtures.
• Experience installing and repairing water distribution systems and fixtures.
• Skill in operating plumbing and pipefitting tools and machinery.
• Ability to read blueprints and specifications.
• Ability to work in various challenging environments and travel within large facilities.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect and repair water mains, service lines, sewer lines, air and gas lines, valves, gauges, pumps and fixtures.
• Install and maintain boilers, refrigeration and air-conditioning systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams and job specifications.
• Join piping by threaded, caulked, soldered, brazed or welded joints.
• Test piping systems for leaks and secure pipes to structures.
• Unplug clogged drains and maintain sanitary systems.
• Prepare records and service reports of materials and time expended.

Skills

Journeyman Plumber

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Customer service

Drive department vehicle

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Pipe threading machine

Pipefitting tools

Job description

The University of Michigan is hiring a Journeyman Plumber to install, inspect and repair piping, fixtures and equipment across water, steam, heating and chilled water systems. You’ll read blueprints, join pipes, test for leaks, and maintain boilers and HVAC components in a large hospital complex.

Must hold a Michigan Journeyman Plumber license with backflow certification; skilled in tools, safety, and customer service in a dynamic campus environment.