Traveling Plumbing Technician - District-wide Maintenance

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 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.