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Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Part-time Maintenance Plumber II
Work Location
Springfield Campus
Department
Facilities Maintenance
Pay Grade
Unclassified
Proposed Salary
$27/Hourly
Sponsorship Information
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
General Function
The Maintenance Plumber II performs skilled work installing, repairing, and maintaining plumbing systems, including domestic water, heating water, sanitary and storm sewers, gas lines (both threaded and fusion welded), steam and condensate pipes, and fire protection systems. Duties include using specialized tools (e.g., sewer auger, vacuum plunger, torch, welding, sewer camera, pipe locator), conducting preventive maintenance and ensuring compliance with environmental and safety regulations. The position also monitors systems and reports issues to appropriate personnel.
Description of Primary Duties
1. Performs journeyman-level installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing, heating, water, gas, sewer, steam, and fire protection systems including accessing work sites to determine the materials, equipment, tools, and method to be used, locating underground piping, planning layouts, updating and following blueprints, and assembling or modifying systems using standard plumbing tools.
2. Completes projects with quality workmanship using hand or power tools to install, modify, or repair high-pressure steam, water, and gas lines, valves, traps, drains, plumbing fixtures, and related equipment, by cutting and joining pipes (both threaded and fusion welded), using specialized tools and chemicals, and recommending additional departmental staff or contractors as needed to meet deadlines.
3. Provides means of access to route pipe(s) through walls, floors, and other structures as may be required by dismantling or cutting through structural and other physical barriers in order to gain access for repairs or for new installations.
4. Protects University property during work by covering and removing items, using floor coverings, and erecting scaffolding, then restores the work site to its original condition by removing protective materials, returning furnishings and equipment, and coordinating the necessary repairs to affected surfaces.
5. Promotes a positive customer service environment by focusing on customer needs, encouraging exemplary service and high integrity, and supports repair cost tracking by recording time and materials in the work order system and providing status updates to the designated supervisor.
6. Performs preventive maintenance on plumbing tools and equipment by inspecting for proper function, cleaning, oiling, and servicing per the operator's manual, and returning damaged items for repair or replacement.
7. Reduces liability by following all applicable policies, laws, and regulations related to environmental protection, safety, hazardous waste disposal, and the use of chemicals in plumbing work.
8. Promotes a safe work environment by using tools properly, wearing required protective gear following safety protocols, and reporting unsafe conditions to supervisors.
9. Maintains trade competency by engaging in self-directed learning, attending required training, and participating in professional development activities.
10. Contributes to the overall success of the University by performing other essential duties and responsibilities, such as general building maintenance tasks, as assigned.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Education: A high school diploma or the equivalent is required. Completion of a plumbing vocational/technical school or a recognized apprenticeship program in the plumbing trade is preferred.
Experience: At least four years of progressively responsible experience in plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair work, including at least two years at the journeyman level is required. Completion of a recognized apprenticeship program may substitute for part of the experience. Experience with specialized systems (e.g., steam, gas fusion welding, fire protection systems is preferred. Documented journeyman status is required. A working knowledge of building and plumbing codes is required.
Skills: Requires general mechanical ability which includes skills in the use of electrical test equipment, small hand, and power tools, mechanical equipment, and materials applicable to the plumbing trade. The ability to interpret wiring diagrams, blueprints, and schematics is required. The ability to locate underground piping and document piping location on blueprints is required. Computer literacy is required.
Effort: Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis and occasionally 100 pounds with use of a mechanical lift device or using a two-person lift,. Requires prolonged standing and frequent bending, stooping, and reaching. Must have physical mobility sufficient to operate manual and power tools and plumbing equipment. Must be able to access all areas of campus, including stairs, and perform plumbing tasks. Work occurs indoors and outdoors, sometimes in dusty, noisy, or hazardous conditions. This position is designated as essential and requires reporting to work during University closures due to severe weather, unless otherwise directed by the supervisor.
License: A valid driver's license is required. A Journeyman plumber's license is preferred. A valid backflow preventer license is preferred.
Other: Scope of the position requires exposure to and use of chemicals, solvents, and cleaners common to plumbing work that may be hazardous and/or cause injury if specific instructions regarding their mixture, use, and disposal/storage are not properly followed. Position is subject to respond to after-hours emergencies and mandatory overtime.
Additional Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
Two hires will be made from this posting. Position will remain open until filled.
Applicants must be available to work part-time hours during our regular business hours: Monday to Friday, between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Non-Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252.
Background Check Statement
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
HR Representative
Posting Detail
Open Date
08/25/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Posting Number
20250028PTS
Quick Link for Posting
https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/83223