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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for union plumber in Springfield, MO is $26.48, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.72 and $30.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To excel as a Union Plumber, you need strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving abilities, and experience in installing, repairing, and maintaining plumbing systems, typically acquired through a formal apprenticeship and state licensure. Familiarity with blueprints, pipefitting tools, welding equipment, and adherence to local building codes is essential. Excellent communication, teamwork, and customer service skills help Union Plumbers work effectively with clients, contractors, and other tradespeople on job sites. These competencies ensure safety, efficiency, and high-quality workmanship in the construction and maintenance of plumbing systems.

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A Union Plumber is a skilled tradesperson who installs, repairs, and maintains plumbing systems while being a member of a labor union. Union plumbers follow strict safety and quality standards, receive ongoing training, and often have better job security, wages, and benefits compared to non-union plumbers. They work in residential, commercial, and industrial settings, handling tasks like pipe fitting, fixture installation, and leak repairs. Their work ensures proper water distribution, drainage, and sanitation in buildings.

What are typical career advancement opportunities for union plumbers?

Union Plumbers have several pathways for career growth, often starting as apprentices and progressing to journeyman and eventually master plumber status, each with increased responsibility and pay. Many union plumbers advance into supervisory roles, such as foreman or project manager, overseeing crews and coordinating large projects. There are also opportunities to specialize in areas like medical gas installation or green plumbing systems, or to become a union instructor or business agent. The union provides support with ongoing training and networking, helping members develop their skills and move up within the trade.

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IBEW Union Bid - Maintenance Technician II

Missouri State University

Springfield, MO • On-site

$21/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago


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6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

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Job description

Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
IBEW Union Bid - Maintenance Technician II
Work Location
Springfield Campus
Department
Facilities Maintenance
HR Home Department
060118 FAC MGMT-MAINTENANCE
Pay Grade
25
Proposed Salary
$21.00 per hour
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.
Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?
Yes
Appointment Type
Full Time Regular
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
General Function
The Maintenance Technician II performs skilled work in the installation, operation, maintenance, modification, service and repair of mechanical, electrical, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, plumbing and structural systems; monitors the performance of heating, cooling, and related systems by interpreting the energy management system alarms and temperature and pressure differentials, troubleshoots problems, and makes adjustments, when necessary. This position also performs routine carpentry work using hand and power tools and precision measuring and testing devices to repair or remodel existing structures according to work orders or verbal instructions.
Description of Primary Duties
This position is only available to current, regular, full time employees of Missouri State University who are represented by the IBEW.
1st Shift
8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Monday - Friday
The Maintenance Technician II performs skilled work in the installation, operation, maintenance, modification, service and repair of mechanical, electrical, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, plumbing and structural systems; monitors the performance of heating, cooling, and related systems by interpreting the energy management system alarms and temperature and pressure differentials, troubleshoots problems, and makes adjustments, when necessary. This position also performs routine carpentry work using hand and power tools and precision measuring and testing devices to repair or remodel existing structures according to work orders or verbal instructions.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Education: A high school diploma or the equivalent and completion of a maintenance vocational/technical school and more than one and up to two years (more than 30 but less than 60 credit hours) of college in specific and/or specialized courses or equivalent vocational training or certification is required. An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.
Experience: At least two years of successful experience in one of the mechanical trades is required.
Skills: Requires general mechanical ability which includes skills in the use of electrical test equipment, and small hand and power tools, mechanical equipment and materials applicable to the mechanical trades. Ability to interpret wiring diagrams, blueprints, and schematics is required. Computer literacy using Microsoft or a trade related software /program or related mobile device is required.
Effort: Must be able to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis; prolonged standing and frequent bending, stooping, and reaching on a daily basis; and working in confined spaces. Requires a full range of physical motion in order to operate manual and electrically-powered tools and electrical test equipment, to move throughout campus, including climbing stairs in all University buildings, and to work at heights. Work is performed indoors and out-of-doors, occasionally in environments that are dusty, noisy, or which could have work hazards. Some positions in this job classification (job title) are designated as essential employees who must report to work as scheduled when University offices are closed due to severe weather; the supervisor will communicate whether the particular position is considered essential and under what situations. Will be required to respond to after-hours emergencies and mandatory overtime.
License: A valid driver's license is required.
Other: Scope of the position requires exposure to and use of chemicals, solvents, cleaners, and lubricants common to mechanical work that may be hazardous and/or cause injury if specific instructions regarding their mixture, use, and disposal/storage are not properly followed.
Additional Qualifications
Link to Job Description
https://www.missouristate.edu/Human/JobDescriptions/8730.htm
Open Date
08/12/2026
Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)
08/18/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is only available to current, regular, full time employees of Missouri State University who are represented by the IBEW.
1st Shift
8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Monday - Friday

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.
Posting Detail
Posting Number
20260215FTS
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/87571

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