Plumber

About the Role

Campus Facility Services (CFS) provides maintenance, grounds, and custodial services for more than 70 buildings and parking garages and over 300 acres of lawns, trees, plantings, sidewalks, and parking lots at Indiana University Indianapolis. The department supports the campus community by maintaining a high-quality physical environment and partners with IU Capital Projects on renovation and new construction initiatives.

Our mission is to serve the campus community and care for the physical environment in support of Indiana University Indianapolis. Our vision is to earn customer trust through caring, connected, and competent service professionals.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair various plumbing and steam systems using tools such as sewer cameras and heavy-duty sewer/drain machines.
• Perform servicing, testing, inspections, and repairs on equipment including water softeners, steam vaults, steam valves, street mains, medical gas systems, hot and cold loops, boilers, and chillers.
• Repair and maintain plumbing systems, including replacing water filters, defective valves and washers, mending broken pipes, and opening clogged drains.
• Assemble pipe sections, tubing, and fittings using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, soldering, brazing, and welding equipment.
• Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings using hand and power tools.
• Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
• Hang steel supports from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place.
• Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, pumps, appliances (e.g., dishwashers, garbage disposals, water heaters), and fixtures (e.g., sinks, toilets) using hand and power tools.
• Measure, cut, thread, and bend pipe to required angles using hand and power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines, and pipe-bending machines.
• Perform water treatments for closed-loop water systems, cooling towers, chilled water, and heating systems by collecting and testing water samples and adding appropriate chemicals.
• Perform general building maintenance as needed.
• Drive University vehicles as required.
• Perform limited abatement work on an as-needed basis.
• Participate in the training of apprentices and other workers.
• Provide 24-hour emergency response as needed.
• Assist with snow removal activities.
• Work any shift as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., HSED or GED).
• 5 years of verifiable journey-level experience OR a certificate in a relevant Department of Labor (DOL) apprenticed trade.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon hire.

Skills

• Ability to work safely and efficiently.
• Proficient communication and organizational skills.
• High degree of professionalism, accuracy, and dependability.
• Time management and priority-setting skills.
• Commitment to quality and flexibility in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Strong verbal communication, listening, and customer relationship-building skills.
• Problem-solving and proactive approach to responsibilities.
• Friendly and service-oriented demeanor.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, principles, and tools specific to the plumbing trade.
• Ability to use a computer and read/interpet drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes, regulations, or ordinances.
• Ability to work with diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• May require position-specific certifications.
• Physical ability to:
  • Remain stationary or move about the workplace for long durations.
  • Operate machinery, tools, and controls.
  • Ascend/descend ladders/stairs and work in low-level or tight spaces.
  • Detect chemicals and/or gases.
  • Ascend to rooftops for inspections.
• Available to work during inclement weather (e.g., snow and ice emergencies).

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance.
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU.
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions (subject to vesting).
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options.
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses.
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year.
• Generous paid time off plans.
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).