Plumber

About the Role

Perform unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled plumbing repairs and installations. Plan, inspect, record, and oversee plumbing concerns. Evaluate systems, research solutions, and order repair parts and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Perform all essential functions of an Assistant Plumber.
• Assemble, disassemble, install, replace, rebuild, and maintain water, vent, drain, gas, chemical, fire sprinkler, and air lines, as well as all fixtures and devices for these lines and/or systems (50-70%).
• Assemble, replace, rebuild, install, and maintain valves, pipe fillings, and pipes. Cut threads and ream pipes using various tools to code (5-15%).
• Fill pipe systems with air and/or water and read pressure gauges to ensure proper working conditions. Maintain various plumbing systems such as garbage disposals, sump pumps, and water fountains (0-15%).
• Complete work, time, and material usage reports (0-10%).
• Perform other duties as assigned by superintendent/supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License.
• Completion of a 2-year University of Akron or other State Approved Sponsored Apprenticeship Program for Trade, or a minimum of 5 years of plumbing trade experience.
• Ability to operate and use standard powered and non-powered plumbing tools and equipment, such as cutting, threading, and bending machines, core hole machines, wrenches, hoisting machinery, saws, drills, main drain machines, grinders, and testing gauges.
• Ability to perform mathematics associated with trade applications (fractions, ratios, percentages).
• Ability to read, write, observe, and accurately follow oral, written, and graphic instructions.
• Ability to exercise judgment in determining the correct course of action when confronted with new situations.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 80 pounds without assistance and demonstrate bending, crouching, and lifting.
• Must be able to climb ladders, scaffolding, and work on rooftops.

Working Conditions

Routine exposure to heat, cold, moisture/wetness, inclement weather, noise, air pollution, and heights. May involve exposure to chemical substances, hazards, and moving parts. Work schedule is subject to change in accordance with University needs and/or the results of the shift line-up process. Overtime/call-ins may be mandatory based on University needs.

Pay

$22.38/hr., after one year $23.07/hr.

Benefits

• Full benefits, including low-cost health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• State Pension Plan: The university contributes 14% to your retirement, per the union agreement.
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays (union benefit).
• Paid Parental Leave: 20 paid days for maternity/paternity leave.
• Tuition Remission: Available for employees and dependents.
• Uniform and Tool Allowances: Provided at no cost.

Schedule

Mon-Fri, 6:00am-2:30pm. Consistent schedule with overtime opportunities.

Additional Information

This is a Union position with a salary Grade of 07B. Salary determination is subject to the CWA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Application Deadline: September 6, 2026. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt. Union Affiliation: Communication Workers of America.