Plumber II - Enterprise Physical Operations

About the role

The Enterprise Physical Operations, Infrastructure, Capital Programs & Real Estate (EPO) department at WashU provides integrated operational, infrastructure, planning, and facility services that support the university’s mission of excellence in education, research, patient care, and community engagement. Guided by our PRIDE+ Core Values of Professionalism & Planning, Respect & Responsibility, Integrity & Integration, Dedication & Delivery, Excellence & Enterprise Alignment, and Accountability & Stewardship, EPO fosters a culture centered on collaboration, strategic partnership, innovation, accountability, and service excellence across the university enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Works with, maintains, and installs various plumbing systems across the medical school campus, including cabling, drains, and sewers, clearing clogged lines, installing and sweating pipe, and troubleshooting systems.
• Works with, installs, and maintains the piping on natural gas systems, lab vacuum systems, compressed lab air systems, R.O. and D.I. systems, as well as steam and condensate systems.
• Plans and completes the repairs/installations of plumbing and pipe fitting systems for short-range projects.
• Maintains knowledge and understanding of and follows all necessary plumbing codes.
• Prioritizes work and makes an initial assessment of conditions and service needs.
• Estimates labor time, requisitions, and materials needed, and requests assistance from other maintenance staff for long-range projects.
• Maintains effective communication with other Facility Maintenance Coordinators and maintenance staff.
• Performs a variety of tasks involving plumbing and pipe fitting.
• Keeps Building Services supervisors aware of facility conditions, problems, and needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Trade school diploma in plumbing or a combination of education and/or experience. Three years of experience in plumbing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification.
• Journeyman license for the City of St. Louis (preferred).
• Associate degree - Plumbing (preferred).

Skills

Blueprint Reading, Climbing Structures, Color Vision, Communication, Continuing Learning, Depth Perception, Diagnosing Problems, Drain Cleaning, Guest Service, Handheld Power Tools, Handling Guest Complaints, Internal Development, Maintenance Work, Organizational Commitment, Plumbing Codes, Plumbing Maintenance, Plumbing Systems, Power Tools, Preventive Maintenance, Problem Solving, Professional Integrity, Strive for Excellence, Teamwork, Timeline Management, Visual Acuity.

Benefits

Personal: Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time. Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance. WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%. Wellness: Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more! Family: 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.