Plumber, UMKC Campus Facilities Management

About the role

As a UMKC employee within the Plumber/Pipefitter position, you’ll belong to an engaged, diverse community and will get to interact and engage with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds daily. UMKC offers many competitive benefits, including health, dental, life and other insurance plans; a comprehensive retirement program; and educational assistance and tuition reduction programs for employees and their spouse/dependents. You will have an assorted amount of work as a plumber/pipefitter, and you will have the opportunity to broaden your skillsets with the Campus Facilities Department as you will work side by side with other skilled trades such as HVAC and electrical when needed. There is never a dull, typical day on campus as we have a wide variety of buildings within the realm of the Volker campus.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain water, air, vacuum, gas, hot water, distilled water, acid, and chemical distribution lines and systems; storm and sanitary waste lines and systems; steam and condensate return distribution lines and systems, all ranging from standard systems to specialized installations.
• Inspect, test, service, and maintain water softening equipment.
• Cut, thread, and join pipe; perform soldering, lead wiping, acetylene, and electric cutting and welding.
• Insulate and paint lines and equipment as required.
• Drill holes in walls, floors, and ceilings.
• Clean, maintain, safely operate and properly store all tools and equipment.
• Observe and enforce all safety requirements related to equipment operation.
• Prepare cost estimates, material orders, reports and maintenance of records.
• Operate a backhoe and other construction equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; demonstrated skills may offset requirements.
• A minimum of 4 years of actual experience in plumbing/pipefitting.
• Knowledge and skill in the maintenance and use of tools, equipment, and materials used for plumbing/pipefitting.
• Manual dexterity and physical coordination.
• Ability to read blueprints, plans, drawings, wiring diagrams, and electrical codes.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Pay

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $28.00 to $31.00 per hour. Position is eligible for a $1,500.00 hiring incentive.

Schedule

Shift 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.