Plumber Licensed

• Provides highly skilled craft labor, working with tools to install, repair, overhaul, replace and perform preventive maintenance for all types of water, sewer, waste and gas distribution systems. This is a first (1st) shift position. The regular work hours for this position are 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. The regular work days are Monday through Friday, with Saturday and Sunday off.

Major Duties

• Installs, repairs and maintains copper, galvanized steel, cast iron, vitreous clay, plastic (PVC) piping and PEX; sewers; drains; sinks, showers, bathtubs, lavatories, and related fixtures; control valves; gauges; water softeners; fire protection systems and sprinkler heads; and other hot and chilled water, natural gas, waste and sewer line components.
• Locates and marks positions of existing pipes and pipefittings, and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors; cuts openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipes and pipefittings; cuts and threads pipe; and bends pipe to required angles.
• Installs water heaters, water softeners, kitchen and bathroom fixtures; connects water supply; and ensures proper operation.
• Removes damaged or deteriorated piping from existing water, natural gas and sewer or waste distribution systems, and installs and connects replacement piping.
• Provides information required to update building and systems drawings to accurately reflect current status and, as assigned, may assist in the technical training of an apprentice.
• Performs additional duties as requested by supervisory personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and safety regulations regarding the performance of job duties, and must have sufficient writing and mathematical skills to prepare estimates and supply requisitions.
• Completion of a registered apprenticeship program, or an established, certified training program recognized by the University.
• Possession of a State of Michigan Plumbing license.
• Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job and use the tools of the trade.
• Ability to complete a physical examination administered by the employer's designated physician.

Desired Qualifications Special Instructions to Applicants

Bid Procedures:

All University employees represented by AFSCME Local 1668, and non-AFSCME regular and temporary University employees, who have the present ability or required qualifications to satisfactorily perform the required work, may exercise bidding privileges on this position.

• Current AFSCME employees must complete the on-line WMU - AFSCME (bid) Sheet only.
• Non-AFSCME University employees must submit an on-line WMU - Internal Application only.
• Temporary University employees must submit an on-line WMU - Application only.

Additional Position Information

• Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to:
• Above is a summary of the description for the position of the Plumber - Licensed. A complete description for this position may be reviewed upon request in the department of Human Resources, Room 1300, Seibert Administration Building or online at:
• This is a first (1st) shift position. The regular work hours for this position are 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. The regular work days are Monday through Friday, with Saturday and Sunday off.

Physical requirements and working conditions

• Must wear MIOSHA approved safety shoes at all times and must wear a hard hat, gloves and safety glasses when appropriate.
• When working in vaults, confined spaces and tunnels, the incumbent uses confined space air quality monitoring meters to monitor for the presence of toxic gases.
• Must wear a respirator when working in confined spaces and/or in areas of suspected gas leaks.
• A face shield, leather vest and MIOSHA approved leather gloves are required when using welding equipment.
• Other protective gear must be worn as required by MIOSHA rules.
• Must wear no loose-fitting clothing which might become entangled in equipment or machinery, posing a hazard to incumbent's safety.