Plumber - Facilities Management

PLUMBER

Facilities Management

Full Time

Starting Wage : $23.82 per hour / $26.42 after successful completion of probationary period

Primary Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, install and maintain plumbing piping, fixtures, and equipment used in the distribution, drainage, and ventilation of water, water-carried waste, air, gas, and other liquids in accordance with plumbing codes
• Preforms preventative and predictive maintenance on required systems
• Provides emergency/unscheduled and scheduled maintenance repairs of plumbing systems
• Identifies root causes of failures and orders parts for repair
• Provides leadership to student and/or temporary plumbers as assigned
• Work in cooperation with other trades
• Maintains a valid drivers license

• High school diploma or GED
• Demonstrated work history reflecting reliability and dependability
• Possess a current drivers license
• Possess City of Cape Girardeau Plumbers license or obtain the City Plumbers license within six months of hire
• Possess a Backflow License or obtain within one year of hire
• Ability to work in inclement weather and live within 30 minutes travel time from the University
• Progressive work experience in plumbing in an educational, commercial or industrial setting
• Proficient knowledge of pipe materials, fittings, valves, hangers, supports, fasteners, and piping insulation
• Proficient knowledge of applicable plumbing codes, rules, and regulations (local, state, and federal)
• Work experience in reading blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the layout of plumbing systems, water supply networks and waste and drainage systems
• Work experience in operating and maintaining hand and power tools applicable to the trade
• Ability to perform heavy lifting up to 75 pounds with or without accommodations
• Ability to work in close and confined spaces for extended periods of time with or without accommodations
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and perform duties with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of customer service

To Apply: The deadline to submit applications is August 22 , 2025 . Click on the APPLY button at the top of the page and complete every section of the online application.

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