Plumber

University Housing & Dining (UH&D) is seeking to hire a Plumber. Under general supervision, position applies knowledge and skill at the journey level to install and repair piping, fixtures, appliances, laboratory equipment, and apparatus related to gas, air, steam, water, drainage systems, and heating and cooling systems.  

Job Duties:

• Installs and repairs sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters and softeners, garbage disposals, sprinkler systems, traps, valves, pumps, meters, coils, laboratory equipment, drains, including cleaning drains, and other related piping and equipment.
• Tests, installs, and maintains water distribution piping and control equipment, fire hydrants, sanitary and storm sewer systems, gas piping, and related distribution systems equipment.
• Reads and interprets blueprints and drawings.
• Maintains records on equipment, inventory, and test reports on code compliant devices. Tracks materials and effort expended on each job assignment.
• May perform or assist in the performance of the duties of Pipefitter or Insulator.
• May provide technical support to Facilities Mechanic III or student workers.
• Responds to calls for emergency repair services. Must be able to report within 1 hour to work location when on call.

For a detailed job description, please email Rebecca Hoag at rebecca-hoag@uiowa.edu.

About the Division of Student Life:

The Division of Student Life is comprised of staff that embrace new ideas and thoughts, works together to keep our students safe, and provides them with life-changing experiences. The Division of Student Life includes 15 departments that span from Recreation Services to the Office of Leadership, Service and Civic Engagement and everything in between. We believe in working together as one team to achieve our mission: fostering student success by creating and promoting educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom. 

Required Qualifications:

•  Four years of experience in the trade, which may include an apprenticeship.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Customer service experience
• Skilled in the safe and effective use, maintenance, and storage of plumbing tools and equipment. 
• Ability to work efficiently in tight spaces and under varying environmental conditions.
• Capable of maintaining accurate records of work performed, materials used, and inspections completed.

Application Details:

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.  Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions or additional information, please contact rebecca-hoag@uiowa.edu.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. 

For additional questions, please contact rebecca-hoag@uiowa.edu.

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