Plumber

Job Details

Professional Experience/ Qualifications
At least one of the following is required:

1. Certificate from a 4+ year accredited plumber apprentice program.
2. Graduation from a 2 year trade school where plumbing skills were attained plus one year journeyperson level plumbing skills.
3. Proof of four or more consecutive years as a full-time journeyperson in a field that uses the knowledge and skills required of a plumber.

Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays for emergency repairs and shifts required.
Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with, and in, a high-pressure steam environment is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to weld steel, stainless steel, aluminum and other specialty metals.
• A working knowledge of the following is desirable: 1) Control system principles 2) Steam boilers 3) Water conditioning equipment, 4.) Commercial kitchen equipment.
• Experience diagnosing and servicing LP and Natural Gas boiler systems, water heaters, and related equipment.

Education
A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable skills are attained is required.
Department Statement
It is the mission of the Facilities Department at Colgate University to create the safest, cleanest, and most comfortable environment that further distinguishes Colgate University as a world-class educational institution. We work hard as part of a unified team, to make everyone who arrives on campus feel welcomed.
“One team, one mission”
The Facilities Department provides the physical environment, utilities, and facilities support services necessary to promote the educational and research activities of the university. To ensure quality service to our community, we provide strong coordination and communications between multi-functional groups and our customers, with a customer-oriented approach. Training and development of self-directed teams promotes a work environment that encourages employee initiative, engagement and development.
Accountabilities
Duties and accountabilities include:

• Conducts own layout for assigned jobs which includes estimating labor hours, materials and support staff needed and maintains accurate record of labor and materials ordered.
• Diagnosing and repairing issues related to system performance or failure.
• Proficient with the use of hand and power tools essential to perform all assigned duties.
• Monitor building conditions in the energy management system.
• Maintain a spirit of cooperation, exercising self-discipline, diplomacy, and tact in dealing with all other university personnel.
• Work independently, without direct supervision, and coordinate work with others.
• Works under the direction of the plumber foreperson.
• Work closely with campus customers to understand their needs, to coordinate and schedule work and close out jobs.
• Work closely with other trades and members of facilities and provide assistance to team members as needed.
• Oversee outside contractors work to ensure Colgate standards are met and must be able to oversee apprentices and/or summer and casual wage hires.
• Recording work order entries, material and labor, in a timely and accurate manner.

Job Open Date
03/18/2026
Job Close Date

Open Until Filled
No