Plumber, UMKC Campus Facilities Management

Hiring Department

Campus Facilities Management (CFM)

Learn more about our team here: https://www.umkc.edu/finadmin/campus-facilities/

LOCATION: UMKC Volker Campus

Job Description

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.

Perform skilled work on a journey level in the installation, maintenance, service and repair of all components of plumbing and steam systems and equipment. All work is subject to spot checking and inspection for conformance to specifications and accepted standards of the trade.

Key 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. May be required to inspect, test, service, and maintain water softening equipment.
• Cut, thread, and join pipe. May 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.
• May perform or assist in the preparation of cost estimates, material orders, reports and maintenance of records.
• May be required to operate a backhoe and other construction equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Shift

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

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; demonstrated skills may offset requirements and a minimum of 4-years of actual experience in plumbing/pipefitting is necessary.
• 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.

Anticipated Hiring Range

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $28.00 to $31.00 per hour.

Position is eligible for a $1,500.00 hiring incentive.

Grade: Salary Plan # GGS-F
University Title: MTS PIPEFITTER

Application Deadline

This position will remain open until filled. All applications, both internal and external, will be accepted and reviewed upon receipt.

Note: This is a union-eligible position under Local 955.