What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plumber position at Colgate University?
Colgate University
Plumber
Requisition Number: 2026S026Posting
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Division: Finance and Administration
Department: Facilities - Trades
Wage/Salary Range: $35.81/hour
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:
At least one of the following is required:
Preferred Qualifications
A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable skills are attained is required.
Other Information
Colgate University bargaining unit employees must apply by the end of business on March 25th, 2026 in order to be considered.
Work Schedule
Typical shift, while subject to change based on the needs of the University, for this position will be: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Job Open Date: 03/18/2026
Job Close Date: 3/18/2027
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions Summary
To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to: https://careers.colgate.edu/postings/6825
The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of skills and experience, capacity to do the job, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS
The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.
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Plumber
Requisition Number: 2026S026Posting
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Division: Finance and Administration
Department: Facilities - Trades
Wage/Salary Range: $35.81/hour
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.
At least one of the following is required:
- Certificate from a 4 year accredited plumber apprentice program.
- Graduation from a 2 year trade school where plumbing skills were attained plus one year journeyperson level plumbing skills.
- Proof of four or more consecutive years as a full-time journeyperson in afield that uses the knowledge and skills required of a plumber.
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.
A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable skills are attained is required.
Other Information
Colgate University bargaining unit employees must apply by the end of business on March 25th, 2026 in order to be considered.
Work Schedule
Typical shift, while subject to change based on the needs of the University, for this position will be: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Job Open Date: 03/18/2026
Job Close Date: 3/18/2027
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions Summary
To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to: https://careers.colgate.edu/postings/6825
The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of skills and experience, capacity to do the job, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS
The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.
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