What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Plumber II position at Missouri State University?
Position Information
Position Title
Maintenance Plumber II
Work Location
Springfield Campus
Department
Facilities Maintenance
HR Home Department
060118 FAC MGMT-MAINTENANCE
Pay Grade
26
Proposed Salary
$24.00/hourly
Sponsorship Information
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?
No, Position is available to all applicants.
Appointment Type
Full Time Regular
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
General Function
The Maintenance Plumber II performs skilled work installing, repairing, and maintaining plumbing systems, including domestic water, heating water, sanitary and storm sewers, gas lines (both threaded and fusion welded), steam and condensate pipes, and fire protection systems. Duties include using specialized tools (e.g., sewer auger, vacuum plunger, torch, welding, sewer camera, pipe locator), conducting preventive maintenance and ensuring compliance with environmental and safety regulations. The position also monitors systems and reports issues to appropriate personnel.
Description of Primary Duties
The Journeyman Plumber performs skilled technical work in the installation, repair, replacement, and maintenance of domestic water systems, heating water systems, sanitary sewer systems, storm sewers, gas pipe (both threaded and fusion welded), steam and condensate pipes, and fire protection systems in all University structures and grounds following recognized procedures and techniques of the plumbing trade. The Journeyman Plumber maintains the heating, water, gas and plumbing systems using hand and power tools such as sewer auger or vacuum plunger, acetylene torch, soldering and welding equipment, sewer camera, pipe locator, and related plumbing tools. The Journeyman Plumber also practices preventive maintenance of plumbing tools and equipment, and complies with federal regulations governing environmental protection, hazardous waste disposal and the use of chemical substances and materials common to the plumbing trade. The Journeyman Plumber monitors and reports maintenance issues needing attention to the appropriate authority.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Education: A high school diploma or the equivalent is required. Completion of a plumbing vocational/technical school or a recognized apprenticeship program in the plumbing trade is preferred.
Experience: At least four years of progressively responsible experience in plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair work, including at least two years at the journeyman level is required. Completion of a recognized apprenticeship program may substitute for part of the experience. Experience with specialized systems (e.g., steam, gas fusion welding, fire protection systems is preferred. Documented journeyman status is required. A working knowledge of building and plumbing codes is required.
Skills: Requires general mechanical ability which includes skills in the use of electrical test equipment, small hand, and power tools, mechanical equipment, and materials applicable to the plumbing trade. The ability to interpret wiring diagrams, blueprints, and schematics is required. The ability to locate underground piping and document piping location on blueprints is required. Computer literacy is required.
Effort: Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis and occasionally 100 pounds with use of a mechanical lift device or using a two-person lift,. Requires prolonged standing and frequent bending, stooping, and reaching. Must have physical mobility sufficient to operate manual and power tools and plumbing equipment. Must be able to access all areas of campus, including stairs, and perform plumbing tasks. Work occurs indoors and outdoors, sometimes in dusty, noisy, or hazardous conditions. This position is designated as essential and requires reporting to work during University closures due to severe weather, unless otherwise directed by the supervisor.
License: A valid driver’s license is required. A Journeyman plumber’s license is preferred. A valid backflow preventer license is preferred.
Other: Scope of the position requires exposure to and use of chemicals, solvents, and cleaners common to plumbing work that may be hazardous and/or cause injury if specific instructions regarding their mixture, use, and disposal/storage are not properly followed. Position is subject to respond to after-hours emergencies and mandatory overtime.
Additional Qualifications
Link to Job Description
http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21849.htm
Open Date
09/10/2025
Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)
Special Instructions to Applicants
First date of consideration is October 3, 2025. Review of applications will continue until position is filled.
First Shift
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday
First Shift
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday
Equal Opportunity Statement
Non-Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252.
Background Check Statement
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
Posting Detail
Posting Number
20250190FTS
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/83345
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