Plumber (Journeyman)

Overview

Inwood Management is looking for a Journeyman Plumber, who supports campus operations by installing, maintaining, and repairing plumbing systems in the residence halls and dining facilities. The role emphasizes safety, code compliance, customer service to students/faculty/staff, and reliable service delivery within a diverse, high-traffic campus environment.

Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs, and maintains potable water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, natural gas, and specialty piping (e.g., compressed air, vacuum)
• Maintains and repairs fixtures (toilets, sinks, showers, eyewash stations, emergency showers), water heaters/boilers, sump pumps, ejector pumps, and circulating pumps
• Services and tests backflow preventers, RPZs, and ensure cross-connection control per campus program and local code
• Conducts preventive maintenance (PMs) on valves, regulators, traps, expansion tanks, and heat exchangers; documents PM completion in CMMS
• Supports utility systems: domestic water mains, steam/condensate interfaces in buildings, chilled-water tie-ins, and meter reading
• Works safely in residential environments; coordinates with EHS on chemical/biological safety and lockout/tagout
• Responds to residence hall service calls, prioritizing resident safety, accessibility (ADA), and timely restoration
• Communicates clearly with faculty, staff, and students; provides courteous, professional service with minimal disruption to teaching/research
• Ensures work complies with applicable codes (IPC/UPC, local/state code), NFPA guidelines, ADA requirements, and university standards
• Performs leak detection and pressure testing; maintains inspection/testing records (e.g., backflow, gas tests)
• Uses the campus CMMS to receive/close work orders, tracks labor/materials, and updates asset histories
• Follows EHS protocols (PPE, confined space entry, hot work permits, LOTO); participates in safety meetings and required trainings
• Participates in an on-call rotation; responds to after-hours emergencies (floods, gas leaks, sewer backups) and weather-related events
• Assists with winterization, freeze protection, and rapid response during campus closures

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Valid Journeyman Plumber License (state-specific)
• 4+ years of progressively responsible plumbing experience (commercial/industrial/institutional preferred)
• Valid driver’s license; ability to operate a vehicles
• Certifications: Backflow Tester, OSHA 10/30, Confined Space, CPR/First Aid
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Experience in higher education or healthcare settings
• Experience with metering, water conservation retrofits, and sustainability initiatives
• Basic welding/soldering/brazing; PVC/CPVC/HDPE fusion; PEX and copper proficiency
• Proficiency with plumbing codes, standards, and best practices (IPC/UPC, backflow, cross-connection, ADA)
• Experience with CMMS work orders and basic digital documentation (mobile device use)
• Ability to read construction documents, riser diagrams, and O\&M manuals
• Strong troubleshooting skills; able to work independently and as part of a team

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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