Plumber I

Plumbing Technician

Under close supervision, assist in the assembly, installation, repair, and maintenance of pipes, pipe-fittings, and fixtures according to established codes and specifications. Perform routine service work to unclog sewer lines, thaw pipes, and repair minor leaks under the guidance of journey-level personnel. Perform basic preventive maintenance as assigned.

Routine Maintenance & Basic Installation — 70%

• Assist with the maintenance, installation, repair, and replacement of natural gas, air, water, and sewer lines.
• Perform basic repairs on plumbing fixtures, circulating pumps, and sump pumps under direct supervision.
• Assist in clearing clogged lines using basic mechanical and chemical methods.
• Help thaw frozen pipes using standard trade tools and safety procedures.
• Learn to measure, cut, bend, and thread pipes of various materials.
• Assist higher-level plumbers with soldering (sweating) pipes and connecting fittings.
• Clean heat exchangers and maintain shop tools, equipment, and service vehicles.

Assistance & Training — 20%

• Provide direct operational assistance to Plumber II and Plumber III technicians on complex tasks.
• Learn safety protocols and proper material handling.
• Document materials used and hours worked for job log entries.

Other Duties — 10%

• Other duties as assigned.

Experience: Six (6) months experience in the maintenance and repair of plumbing systems required. Additional experience and skills in the maintenance of various trades; HVAC, carpentry or electrical preferred.

Licenses and Certifications:

• City of Warrensburg Plumber License preferred
• Must have a valid US driver's license

Physical/Environmental Factors:

• Exposure to fumes and/or chemicals
• Lifting (weight) - 70 lbs
• Exposure to electrical current.
• Work in cramped and hot spaces.
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, lifts and bucket truck.

Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

9-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.

Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.

Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.