Plumber

Overview

Capital Planning and Facilities (CPF) works to ensure that Indiana University campuses are beautiful, functional, and sustainable while supporting excellence in teaching, learning, research, and community engagement across the entire university. A unit within CPF, Facility Operations, maintains the physical campus to support research, teaching, and learning at Indiana University Bloomington. As a unit of CPF, Facility Operations provides wide-ranging services all with the goal of creating a beautiful, well‑functioning campus.

• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs various plumbing and steam systems utilizing tools such as a sewer camera and heavy‑duty sewer/drain machine. Performs servicing, testing, inspections, and repairs on equipment including water softeners, steam vaults, steam valves, street mains, medical gas systems, hot and cold loops, boilers, and chillers.
• Repairs and maintains plumbing, replacing water filters and defective valves and washers, replacing or mending broken pipes, and opening clogged drains. Assembles pipe sections, tubing and fittings using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, soldering, brazing and welding equipment. Cuts openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings, using hand and power tools. Fills pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observes pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
• Hangs steel supports from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place. Installs pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, pumps, appliances such as dishwashers, garbage disposals, and water heaters, and fixtures such as sinks and toilets using hand and power tools. Measures, cuts, threads, and bends pipe to required angle using hand and power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe‑threading machines, and pipe‑bending machines.
• May perform water treatments; treats closed‑loop water systems, cooling towers, chilled water and heating systems by collecting and testing water samples; adds appropriate chemicals to maintain correct levels and balances.
• Performs other general building maintenance as needed. Drives university vehicle as needed. Performs limited abatement work on an as‑needed basis. Participates in the training of apprentices and/or other workers as needed.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned, including general building maintenance duties. Works any shift as needed. Provides 24‑hour a day emergency response as needed. Assists with snow removal activities as necessary.

This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position as well as the ability to move about the workplace for long durations. It requires effective communication, the ability to operate machinery, tools, and controls. The role requires the ability to ascend/descend ladders, stairs, and to position one’s self in low level positions, detect a variety of chemicals and/or gases.

It requires the ability to ascend to rooftops and move in tight spaces to perform and complete inspections. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED).

• 5 years of verifiable journey‑level experience; OR certified in a relevant Department of Labor apprenticed trade.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire.

• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Proficient in English with written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents.
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Ability to build strong…