Journeyman Plumber

Position Information

Requisition : 1061
Position Number:
Employee Group: CEBA
Schedule: 40 hours/52 weeks
Compensation: $29.50 per hour (Licensed Plumber)
Benefits: Full-time
Reports to: Associate Director of Facilities Management
Posting Opens: 01/09/2026
Posting Closes: Open until filled

• Coordinate own and others' work between plumbing, electrical, general maintenance, HVAC, and carpentry departments, as well as administration and outside vendors.
• Plan, organize and layout all components of plumbing work through the use of blueprints, schematics, schedules, or sketches.
• Engage and interact with consultants, contractors, architects, etc. by providing assistance at all stages for the design and construction of college projects by determining/advising on requirements and standards for plumbing fixtures and systems.
• Respond to routine and emergency calls for repairs and service.
• Maintain all aspects of college systems up to and including drainage (storm and sanitary), water distribution systems (including irrigation), domestic systems, steam distribution, and science chemical drains.
• Knowledge of water treatment and distribution systems including repair, inspections, and maintenance.
• Knowledge and ability to diagnose and repair plumbing fixtures and appliances including water filtration, purification and culinary appliances. Repair, replace and maintain commercial plumbing equipment, fixtures, and appliances.
• Maintain plumbing drainage, waste, and vent systems including cleaning of stoppages in drain piping systems.
• Knowledgeable, and able to perform booster pump inspections, maintenance, and repairs.
• Complete backflow inspections. Make repairs as needed. Send reports to the city.
• Knowledge and ability of steam distribution and repairs.
• Cut, bend, thread, and fit pipes with adjoining pipe assemblies.
• Complete all work orders assigned and provide appropriate documentation in relation to completion of work.
• Accomplish all work in accordance with MIOSHA/OSHA guidance, applicable City, County and State building codes and regulations.
• Regular attendance during normal scheduled hours is required. Being present is essential for serving customers and performing the essential functions of this position.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• High school degree or GED diploma required
• MI Master Plumber with city of Grand Rapids contractor’s license preferred
• MI Journeyman Plumber with city of Grand Rapids contractor’s license required

• Journeyman plumber with two (2) years experience preferred
• Commitment to earning a Master license within one (1) year after date of hire
• Three (3) years of plumbing experience in an academic/institutional setting preferred
• Knowledgeable in steam, condensate, domestic water, and waste systems
• ASSE backflow certified preferred
• Certified and knowledgeable in cross-connections, ability to repair all sizes of devices

• Must be able to troubleshoot all types of plumbing problems
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics
• Welding and fabrication skills
• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations
• Familiar with lock out/tag out procedures and compliance
• Able to plan, layout and organize work with minimum supervision in a commercial and/or industrial environment
• Possess the ability to effectively communicate through written and oral communications
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Must possess basic computer skills
• Must have a valid Michigan driver license

• Be able to lift 50 pounds
• Bend, stoop and stand for extended periods of time in completing work assignments
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull a variety of tools, equipment and materials
• Must be able to operate hand and power tools
• May be required to work in the vicinity of labs containing biohazardous substances
• Ability to work from ladders, lifts or scaffolding
• Ability to work inside or outside in hot or cold conditions
• Possession of a forklift/Hi-lo license within one (1) year after date of hire required

• Must be able to adjust to a flexible schedule
• Ability to work in a group or alone in a variety of settings
• Ability to interface with a…