Journey Person Plumber; Internal Bid

Our college strives to make a positive difference in people’s lives through accessible and excellent educational programs and services. Washtenaw Community College seeks to recruit and retain a productive workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve our community and to build on the success of our students, faculty & staff. Washtenaw Community College is committed to creating a welcoming environment.

Washtenaw Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• An inclusive, welcoming environment for our students, faculty & staff
• 4:1 Employer Match for Retirement
• Tuition reimbursement for colleges outside WCC

Install, repairs, rebuilds, and services domestic water, gas, and sewer systems and devices.

• Perform journeyperson level installation, repair, assembly and maintenance of water, sewage, drainage, air, gas and vacuum systems and related equipment and facilities in accordance with pertinent state and local codes.
• Provide technical guidance and direction to Building Maintenance Plumber.
• Assist the Design and Construction Department with plumbing related issues and renovation projects as directed.
• Install, connect and test plumbing fixtures such as urinals, water closets, wash basins, sinks, drinking fountains, compressed air fixtures, and such gas connections.
• Assist when needed with HVAC systems and equipment.
• Perform testing, inspections, preventative maintenance and repair on backflow prev enters throughout the campus as required by state and local codes.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the plumbing shop, assigned vehicles, storage areas, and tools used in the performance of duties.
• Monitor and troubleshoot major plumbing breakdowns by diagnosing trouble, and repairing, replacing or taking other corrective action of such items as clogged main water and sewer lines, main gas line breakdown, and steam piping.
• Install and maintain sterilizers, stills, washers, glass washers, and institutional kitchen equipment, swimming pool facilities, mixing valves, water softeners, grease pits and special equipment.
• Follow a predetermined schedule of preventative maintenance.
• Maintain and keep updated plumbing valve charts for water and drain lines, shut-offs, and plumbing fixtures for campus and other college facilities.
• Recommend and maintain inventory of necessary supplies, materials, and equipment needed to perform plumbing and non‑HVAC mechanical duties.
• Perform complex calculations and planning for special or large projects that are non‑maintenance plumbing related.
• Prepare written cost estimates and maintain assignment records and work reports.
• Make initial contact with vendors to order supplies for related duties.
• Utilize artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled tools and software, to support job‑related functions and improve efficiency, accuracy, communication, documentation, planning, training, troubleshooting, reporting, work management, and other operational responsibilities, while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with institutional policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Regular attendance on campus is required for this position.

• All types of inclement weather, some sites may necessitate working at sites with noise greater than 90 decibels, may include heights, streets and roadways, and poorly ventilated areas.
• Demonstrated ability to climb ladders and scaffolding.
• Demonstrated ability to lift and carry sixty (60) pounds.
• Demonstrated ability to travel from building to building and floor to floor in multiple level buildings as well as enter and work in confined, awkward or cramped…