Plumber: Creating POOL
Listed on 2026-09-03
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Building Maintenance, Plumber, General Labor, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Title:
Plumber: CREATING POOL OF APPLICANTS FOR PERMANENT AND EXTRA HELP
Division Name:
Finance and Planning
Department:
Building Maintenance
Campus
Location:
Normal, IL
To perform skilled work in the trade of Plumber.
Required Qualifications- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Successful completion of a recognized plumber apprenticeship program or five (5) years (60 months) of full-time journey- level plumber experience.
- Possession of current State of Illinois Plumber’s License.
- Valid State of Illinois driver's license.
- A final candidate must complete a post-offer pre-employment physical exam. Employment is contingent on the successful result of the pre-employment physical.
- Knowledge sufficient in techniques and uses of tools.
- Capable of planning work based on status of request.
- Experience in maintenance of drainage, waste, vent, potable water supply and fixtures, etc.
- Must have a valid state issued driver's license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.
To be determined
Functional Expectations- Ability to lift 80 pounds.
- Work at heights or depths of at least 30 feet or more.
- Must be able to work underground, in ceilings and in confined spaces and be able to maneuver and carry equipment to those locations.
- Must be able to work underground, in ceilings and in confined spaces and be able to maneuver and carry equipment to those locations.
- Must be able to speak clearly.
- Visual acuity to differentiate between color-coded piping.
- Ability to bend, crouch, kneel and reach overhead.
- Work Environment – Usually in and out of heated and protected areas; but, occasionally exposed to heat, cold, rain, snow, etc.
Based on openings
Salary Rate / Pay Rate$50.85/hour
Required Applicant DocumentsCurrent State of Illinois Plumber’s license (See Special Instructions to Applicants section for additional options)
Optional Applicant DocumentsCertification of Retirement Annuity
Special Instructions for ApplicantsThe Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions.
No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. At the time of a permanent vacancy, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview.
In order to be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation, such as a DD214, may be faxed, mailed or delivered to Human Resources:
Fax: , Attn:
Colette Homan
Address:
Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL
University Benefit Highlights:
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paidholiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time
For more University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
Information Specific to Extra Help OnlyEmployees are only paid for hours worked.
There is no guarantee that working as Extra Help will lead to or secure permanent employment.
Extra Help employees are paid prevailing rate per the trade. They may work full‑time hours throughout their employment as Extra Help, however they are not to exceed 900 hours.
Benefits include time away from work for eligible employees and the option to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan
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