Industrial Plumber

What You'll be Doing

Install, maintain, and repair domestic potable and sanitary piping systems. Install, maintain, and repair process piping systems, including chilled water, steam, air, gas systems, and high- and low-pressure steam lines. Troubleshoot and repair piping systems, including valves, gaskets, controls, and pipe sections. Work independently or under the guidance of a Crew Chief or Supervisor as needed. Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, manufacturer instructions, and verbal directions to install and maintain piping systems and controls.

Utilize computer systems and appropriate software for work orders, purchase orders, and communication. Assist with training lower-level industrial plumbers. Overtime, both scheduled and unscheduled, may be required. Participation in an on-call rotation, typically one week at a time, is required. Work may involve adverse weather conditions, confined spaces, and heights. Must adhere to all Purdue University safety procedures and training requirements.

The typical work schedule for this position is Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• Paid Time Off – Generous vacation, holiday, sick, and military leave
• Retirement Contributions – Purdue contributes up to 8% of your annual income
• Educational Opportunities – Tuition assistance for you and eligible family members, including the opportunity to earn a degree through Purdue Global.
• Comprehensive Insurance – Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Life Insurance – Financial protection for you and your loved ones

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years of Steam System Repair and Residential, Commercial or Municipal plumbing
• Cross Connection (backflow) certification preferred

• Strong mechanical aptitude with good oral and written communications
• Able to train, learn and perform to continue education
• Assist with installation, maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting of various piping systems and auxiliary equipment
• Able to lift and carry 25 to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 60 lbs. occasionally
• Knowledge of plumbing hand tools, power equipment including but not limited to threaders, drain cleaning equipment
• Steel toe safety shoes are required during all working hours
• Valid driver s licenses

• To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA:
  Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility:
  Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan

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• Pay Band: S055
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