Plumber/Pipefitter

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

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Job Title

Plumber/Pipefitter

Job Grade

FP16H

Division

Business and Finance

College/Dept

Facilities Management and Planning

Department

Maintenance, Operations and Utilities

Requisition Number

2026-00312

FTE (full-time equivalency)

100

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?

No remote/telecommute opportunity

Appointment Term

12- 12/12 months

Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?

Yes

Pay Information

$28.35 - $30.28

Pay Schedule

Hourly

FLSA Designation

Non-Exempt

Position Summary

Under general supervision, provide technical installation, operation and maintenance of University Campus plumbing and pipe fitter work as it relates to general buildings plumbing and piping systems and those systems characteristics to a college academic multi-building environment while complying with State and National Codes and Regulations.

Job Duties

Responsibility Area:

Install and Repair Plumbing Systems

Duties:

Installing and repair of plumbing systems which include but not limited to potable water systems, drains, waste, and vent systems and associated equipment, low pressure steam lines and traps, chilled water lines, fire hydrants, and backflow preventers.

Percentage Of Time

20

Essential Function:

Yes

Responsibility Area:

Fire Protection / Water Mains / Natural Gas Leaks

Duties:

May be required to assist in the repairs of fire protection, domestic water mains distribution lines, and respond to natural gas leaks.

Percentage Of Time

20

Essential Function:

Yes

Responsibility Area:

Work on Sink Faucets, Water Closets, Etc.

Duties:

Ability to work on sinks faucets, water closets, flush valves, water coolers, water heaters, water softeners, backflow preventers, pumps, etc.

Percentage Of Time

20

Essential Function:

Yes

Responsibility Area:

Preventative Maintenance

Duties:

Perform preventative maintenance with assigned areas

Percentage Of Time

20

Essential Function:

Yes

Responsibility Area:

Locating Services

Duties:

Provide locating services on campus and use locating equipment properly

Percentage Of Time

5

Essential Function:

Yes

Responsibility Area:

Construction

Duties:

Participate in new and remodel construction design reviews, construction installations inspections and final check list preparations

Percentage Of Time

5

Essential Function:

Yes

Responsibility Area:

Emergency Utility Repairs

Duties:

Respond to emergency utility repairs after normal business hours

Percentage Of Time

5

Essential Function:

Yes

Responsibility Area:

Blue Prints, Construction Plans, and Utility Plans

Duties:

Understand and demonstrate the ability to read blue prints, construction plans and utility plans

Percentage Of Time

5

Essential Function:

Yes

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Required Experience

Minimum of 5 years-experience in the installation plumbing industry working for a company performing similar services required by UNO

Required License/Certification

• Valid City of Omaha Journeyman Plumbers License or Uniform Plumbing Code Journeyman License
• Backflow Certification
• Valid Drivers License

Required Additional Qualifications:

NA

Preferred Education

Associate Degree in a related field of study – similar Military experience is acceptable

Preferred Experience

Preferred License/Certification

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

Compliance Requirements

Credit Check

No

Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check

Yes

Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment

Yes

Drug Screen

Yes