Plumber II

Position Title:

Plumber II

Location:

Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Department:

55503 - Plumbing

Advertised Salary:

$30.91-$33.12 hourly rate pursuant to the FSU and AFSCME/AFL-CIO Agreement

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.) Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.

AFSCME Benefits

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Temporary/Continuing:

Continuing

Part-Time/Full-Time:

Full-Time

Union Group:

Custodial, Maintenance, Dining, Skilled Trade (AFSCME Local 1609)

Term of Position:

12 Month

At Will/Just Cause:

Just Cause

Summary of Position:

Perform skilled trades work in assembling, repairing, and installing various plumbing systems, including hot water systems under high or low pressure. Repair and maintenance of gas-fired appliances. Work independently. Normal working hours for this position are anticipated to be M-F, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Will be required to be on call.

Position Type:

Staff

Required Education:

High school diploma or GED equivalency.

Required Work Experience:

No work experience is required beyond what is necessary to obtain a State of Michigan Journeyman Plumber license.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

Valid driver’s license.

Valid State of Michigan Journeyman Plumber License.

Physical Demands:

• Bending
• Carrying
• Electrical Hazards
• Inclement Weather
• Moving
• Reaching
• Sitting
• Twisting
• Balancing
• Climbing
• Driving
• Heights
• Pulling/Pushing
• Repetitive movement
• Standing

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:

Experience in institutional, residential, or commercial settings.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Perform maintenance and repair of plumbing fixtures such as faucets, shower heads, clogged drains, flush valves, toilets, etc.

Apply pipe insulation.

Join piping by threading, caulking, soldering, brazing, cementing, or welding.

Locate underground utilities.

Maintain assigned tools, keep equipment and mechanical spaces in a neat, organized, and clean non-hazardous environment.

Monitor air for confined space entry.

Prepare records and service reports, including keeping and maintaining records associated with work management, work orders, materials, etc.

Requisition materials and parts.

Stock, maintain, and operate a service vehicle in a neat, organized, and safe manner.

Test piping systems for leaks, using air, water, and/or gauges.

Unclog drains, pipes, drinking fountains, and fixtures.

Assemble and install pipe and pipe fittings of brass, copper, glass, plastic, and other materials.

Estimate time and material requirements for assigned work.

Fabricate and/or weld various equipment as needed.

Inspect, install, and repair all water mains, service, sewer, air and gas lines, valves, gauges, pumps, and fixtures, including sinks, commodes, urinals, dishwashers, disposals, stoves, ovens, residential boilers, furnaces, baseboard heat, food service equipment, steam and water lines, traps, relief and pressure reducing valves, vacuum systems, circulating and sump pumps, water softeners, expansion joints, gas and steam lines, acid washer, etc.

Inspect, maintain, and install hot water heating systems, piping, and convectors, and small residential-related furnace and heating systems.

Inspect, maintain, and repair well and potable water distribution systems, including fire hydrants.

Maintain and repair interior and exterior sanitary and storm sewer systems.

May be required to secure and maintain required plumbing permits.

Assist other workers as assigned.

Work independently and be self-starting.

Work with the least amount of inconvenience to all people involved.

Operates a university or personal vehicle safely while carrying out job responsibilities. Will authorize, pursuant to university policies and procedures, a driving record check, and will meet the driving authorization requirements through the course of employment in a position where you are authorized to drive a vehicle as part of your duties.

Carries out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws.

Responsible for maintaining confidentiality of information pursuant to university policies and/or state or federal laws.

Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically.

Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.

Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.

Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:

Train and guide the work of others in the performance of the characteristic duties.

Assist or perform work on other mechanical systems as needed.

Communicate effectively with students, staff, faculty, and visitors.

Having thorough knowledge of applicable plumbing codes, rules, and regulations (local, state, and federal).

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Work with and around others, including students, harmoniously in situations of variable temperatures, occasional noise, stressful workloads, and in inclement weather environments while maintaining positive customer relations.

Maintain University standards of good workmanship in both quality and quantity.

Read, understand, interpret, and follow blueprints, sketches, job specifications, layout piping and heating systems, directions, safety labels, equipment operation manuals, etc.

Use and understand the applied use of basic hand tools typically utilized by the plumbing trade.

Perform skilled work in all plumbing-related duties.

Understand and work with a variety of materials, parts, etc. for plumbing.

Use and be familiar with personal computer and mobile computing devices to communicate and document work orders, order materials, etc.

Communicate and maintain harmonious relations effectively with students, staff, faculty, and visitors.

Erect and work from ladders, scaffolding, boom truck, and related devices.

Have thorough knowledge of applicable plumbing codes, rules, and regulations (local, state, and federal).

Operate pipe cutters, pipe threaders, hacksaws, drill press, impact drills, sewer cleaning equipment, sound detectors, soldering equipment, arc and gas welders, and various hand tools.

Understand and know methods, codes, regulations, materials, tools, equipment, and safety precautions of the plumbing trade.

Perform mathematical computations with a high degree of accuracy.

Prepare, keep, and maintain accurate records and reports of job time and materials utilized in written and electronic format.

Understand, use good judgment, and follow procedures established through safety training and the Facilities Management Safety Manual.

Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences.

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

AFSCME members need to ensure their application reflects that minimum qualifications have been met in order to be considered for the position.

Initial Application Review Date:

November 30, 2026

Open Until Position is Filled?: Yes

Posting Close Date:

EEO Statement:

Ferris State University, an Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to cultivating an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences within its community, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.

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