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Human Resources

Plumber

This licensed plumbing professional serves university plumbing installation, maintenance and repair needs. This is a full time, on-campus position.  Generous benefits include health, retirement, considerable time off and access to multiple tuition scholarship programs for employees and dependents.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of potable and other water systems; safety and upkeep of the domestic water system and related fixtures; the supply water infrastructure; hot water supply equipment and related components
  • Installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of drainage systems; safety and upkeep of the sewage drainage systems and related equipment; drainage infrastructure; stormwater systems and kitchen drainage systems
  • Satisfy all plumbing code and compliance with the State and local AHJ; conduct and report backflow and cross-connection surveys; liaise with City of Bloomington Plumbing Inspector as needed
  • Work with the Supervisor of Building Trades in maintaining inventory and assist other trades as needed 

 

Requirements:

  • State of Illinois Plumbing License required
  • Minimum of 5 years experience; ability to independently perform installations, maintenance and repairs 
  • Knowledge of potable water systems, sump pumps, mixing valves, backflow and understanding of state plumbing code and related violations
  • Participate in 24/7 on-call roster
  • Participate in the snow removal on-call roster
  • Participate in department safety training
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Physical demands: Occasionally requires ability to lift up to 100 lbs.; Frequently requires twisting, turning, repetitive hand/wrist motion and forearm rotation, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, squatting, crawling, kneeling, climbing stairs and ladders, balancing and reaching above shoulder and down to floor and lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs.; Constantly requires standing, walking, traveling from building to building multiple times a day and lifting/carrying up to 25lbs.

 

Application Information:

Please download the application at www.iwu.edu/human-resources/job-openings/. Feel free to also include a resume and cover letter.  Review of applicant materials will begin immediately; position is open until filled.  

 

Submit to:

hr@iwu.edu

Illinois Wesleyan University
Human Resources, Holmes 209
1312 N. Park Street
Bloomington, IL  61701 

Phone: (309) 556-3536
Fax:  (309) 556-1710 

 

The final candidate will pass a pre-employment physical and background investigation.

 

$32.64/hr (37.5hrs/week)

 

An overview of IWU benefits can be found here. Illinois Wesleyan University does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Illinois Wesleyan University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to supporting and further building our community in these dimensions. Illinois Wesleyan University is an EEO Employer.  Illinois Wesleyan University’s sexual misconduct policy may be accessed at www.iwu.edu/human-resources/SexualMisconductPolicy.html.  Illinois Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusive excellence; details at www.iwu.edu/diversity.