Department: Facilities Services

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Starting at $28.00 and commensurate with experience

Work Schedule: 7:45 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement.

Job Story

At our university, reliable plumbing systems are the backbone of a safe and functional environment for students, faculty, and staff. Behind the scenes, our plumbing team ensures that classrooms, laboratories, and kitchens operate seamlessly, because when the basics work, learning and research thrive.

We’re seeking a skilled plumber with at least two (2) years of experience in installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems. In this role, you’ll do more than fix leaks, you’ll be a key contributor to maintaining and improving the systems that keep our campus running. From installing domestic water pumps and piping lines to repairing steam stations and condensate return systems, your expertise will make a real impact every day.

This isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to join a team that values craftsmanship, reliability, and continuous improvement. If you’re ready to bring your skills to a place where they truly make a difference, apply today and help keep our campus flowing!

Job Summary

Performs skilled plumbing work involving the maintenance, installation or repair or plumbing and steam systems, fittings and accessories. Work includes a variety or skilled tasks in major installation, repair, renovation, and construction or plumbing and steam systems to specifications or plumbing codes.

Essential Functions

Installs, maintains and repairs domestic water pumps, water piping lines, water filters and plumbing fixtures.
Carries out preventive maintenance program to maintain plumbing fixtures, specialized kitchen, laundry and laboratory equipment.
Repairs and maintains steam stations, valves, heating and condensate return stations, and sewer and storm drains.
Interprets blueprints and works from sketches or verbal instructions. Assists trade staff and contractors as necessary to coordinate repairs to plumbing.
Shovels and removes snow and ice from designated areas such as roofs, sidewalks and entryways as required.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years of experience in plumbing

Required License/Certifications/Training:

• Valid Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of work related agency operations, safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to understand and follow explicit instructions, both in oral and written form.
• Ability to work effectively with fellow workers and others.
• Ability to assist others as needed.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to position self for inspection, construction or maintenance of equipment and/or buildings including confined, elevated and loud noise spaces.
Frequent 60-90%
Ability to use tools, equipment, and technology necessary to do the job. This includes dexterity in instrument manipulation.
Frequent 60-90%
Ability to move, transport, and/or deliver items, supplies, or equipment.
Frequent 60-90%
Ability to drive state vehicle.
Rare 0-30%
Ability to remove snow and ice from designated areas.
Rare 0-30%
Ability to ascend and descend ladders and/or stairs.
Rare 0-30%

Additional Physical Requirement:

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force to constantly move objects.