Posting Number:
0601242
Position Title:
Plumber
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Job Type:
Full-Time
Staff Term:
12 Months
Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates):
8:00 am to 4:30
Academic Year Schedule (dates):
Faculty Term:
Position Type:
Staff
Department:
Plumbing Shop
Job Summary/Basic Function:
Under the general supervision of the Lead Plumber, maintain the plumbing and gas infrastructure across all college facilities, including completion of deferred maintenance & capital improvement projects. General plumbing service and maintenance as required by the College. Respond to emergency calls, weather related emergencies, and other situations as required to minimize service interruptions, damage to facilities or injury to members of our community. Provide services to enhance energy conservation and reduce utility expense.
Job Responsibilities Include, but are not limited to:
- Responsible for all Plumbing operations on campus. Install, maintain and diagnose all related equipment. Research and recommend improvements and enhancements. Supervise outside vendors and contractors ensuring contract compliance.
- Responsible for water distribution within campus including back flow preventers, building water, sanitary, acid waste and pH neutralization systems, drains, vents, fixtures, dishwashers, garbage disposal, hot water tanks, hot water generators, valves, traps, and reducing valves.
- Install, repair and maintain all plumbing and sanitary systems in accordance with the rules promulgated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Board of Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters.
- Respond to all requests and complaints in a professional, courteous and timely manner.
- Order materials and supplies; work from plans and schedule tests and inspections of work.
- Inspect sprinkler piping and heads, reset automatic sprinkler valves and conduct hydrostatic tests of systems. Maintain compressors on dry systems.
- Evaluate and make recommendations about improvements to services.
- Complete administrative forms and reports as needed, showing computer literacy.
- Compliance with all department and College policies and procedures.
- Exercise sound judgment when using equipment and chemicals, and must follow and use safety standards and precautions.
- Operate college vehicles in a safe and reasonable manner.
- Perform related work as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:1. High School or trade school graduate or equivalent.
2. 3-5 years’ experience on heavy construction or in commercial, institutional or industrial work as an apprentice or journeyman plumber or equivalent combination.
Must have a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record
Preferred Qualifications:Current Commonwealth of Massachusetts Master Plumbers License
Compensation and Benefits:To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program.
When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.
The starting hourly rate range for this position is $28 – $35/hr, depending upon the licensure, qualifications, education and experience of the candidate.
Physical Demands:- Physically capable of lifting 50 – 80 lbs
- Ability to work from ladders and staging without fear of height.
- Ability to work in crawlspaces and other confined areas
- Ability to work on your feet for hours at a time
ADA Statement:Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
Eeo Statement:Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Posting Date:10/09/2025
Closing Date:Open Until Filled:Yes
Contact(s):Office of Human Resources
Contact Phone/Extension:508-286-8206
Contact Email:careers@wheatoncollege.edu
Contact Fax:Special Instructions to Candidates:The federal government and the state of Massachusetts have made the decision to end the COVID-19 public health emergency. Effective June 1, 2023, the college will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for members of our community. Rather, we strongly recommend that everyone stay up to date on their vaccinations, including boosters, as recommended by their health care provider. While we will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations, we strongly encourage members of our campus community to adhere to public health recommendations for vaccination to protect against COVID-19, as well as influenza and other diseases.
References:Supplemental Questions:Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Optional & Required Documents:Required Documents- List of References
- Resume
Optional Documents- Cover Letter
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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