Job Description
Position Summary
Facilities Management is entrusted with the development, care, maintenance, and operation of Colorado State University’s physical properties. Our purpose is to create and sustain environments that support CSU’s land-grant mission, fostering the success of students, faculty, and staff through world-class academic, research, and outreach programs. To learn more about this department, please visit our website .
The Journey Level Plumber performs the layout, installation, maintenance, and repair of water, waste/vent, storm drain, gas, and vacuum systems for new construction and remodel projects. Key duties include reading blueprints to execute material take-offs, ordering supplies, and developing labor and material estimates for project bidding and budgeting. This role is also responsible for scheduling necessary utility shutdowns and excavations, maintaining plumbing tools and equipment, and ensuring all installations strictly adhere to relevant plumbing and building codes. This position is part of the Remodel & Construction Services Plumbing Shop within Facilities.
Application deadline is 11:59 p.m. on Monday, October 5th.
Job Duties
Plumbing system installations, Perform the layout and installation of all potable water, waste and vent systems, storm drain systems, natural gas systems, specialty gas and vacuum systems being added or modified for remodels or for new construction projects.
Materials, Read blueprints and calculates materials needed. Orders and obtains proper supplies. Estimate new construction and remodel, material/labor for bidding purposes. Consult with other units for estimating conflicts. Develop estimates from written and verbal instructions. Work with PM to arrive at project budget.
Miscellaneous, Other related duties as assigned or requested in order to meet the needs, goals and objectives of the department. Perform maintenance on plumbing tools, equipment and systems.
Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment Criminal and Motor Vehicle Background Check
Pre-employment Physical
Valid Driver’s License - Regular
Shift Work - may be required to work non-traditional hours, i.e., swing shift. night shift,
On-call Status - be able to respond to after-hour calls (within 45 minute time frame) from the Department's answering, shop and or dispatch areas.
Essential Services Designation - Required to be on duty to perform essential and/or emergency services of the agency without delay or interruption.
In-person
Minimum Qualifications:
To be considered for this position, candidates must demonstrate in the application materials:
Experience Only: Journey or Master Level License plumbing license
Preferred Qualifications:
The highly desired candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities, personal characteristics, and experience directly related and critical to this position:
Commercial Plumbing experience
Experience working in a higher education setting
Experience with med gas, polypropylene pipe, and threading pipe
Demonstrated customer service experience
Basic computer skills
Experience with other trades
Directly Related State Service
Salary Range
$59,460 – $71,352 + Full Benefits
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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Application Information
Required Application Documents
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