Plumber 2- Facilities Division

Salary: $48,841.00 Annually
Location : West Chester University, PA
Job Type: Regular / Full-Time
Job Number: 26-136
Department: Finance & Administration
Division: Plumbing Shop
Opening Date: 04/30/2026


Position Summary
Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania Facilities Division invites applicants to apply for the vacant position of Plumber 2.

West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.


WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.

As part of this community, the Facilities Division designs, constructs and maintains a dynamic, safe, and sustainable campus to continually advance its nationally benchmarked living and learning community. Under the supervision of the Plumbing shop foreman, the selected candidate will perform technical work in the planning, lay out, installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems, components, and fixtures for air, gas, oil, water, steam, irrigation, waste disposal, or other related piping systems.

The selected candidate must be able to work from heights, ladders and scaffolding. Must be able to operate and work from a scissor or man lift and the bucket lift truck. As well as lift up to 50 pounds.

The selected candidate is to possess, at the time of application, or obtain, within 18 months of the date of hire, a valid certification issued by the Pennsylvania State Board for Certification of Water and Wastewater System Operators as a water or wastewater operator that is equal to or greater than the classification and subclassification of the water/wastewater system to be operated or maintained. Certification must be continuously maintained for the duration of employment in the position. The candidate is to possess, at the time of application, or obtain, within six months of the date of hire a valid ASSE #5110 certification to test backflow preventors or a valid ASSE #5130 certification to repair backflow preventors. Certification must be continuously maintained for the duration of employment in the position.
Responsibilities include:

• Determines time, equipment, labor and material resources, and work methods needed for a variety of installation, repair, and maintenance projects.
• Inspects structures to assess material and equipment needs, establishes the sequence of pipe installations, and plans work around physical obstructions.
• Determines the layout, pitch, elevation, pressure reduction, expansion, and operation of various piping systems and equipment.
• Maintains knowledge of regulations, codes, utility provider guidelines, materials, and installation and testing procedures used in gas and fuel piping systems.
• Monitors, guides, and instructs employees engaged in resolving complex or unique repair and installation issues.
• Updates and maintains technical and archival drawings or records based on construction, installation, and repair alterations.
• Locates, identifies, and marks underground utilities necessary for installation and repair projects.
• Identifies training needs of lower-level Plumbers and other employees based on inspection of work and observation of work methods.
• Participates in the training or retraining of employees related to the maintenance, repair, and installation of plumbing systems.
• Participate in the performance of the lower-level job and other trades' tasks consistent with operational and organizational requirements.
• Operates motor vehicles
• Perform other related work as required

As a member of the Facilities Divisional staff, this position is deemed essential. Essential employees must remain or report to work during partial or full day closings of the University due to hazardous road conditions, emergency circumstances or for other reasons. The selected candidate must be available to work overtime as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Five years of experience in the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing components and fixtures including two years performing plumbing installation and repair assignments independently in commercial, industrial, or multi-unit residential structures;

OR

• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes two years performing plumbing installation and repair assignments independently in commercial, industrial, or multi-unit residential structures.
• Valid driver's license

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of methods, materials, and practices of the plumbing and pipefitting trades.
• Knowledge of regulations, building codes, and the safety and hazard precautions related to plumbing and piping systems.
• Knowledge of the care and use of tools used in the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems, fixtures, and components.
• Knowledge of flows, pressure, and capacity of water tanks and lines.
• Knowledge of the use and functionality of Microsoft Office Suite software.
• Ability to troubleshoot system issues using diagnostic methods and processes of the plumbing and pipefitting trades.
• Ability to create diagrams and drawings that lay out the piping material, sizing, and components necessary to perform piping system installations and modifications.
• Ability to read and interpret HVAC, architectural, plumbing, and electrical system blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years' experience at a journeyman level

Special Instructions
Salary and benefits are dictated by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) collective bargaining agreement.

Candidates must apply online at
Required Documents for Consideration

To be considered for the position, upload the following to the application:

1. Resume
2. List of references with contact information

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The advertisement may be removed without notice upon receipt of a sufficient pool of qualified candidates. Due to the nature of the position, employment visa sponsorship is not available.
Applicants must successfully complete the interview process to be considered as a finalist.

All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment background checks.


Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances West Chester University's educational mission. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action - Equal Opportunity Employer .

Email for questions regarding the application process.
WCU proudly offers comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance, generous retirement plans, many wellness programs, a tuition waiver for self and family members, and training, development and advancement opportunities.

• On the first working day, new employees are eligible to enroll in medical benefit plans and can choose between two PPO plans or an HMO plan.

• Supplemental dental, vision, hearing and prescription coverage is also offered to employees.
• The Get Healthy Wellness program rewards participants with reduced health care premiums and provides tools and resources to maintain good health.
• Flexible spending accounts allow employees to withhold income from their paychecks before taxes for reimbursement of approved medical and dependent care expenses.
• A University mission to support employee personal and professional growth.
• PASSHE tuition waiver lowers the cost of college expenses.
• Leave and time-off benefits include generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays.
• Choice of two group retirement plans with generous employer contributions.
• Voluntary retirement plans offer two additional options to save and invest money for retirement and are available to all employees upon their date of hire.
• Group life insurance is provided at no cost to all permanent employees.
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance (LTD) and voluntary group life and personal accident insurance (VGLIP/AD&D) are available to employees.
• State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP) provides a wide range of free services including counseling, legal, and financial services.

The employee group for this position is American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).


For additional benefit details please see the PASSHE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PAGE .
Theinformation is provided for general purposes only. Legal Plan Documents will govern any discrepancies that may arise. Benefits, benefit levels, and eligibility rules are subject to change. The benefits described are available to most employees; however, certain eligibility requirements must be met.
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