Plumber/Pipefitter

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its education programs or activities, including admissions and employment. The University prohibits any form of retaliation taken against anyone for reporting discrimination, harassment, or retaliation for otherwise engaging in protected activity. Read the full statement. Job Grade Job Grade FP16H Division Division Business and Finance College/Dept College/Dept Facilities Management and Planning Department Department Maintenance, Operations and Utilities Requisition Number Requisition Number 2026-00312 Work Schedule Work Schedule Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting? Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting? No remote/telecommute opportunity Appointment Term Appointment Term 12- 12/12 months Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy? Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy? Yes Pay Information Pay Information $28.35 - $30.28 Pay Schedule Pay Schedule Hourly FLSA Designation FLSA Designation Non-Exempt Position Summary Under general supervision, provide technical installation, operation and maintenance of University Campus plumbing and pipe fitter work as it relates to general buildings plumbing and piping systems and those systems characteristics to a college academic multi-building environment while complying with State and National Codes and Regulations. Job Duties Responsibility Area: Responsibility Area: Install and Repair Plumbing Systems Duties: Installing and repair of plumbing systems which include but not limited to potable water systems, drains, waste, and vent systems and associated equipment, low pressure steam lines and traps, chilled water lines, fire hydrants, and backflow preventers. Percentage Of Time Percentage Of Time 20 Essential Function: Yes Responsibility Area: Duties: May be required to assist in the repairs of fire protection, domestic water mains distribution lines, and respond to natural gas leaks. Percentage Of Time Percentage Of Time 20 Essential Function: Yes Responsibility Area: Responsibility Area: Work on Sink Faucets, Water Closets, Etc. Duties: Ability to work on sinks faucets, water closets, flush valves, water coolers, water heaters, water softeners, backflow preventers, pumps, etc. Percentage Of Time Percentage Of Time 20 Essential Function: Yes Responsibility Area: Responsibility Area: Preventative Maintenance Duties: Perform preventative maintenance with assigned areas Percentage Of Time Percentage Of Time 20 Essential Function: Yes Responsibility Area: Responsibility Area: Locating Services Duties: Provide locating services on campus and use locating equipment properly Percentage Of Time Percentage Of Time 5 Essential Function: Yes Responsibility Area: Responsibility Area: Construction Duties: Participate in new and remodel construction design reviews, construction installations inspections and final check list preparations Percentage Of Time Percentage Of Time 5 Essential Function: Yes Responsibility Area: Responsibility Area: Emergency Utility Repairs Duties: Respond to emergency utility repairs after normal business hours Percentage Of Time Percentage Of Time 5 Essential Function: Yes Responsibility Area: Responsibility Area: Blue Prints, Construction Plans, and Utility Plans Duties: Understand and demonstrate the ability to read blue prints, construction plans and utility plans Percentage Of Time Percentage Of Time 5 Essential Function: Yes Required and Preferred Qualifications Required Education High School Diploma or equivalent ( GED ) Required Experience Minimum of 5 years-experience in the installation plumbing industry working for a company performing similar services required by UNO Required License/Certification Valid City of Omaha Journeyman Plumbers License or Uniform Plumbing Code Journeyman License Backflow Certification Valid Drivers License Required Additional Qualifications NA Preferred Education Associate Degree in a related field of study – similar Military experience is acceptable Compliance Requirements Credit Check Credit Check No Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check Yes Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment Yes Drug Screen Drug Screen Yes Supplemental Question Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes No * Do you have a Valid City of Omaha Journeyman Plumbers License or Uniform Plumbing Code Journeyman License? Yes No #J-18808-Ljbffr University Of Nebraska Omaha