Plumber/Pipefitter - Plumbing Shop

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Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.68%, totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan. Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs.

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JOB TITLE:

Journeyman Plumber/ Pipefitter

JOB PURPOSE:

• Perform journeyman-level plumbing work required to inspect, repair and maintain University water, gas, drainage, utility and heating systems.

This position involves on-call status. This position has been deemed essential as addressed in the University of Wyoming’s Employee Handbook. Employees in essential positions may be required to work during emergency closures and winter closure based on the nature of their job duties and the reasons for the closure.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and modify complex commercial and industrial mechanical systems such as regular utilities, heating, cooling, ventilating, process piping systems, pressure vessels, boilers, fire protection systems, temperature control systems, control valves, and all other plumbing fixtures on campus.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair and modify the steam-generating, distribution and utilization system including both the high and low-pressure sides of the system.

Field design, layout, fabricate and install any and all of the systems listed above. Read and interpret construction drawings, sketches and plans to determine equipment and materials required and appropriate methods of installation. Use rule, spirit level and plumb bob to locate passages for pipe through walls and floors.

Cut pipe passageways using manual and power tools; bend pipe using a bending machine or hand methods. Join pipe using screws, bolts, solder, solvents, slip and threaded joint fitting, and caulking. Inspect gas heating and water systems for damage including unsafe or unsanitary conditions, or for building code violations; recommend or take remedial action to bring gas heating and water systems to appropriate levels of safety and sanitation.

• Perform work in specialized plumbing areas by replacing plumbing fixtures such as sinks, commodes, hot water tanks, water treatment equipment, clean and repair sewer lines, drains, traps, and septic tanks; install, repair, and maintain hot water and steam heating systems; install, repair, and maintain burning equipment such as furnaces, ranges, grills, and fryers; repair and maintain various types and sizes of pumps.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

Recognize and report to appropriate department hazardous materials including asbestos, lead and mercury.

COMPETENCIES:

Analysis/Problem Identification Attention to Detail Consistency Quality Orientation Safety Awareness Work Tempo

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School Diploma or GED, plus completion of an approved four-year apprenticeship program that meets their requirements to obtain journeyman-level status. Experience: 3 years experience as a licensed journeyman-level plumber

Required license, certification, registration or other requirements:

Completion of an approved plumbing apprenticeship program (4 years) which meets the requirements to attain license from the State of Wyoming and the City of Laramie as a "Journeyman Plumber". Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A knowledgeable person with history of all aspects of plumbing from routine maintenance, service and new installs.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

Cover letter Resume or C.V. Contact information for four work-related references (references will only be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position). This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 12/18/2025 will receive full consideration. Due to a current system limitation, you may only be prompted to upload your resume/CV and a Cover Letter. To ensure your application is complete, we recommend you put all of your application materials into one file with your cover letter. However, if you're experiencing any issues in doing so, please send any additional application materials to recruit@uwyo.edu, and a recruiter will manually add them to your application packet. To help us process your application more efficiently, please include the 6-digit job ID number (located at the bottom of the job posting) in your email.

WORK LOCATION:

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work on main campus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship for H-1B work authorization or work visa is not available for this position.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie’s beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/