Commercial Plumber

Battelle • Columbus, OH

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Battelle as a Senior Crafts Fabricator, applying skilled-trades expertise to maintain, improve, and support facilities and systems that enable critical research and operations. This is a hands-on role for an experienced journeyman-level professional who can independently troubleshoot issues and carry out complex maintenance, fabrication, construction, and renovation work. The position works across multiple craft areas, follows applicable codes and safety requirements, and may provide direction to personnel and contractors. It also contributes to project planning and cost estimates to help keep Battelle facilities operating safely, reliably, and effectively.

Work takes place indoors and outdoors and may involve operating specialized equipment, completing required training or certifications, and accessing equipment or confined work areas. The role requires a valid Ohio Driver’s License and compliance with Battelle safety, security, and operational requirements. Battelle notes that vaccination and other safety protocols may apply depending on job duties, work location, or client requirements.

The salary range is $59,500–$83,300 per year, in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. Compensation is determined by factors including education, relevant experience, skills, and certifications; ranges may vary by location and market conditions.

Requirements

• Experienced journeyman-level skilled-trades professional.
• Ability to work across multiple craft areas and resolve facility and system issues independently.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, system diagrams, technical drawings, and related documentation.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, equipment, and trade-specific techniques.
• Ability to follow applicable codes, procedures, safety requirements, and industry practices.
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License.
• Ability to complete applicable training or certifications for specialized activities when required.

Responsibilities

• Perform journeyman-level installation, modification, maintenance, repair, and overhaul of facility systems and equipment.
• Troubleshoot system problems and potential failures using technical knowledge, sound judgment, and established trade practices.
• Support facility construction, demolition, renovation, installation, fabrication, and maintenance activities.
• Apply skills across multiple craft disciplines to complete assignments with minimal supervision and limited written or graphic instructions.
• Read and interpret blueprints, system diagrams, technical drawings, and other documentation.
• Perform installation and fabrication using appropriate hand tools, power tools, equipment, and trade-specific techniques.
• Follow applicable regulatory codes, requirements, procedures, and recognized industry practices.
• Direct and coordinate assigned personnel as needed to complete projects and maintenance activities safely and efficiently.
• Maintain appropriate security of facilities, systems, equipment, and project work.
• Provide cost estimates for small- to medium-sized projects and information for departmental budgeting when required.
• Direct and inspect outside contractors’ work on designated projects when assigned.
• Safely operate required equipment and complete applicable training or certification for specialized activities when required.
• Perform work in indoor and outdoor environments, including tasks involving lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and accessing equipment or confined work areas.
• Maintain a valid Ohio Driver’s License and comply with Battelle safety, security, and operational requirements.

Benefits

• Flexible compressed work schedule, with most teams receiving every other Friday off.
• Work flexibility, including a stated 60% in-office and 40% remote model, dependent on team and position needs.
• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits, plus optional supplemental benefits.
• Partner coverage, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, with a 5% employer contribution for most employees and matching contributions on top of that.
• Tuition assistance for higher education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed