Plumber, Academic Maintenance

Fort Hays State University•Hays, KS

49d•Onsite

About The Position

Fort Hays State University is looking to hire one full-time Plumber. This position will be responsible for installs plumbing system in remodeling and new construction projects. Along with preventative maintenance, repairs, renovation, construction, and inspections of plumbing and steam systems according to specifications or plumbing codes. Maintain and repair all natural gas services including valves. Respond to emergency plumbing calls. Benefits: Competitive benefit package • 10 - Paid Holidays Annually • Accrued PTO - 6.77 hours vacation and 3.7 hours sick leave per biweekly pay period. • 1 Discretionary Day annually (after 6 months of employment) • Optional work hours 7- 3:30, or 8- 4:30 M- F. • Minimal cost individual health insurance, or Family plan available with optional Dental and Vision To view full explanation FHSU's competitive benefits package visit FHSU Benefits. Minimum Qualifications: This position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, as well as three years of experience as a journeyman level plumber. An Associate’s Degree or vocational school certification may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Preferred Qualifications: Associate’s degree Current plumbing license More than 3 years of experience as a journeyman level plumber Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Read and interpret blueprints Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin November 18, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Responsibilities: Installs plumbing systems in renovation or construction projects. Interprets and applies mechanical and structural blueprints to plan plumbing repairs and modifications. Maintains and repairs plumbing fixtures, faucets, valves, fittings, bath and shower facilities, water heaters and related equipment. Cuts and welds metals and other materials necessary to complete plumbing projects. Responds to emergency plumbing call such as clogged drains, broken water lines, frozen pipes, gas odors and possible gas leaks, etc. Installs, tests and repairs all sizes of backflow prevention devices. Diagnoses leaks, stoppages, inadequate supply or faulty operation of water, steam, gas and air lines. Inspects suspected problem areas and components related to the building mechanical systems and utilities. Plans, installs, repairs, replaces, and maintains piping systems in order to maintain hot and cold water supply systems, sewage and drainage systems in operational condition. Rebuilds circulating pumps on the heating and cooling systems. Cleans sanitary drainage and sewer systems by opening clogged drains and traps. Installation of VAV and Fan powered boxes, along with basic duct work. Plans, fabricates, installs and maintains steam systems. Ability to organize and prioritize work. May work with and mentor students. Other duties as assigned. Appointment Date: Start date will be determined after acceptance of an offer and background check clearance. Application Process: To apply for this position, please visit FHSU Careers. Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted. Required Application Documents: Applicants should submit a resume. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact: Blake Weigel 785-628-5222 [email protected] Community of Hays FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home. Notice of Non-discrimination – Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status. Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check. Notice to KPERS retirees applying for a position: Recent legislation changes working-after-retirement rules for both you and your employer if you go back to work for a KPERS employer. Please contact your KPERS representative or www.kpers.org for further information on how this might affect you. Fort Hays State University was founded in 1902 as the Western Branch of Kansas State Normal School-a teacher's college. Our hometown, Hays, Kansas, is located on the high plains of north-central Kansas. The original home of the institution was on the grounds of Fort Hays, a Nineteenth-Century frontier military outpost. The state of Kansas initially intended the university's academic programs to focus on agriculture, but it opened in as a "normal" or teacher's college. Our mission is to develop the engaged global citizen-leaders our world needs. FHSU today is a regional comprehensive public university where determined, innovative, and caring faculty and staff share a deep commitment to teaching and mentoring students. Total enrollment at FHSU exceeds 14,000 students who pursue their educational goals on-campus, online, and at our two international partnership campuses in China. Employers tell us the combination of challenging academic programs, close faculty/student relationships, and the abundance of experiential learning opportunities our students enjoy while at FHSU set our students apart in competitive job markets worldwide. More than 95% of FHSU students secure jobs or higher education opportunities after they graduate. And FHSU consistently ranks among the top regional universities in the American Midwest. A pioneer in distance education, we began delivering correspondence courses to teachers in rural Kansas early in the 20th Century. Today, FHSU Online delivers more than 200 flexible, affordable, and high-quality online programs. Over the years, FHSU Online received many accolades, including U.S. News & World Report Online Programs rankings, GetEducated.com, Best Buys in Education, among others. The university has rich sports and cultural programming, all of which enjoy tremendous community support. The Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center is home to the Encore Series, which hosts many traveling Broadway shows, the Hays Symphony, university, and other national and world-caliber performances. The university supports one of the most extensive and successful intercollegiate sports programs of any comparably sized college or university in America, boasting numerous All-American athletes and eight national championships. Nearly 400 athletes compete annually in eight men's and eight women's sports. FHSU is a member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association, which comprises 14 schools from Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Oklahoma. Click here to go back to the Job Listings. Visit the Fort Hays State University homepage at www.fhsu.edu.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
three years of experience as a journeyman level plumber
An Associate’s Degree or vocational school certification may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree
Current plumbing license
More than 3 years of experience as a journeyman level plumber
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Read and interpret blueprints

Responsibilities

Installs plumbing systems in renovation or construction projects.
Interprets and applies mechanical and structural blueprints to plan plumbing repairs and modifications.
Maintains and repairs plumbing fixtures, faucets, valves, fittings, bath and shower facilities, water heaters and related equipment.
Cuts and welds metals and other materials necessary to complete plumbing projects.
Responds to emergency plumbing call such as clogged drains, broken water lines, frozen pipes, gas odors and possible gas leaks, etc.
Installs, tests and repairs all sizes of backflow prevention devices.
Diagnoses leaks, stoppages, inadequate supply or faulty operation of water, steam, gas and air lines.
Inspects suspected problem areas and components related to the building mechanical systems and utilities.
Plans, installs, repairs, replaces, and maintains piping systems in order to maintain hot and cold water supply systems, sewage and drainage systems in operational condition.
Rebuilds circulating pumps on the heating and cooling systems.
Cleans sanitary drainage and sewer systems by opening clogged drains and traps.
Installation of VAV and Fan powered boxes, along with basic duct work.
Plans, fabricates, installs and maintains steam systems.
Ability to organize and prioritize work.
May work with and mentor students.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive benefit package
10 - Paid Holidays Annually
Accrued PTO - 6.77 hours vacation and 3.7 hours sick leave per biweekly pay period.
1 Discretionary Day annually (after 6 months of employment)
Optional work hours 7- 3:30, or 8- 4:30 M- F.
Minimal cost individual health insurance, or Family plan available with optional Dental and Vision

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