Industrial Plumbing Specialist

JLL • McPherson, KS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Plumber oversees the daily operation of the McPherson site’s general water processes and performs preventive and corrective maintenance on multiple water and drainage systems. The role requires a working knowledge of industrial building functionality and technical expertise with building infrastructure. The position may also include general maintenance and support duties as needed. Scheduled on-call work is required, and off-hours, evening, night, or weekend work may be required.

The Plumber operates, repairs, maintains, and installs piping and valves related to building water and plumbing systems; monitors heating and cooling valves, heating and hot-water equipment, pumps, filters, sewage plumbing, traps, and on-site kitchen utilities; reviews equipment logs; and diagnoses and corrects equipment malfunctions. The role coordinates with clients and work-order requestors to schedule maintenance while minimizing disruption to building users.

The position prioritizes and schedules preventive, corrective, and emergency work orders; tracks completion and outstanding work; supports team efficiency; coordinates with project teams; and oversees contracted maintenance, warranty obligations, and collection of equipment manuals and drawings. It also maintains a safe work environment, addresses EHS issues, completes required training, recommends and estimates repairs and improvements for budgeting, processes purchase requisitions and goods receipts, and maintains adequate supplies and equipment inventory.

This is an on-site role in McPherson, Kansas, with a first/morning shift schedule. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent minimum education.
• Journeyman’s plumbing trade license.
• At least 2 years of experience with industrial facility plumbing systems.
• Exposure to piping and plumbing systems, mechanical systems, and boiler controls or operation.
• Conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate in oral and written reports.
• Ability to lead by example and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to analyze information and make decisions based on a broad range of data.
• Ability to handle customer or consumer complaints effectively.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications such as Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform overhead work and work at heights.
• Availability for scheduled on-call work; off-hours, evening, night, or weekend work may be required.
• Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Universal EPA license.
• Experience with refrigeration systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of the site’s general water processes.
• Operate, repair, perform preventive maintenance on, and install piping and valves for building water and plumbing systems.
• Determine the frequency of system repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Understand building engineering design and critical support systems; identify shortcomings, troubleshoot problems, and respond to operational or emergency situations.
• Monitor and maintain heating and cooling valves, heating and hot-water equipment, pumps, valves, piping, filters, sewage plumbing, traps, and on-site kitchen utilities.
• Review equipment logs and report problems or malfunctions.
• Diagnose malfunctioning equipment and take corrective action to restore satisfactory operation.
• Coordinate with clients to schedule equipment outages for preventive maintenance while minimizing impact on end users.
• Communicate with work-order requestors and coordinate operational windows with client representatives.
• Ensure work is performed efficiently with minimal disruption; track completed and outstanding work orders and support team efficiency.
• Prioritize preventive, corrective, and emergent work orders and schedule and assign work with the work-order clerk and scheduler/planner.
• Coordinate with project teams so appropriate Facilities Operations resources are consulted and informed.
• Direct contracted maintenance work, monitor timely completion, oversee equipment warranty obligations, and obtain equipment manuals and drawings from installers or contractors.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment; identify and remediate EHS issues and follow hazardous-material storage, use, and disposal policies.
• Complete required JLL and client training and comply with training standards.
• Recommend and estimate facility repairs and improvements for the annual budget.
• Review and submit facility purchase requisitions and ensure timely goods receipting.
• Maintain adequate inventories of tools and supplies, including preparing purchase-order requests, developing stock-material sources, and checking inventory and equipment condition.
• Perform additional duties as requested.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care.
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.
• Supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package prioritizing mental, physical, and emotional health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED