Plumber II - Enterprise Physical Operations

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

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The Enterprise Physical Operations, Infrastructure, Capital Programs & Real Estate (EPO) department at WashU provides integrated operational, infrastructure, planning, and facility services that support the university’s mission of excellence in education, research, patient care, and community engagement.

Guided by our PRIDE+ Core Values of Professionalism & Planning, Respect & Responsibility, Integrity & Integration, Dedication & Delivery, Excellence & Enterprise Alignment, and Accountability & Stewardship, EPO fosters a culture centered on collaboration, strategic partnership, innovation, accountability, and service excellence across the university enterprise.

EPO manages and supports 28 million gross square feet across 235+ buildings and associated infrastructure systems, encompassing academic, research, clinical, residential, administrative, and support facilities across the university’s campuses and operations. Our teams provide strategic leadership and operational expertise in facility management, infrastructure services, capital project delivery, real estate operations, planning, sustainability, engineering, maintenance, environmental services, public safety support, and enterprise operational services.

EPO creates and maintains safe, innovative, efficient, mission-driven environments that support our students, faculty, staff, patients, researchers, and community partners.

For additional information and to hear directly from members of our team, please visit: https://facilities.med.wustl.edu/Careers.

Performs skilled installation, maintenance, and repairs of complex plumbing and piping systems across the medical school campus, including natural gas, lab vacuum, compressed air, R.O./D.I. water, steam, and condensate systems. Independently plans and completes short‑range projects, troubleshoots system issues, and performs tasks such as cabling drains, clearing lines, and installing or sweating piping. Interprets plumbing codes and blueprints, estimates labor and material needs, coordinates work with customers and contractors, and manages service interruptions to minimize operational impact. Effective communication and follow‑through are essential to ensure systems are restored to proper conditions and facility stakeholders remain informed.

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

• Trade school diploma in plumbing or combination of education and/or experience.
• Three years of experience in plumbing.

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

American Backflow Assembly Tester - American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA)

General Maintenance Or Skilled Trade Function (3 Years) Hospital Or Large Corporate/Industrial Complex (5 Years)

Not Applicable Blueprint Reading, Climbing Structures, Color Vision, Communication, Continuing Learning, Depth Perception, Diagnosing Problems, Drain Cleaning, Guest Service, Handheld Power Tools, Handling Guest Complaints, Internal Development, Maintenance Work, Organizational Commitment, Plumbing Codes, Plumbing Maintenance, Plumbing Systems, Power Tools, Preventive Maintenance, Problem Solving, Professional Integrity, Strive for Excellence, Teamwork, Timeline Management, Visual Acuity

A Class E (MO) or Class D (IL) license and a good driving record are required for this position.

Associate degree - Plumbing

G11-H

$27.21 - $43.56 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.