Duties & Responsibilities:
- Maintains and repairs domestic water systems, storm and sanitary piping, and grease basins
- Submits plumbing work permits to Cook County (for Health Sciences Campus applicants only)
- Must stay current on all City and County plumbing codes
- Works closely with contractors on site to ensure work performed meets current plumbing codes
- Performs work assignments received, both verbal and through the work order software system
- Maintains records of work performed using the work order management software system
- Maintains inventory
- Performs work assignments to make the campus facilities as safe and secure as possible for all students, staff and faculty
- May, at times, be needed to assist with snow removal
- Performs other duties as assigned

A minimum of a high school diploma, GED or trade school diploma and three-five years of related experience in residential, industrial, or commercial setting.

- Must have experience in all aspects of the plumbing trade as related to commercial building maintenance
- Ability to follow manuals, schematic plans, blueprints, and other specifications required
- Must have knowledge of City and/or County code requirements
- Ability to use tools of the trade
- Ability to work in high and/or confined spaces
- Ability to carry materials to perform work functions
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Must supply their own hand tools
- Must be willing to work successfully with other trades to perform job duties
- Must be able to work irregular hours if needed, to perform job requirements
- Preferred candidates would also have plumbing experience in an University/research environment
- Backflow and RPZ certification preferred.

- Current City of Chicago or State of Illinois Plumber's License
- Current State of Illinois Contractor's License and Insurance (for Health Sciences Campus applicants only)
- General Contractor license (for Health Sciences Campus applicants only)
- Must have a current Driver's License in good standing
- Must become member of IUOE Local 399 within 90 days of accepting position and maintain good standing with IUOE Local 399

- Knowledge and proficiency with computers
- Proficiency with MS Office software (Word, Excel, etc.)
- Experience with a work order management system preferred