Job Details

Sr. Plumber

Position Number: 6637020
Location: Bowling Green, OH
Position Type: Facilities Management

Sr. Plumber

Bowling Green State University

Salary: $34.23 - $37.38 Hourly
Job Type: Full-Time
Division: Finance & Administration
Opening Date: 10/09/2025
Location: Main Campus (BG), OH
Job Number: BGSU01126
Department: Finance & Administration
Closing: Continuous

Summary

Under general supervision from the MEP Superintendent, the Senior Plumber is responsible for maintenance and troubleshooting on various piping systems including storm & sanitary system, chilled water, steam, air, gas, high- and low-pressure steam lines, heating systems, air compressors, or pneumatic controls.

Essential Functions

Maintains and repairs general plumbing components to include mixing valves, toilets, urinals, faucets, hose bibs, drains, domestic cold/hot, deionized water, and chilled water lines.
Plan, implement, and perform preventive maintenance on equipment per the manufacture specifications.
Repairs and replaces steam to hot water exchangers for major building heating systems and pools.
Repairs and replaces pneumatic steam valves, radiator valves, traps, and steam and condensate pipes.
Repairs and replaces domestic hot water heat pumps, chilled water pumps, sump pumps, and sewage pumps.
Installs, tests, and repairs all sizes of backflow prevention devices.
Leads troubleshooting efforts and repairs steam, domestic water, chilled water, and gas distribution systems.
Assist in procuring parts and/or services for maintenance or replacement of plumbing equipment and demonstrate proficiency in using a computer maintenance management system (CMMS) to enter service request.
Interprets and applies blueprints to plan plumbing repairs and modifications.
May be required to serve as a lead worker and/or supervise, instruct and train semi-skilled and Plumbing workers and trades people; assist supervisor in allocating work assignments; reviewing and evaluating work performance in training new personnel; coordinate work with other trades
Responds to after-hours emergencies; works during inclement weather; and works to support various events on campus during non-business hours
Perform related duties based on departmental need

Minimum Qualifications

The following Experience is required:

Minimum of five years' experience as a journeyman level Plumber

The following Education is required:

High school diploma or GED required
State of Ohio Backflow certified
Successful completion of a trades certification or apprenticeship program as a journeyman Plumber
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and be insurable under the University's insurance

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of basic science, math, and scientific methods
Knowledge of basic reading skills
Ability to carry out verbal and/or written instructions
Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and written
Detailed-oriented and highly accurate
Ability to work in changing environment
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to interact effectively with students, faculty and/or staff or the public and represent BGSU appropriately
Ability to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities
Knowledge of computer skills such as MS Office, presentations, spreadsheets and/or database entry/query
Ability to access and maintain document imaging systems, including scanning and filing documents
Ability to draft office correspondence
Ability to operate hand and/or power tools appropriate to the trade
Ability to read and understand blue prints and schematics

Required Documents to Upload to Application: Resume

Deadline to apply: The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by October 23, 2025.

BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Bowling Green State University is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to ensuring an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and encourage applications from all regardless of sex, race, veteran-status, disability, age, gender identity, genetic information, religion, or sexual orientation. EEOC Know Your Rights Poster: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.

BGSU is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/bgsu/jobs/5107149/sr-plumber

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