Journeyman Plumber

Inwood Management is looking for a Journeyman Plumber, who supports campus operations by installing, maintaining, and repairing plumbing systems in the residence halls and dining facilities. The role emphasizes safety, code compliance, customer service to students/faculty/staff, and reliable service delivery within a diverse, high-traffic campus environment.

• Installs, repairs, and maintains potable water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, natural gas, and specialty piping (e.g., compressed air, vacuum)
• Maintains and repairs fixtures (toilets, sinks, showers, eyewash stations, emergency showers), water heaters/boilers, sump pumps, ejector pumps, and circulating pumps
• Services and tests backflow prev enters, RPZs, and ensure cross-connection control per campus program and local code
• Conducts preventive maintenance (PMs) on valves, regulators, traps, expansion tanks, and heat exchangers; documents PM completion in CMMS
• Supports utility systems: domestic water mains, steam/condensate interfaces in buildings, chilled-water tie-ins, and meter reading
• Works safely in residential environments; coordinates with EHS on chemical/biological safety and lockout/tagout
• Responds to residence hall service calls, prioritizing resident safety, accessibility (ADA), and timely restoration
• Communicates clearly with faculty, staff, and students; provides courteous, professional service with minimal disruption to teaching/research
• Ensures work complies with applicable codes (IPC/UPC, local/state code), NFPA guidelines, ADA requirements, and university standards
• Performs leak detection and pressure testing; maintains inspection/testing records (e.g., backflow, gas tests)
• Uses the campus CMMS to receive/close work orders, tracks labor/materials, and updates asset histories
• Follows EHS protocols (PPE, confined space entry, hot work permits, LOTO); participates in safety meetings and required trainings
• Participates in an on-call rotation; responds to after-hours emergencies (floods, gas leaks, sewer backups) and weather-related events
• Assists with winterization, freeze protection, and rapid response during campus closures

• Valid Journeyman Plumber License (state-specific)
• 4+ years of progressively responsible plumbing experience (commercial/industrial/institutional preferred)
• Valid driver’s license; ability to operate a vehicle
• Certifications:
  
  Backflow Tester, OSHA 10/30, Confined Space, CPR/First Aid
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience in higher education or healthcare settings
• Experience with metering, water conservation retrofits, and sustainability initiatives
• Basic welding/soldering/brazing; PVC/CPVC/HDPE fusion; PEX and copper proficiency
• Proficiency with plumbing codes, standards, and best practices (IPC/UPC, backflow, cross-connection, ADA)
• Experience with CMMS work orders and basic digital documentation (mobile device use)
• Ability to read construction documents, riser diagrams, and O&M manuals
• Strong troubleshooting skills; able to work independently and as part of a team

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.