Plumber
 University of Wisconsin - Stout | |
 United States, Wisconsin, Menomonie | |
 Dec 13, 2025 | |
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Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Job Category: Employment Type: Job Profile: Job Duties: Join the Facilities Management team as a Plumber! The Plumber position duties include but are not limited to: maintenance, repair, installation and alteration of water lines, sewers, water heaters, softeners, boilers, and kitchen and bathroom fixtures within university owned buildings and grounds. This position is responsible for the performance of plumbing tasks listed below at a journeyman level for new, remodel, and repair projects for the University. Must be able to interpret blueprints and codes. This position will install, service, and maintain plumbing and plumbing systems for all types of structures, equipment, accessories, and related components in a safe, efficient, and knowledgeable manner.Will also use and maintain all materials, tools and equipment of the trade in a safe and knowledgeable manner. This position:
Primary schedule is Monday through Friday between the hours of 7: 00am - 3: 30pm. Work with our maintenance and trades teams focused on excellent customer service with no sales component. There is a potential that this position will be asked to respond to after hours emergencies on a as needed basis with additional compensation. Official UW Title Key Job Responsibilities:
Department: The Facilities Management Department is a service unit that reports to the Vice Chancellor of Business, Finance, and Administrative Services and provides many services to the UW-Stout campus including building and grounds maintenance, facility modifications and improvements, custodial services, snow removal, landscaping, campus planning & engineering, construction management, purchasing, fleet services, key management, campus inventory management, campus heat/steam production and chilled water, building openings and closings, event setup and teardown, moving services, trash and recycling collection, etc. The mission of Facilities Management is to provide quality service in an efficient, professional manner while being fiscally responsible to ensure campus safety and comfort. Our focus is to continually improve and ensure customer satisfaction. Compensation: Minimum$47.22 hourly, per the UW System Trade Agreement. This has been identified as a Crafts Worker position. Crafts Workers may elect an increased vacation allocation with a corresponding reduction to the prevailing rate. Please see the options below and more information can be found here Adjusted 180 Hour Leave Rate: $47.22 Adjusted 140 Hour Leave Rate: $47.96 Adjusted 100 Hour Leave Rate: $48.74 A six-month probationary period is required. Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Physical Demands Must be able to stand for long periods of time, climb ladders, stoop, crouch, climb stairways, crawl, turn, kneel and balance.
Working Conditions and Environment
How to Apply: Complete applications received by end of day, Thursday, December 17, 2025 are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after December 17th may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled. To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs Required application materials:
All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process. *Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement. It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability. Contact Information: For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact: Search Chair: Matt Herum Phone: 715-232-2703 Email: herumm@uwstout.edu If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all the required application materials, please contact: Search Coordinator: Jake Fox Phone: 715-232-2491 Email: foxjac@uwstout.edu Guidelines to ensure consideration:
It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability. The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees.
Employment is contingent upon the final candidate's completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office. Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test, as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidates' professional references questions regarding employee misconduct,sexual violence,andsexual harassment. Reference checks must be conducted at a minimum with three professional references, at least one of which must be a prior supervisor. Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks. In response to a public records request, the Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). UW-Stout is committed to providing safety and security of all members of our community in accordance with the Clery Act. For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/life-stout/police-and-parking/clery-information UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer | |