Journey Plumber

Journey Plumber

Salary

$57,532.37 - $65,612.63 Annually

Location

Various SLCC locations, UT

Job Type

Non Exempt Staff Full Time

Job Number

202500885

Division

Student Affairs

Department

Construction & Crafts

Opening Date

06/17/2026

Closing Date

6/23/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.

Job Summary

The Journey Plumber reports to the Plumber Supervisor. The position responsibilities include installing, repairing, replacing, insulating, and maintaining all plumbing fixtures, heating systems, air compressor systems, drainage, waste and vent systems, culinary water systems, fire protection sprinkling systems, backflow preventers, and chemical feed piping systems, site utilities. Recognize dangerous water connections and correct to protect against the contamination of culinary water systems on all College properties. Perform and complete assigned work orders in a timely and professional manner. Work and coordinate with other trades, staff, and faculty as job duties require.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities

This position has a regular schedule but requires flexibility and must be available to work on call for other building clean up emergencies, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities and Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on fixtures such as auguring clogged drain lines, repairing leaking faucets, and replacing worn or bad fixtures etc.
• Troubleshoot and maintain electronic circuit boards on infrared censored fixtures.
• Read meters and report water usage.
• Install and maintain pipes and fittings including assembly, cutting, threading, welding, and victaulic grooving to accomplish goals.
• Perform plumbing, heating, and pipe fitting repair. Replacement includes high pressure steam systems, hot water heating systems, drainage systems, acid waste systems, etc.
• Maintain culinary water systems and test and repair backflow prevention devices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Perform plumbing practices such as steam heating, hot water heating, basic plumbing, backflow prevention, etc.
• Work with tools relevant to position such as a pipe threading machine, power tools, augers, hand tools, etc.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, plumbing related specifications, and code books.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate and work well with co-workers and customers.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Ability to work in areas subject to high locations, awkward positions, heat/cold weather, noise, dirt, chemicals, and confined spaces.
• Ability to occasionally lift heavy equipment, supplies, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
• Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.

Minimum qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) to five (5) years' experience in the plumbing field
• Complete apprenticeship program and successfully pass Utah State Journeymans Exam
• Possess active Utah Journeyman Plumbing License
• Possess and maintain a class II backflow certification
• Must have a valid Utah driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

Plumbing maintenance experience working in a higher education environment.

SLCC Information

Salt Lake Community College is Utah's largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah's fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students' lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.

Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.

This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.

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01

Do you have a High school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have two (2) to five (5) years' experience in the plumbing field?

• Yes
• No

03

Have you completed an apprenticeship program and successfully pass Utah State Journeymans Exam?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess an active Utah Journeyman Plumbing License?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you possess and can maintain a class II backflow certification?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have a valid Utah driver's license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Salt Lake Community College (UT)

Address 4600 South Redwood Road

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84123