Blueprints, Communication Skills, Computer Maintenance, Computer Skills, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Detail Oriented, Document Imaging, Driver's License, Energy Management, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Equipment Replacement, Finance, Hand Tools, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Insurance, Leadership, Maintenance - Plumbing, Maintenance Services, Mathematics, Microsoft Office, Organizational Skills, People Management, Piping, Plumbing, Preventative Maintenance, Pumps, Purchasing/Procurement, Schematics, Spreadsheets, Staff Training, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Team Player
Sr. Plumber
Salary
$34.23 - $37.38 Hourly
Location
Main Campus (BG), OH
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
BGSU01778
Division
Finance & Administration
Department
Energy Management
Opening Date
07/13/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Pay Grade
32
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
Application Deadline
The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by July 27, 2026.
Required Application Materials & Evaluation
- Experience must be fully documented on the official application.
- The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate.
- Experience requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships.
- You must possess the State of Ohio Backflow certificate and trades certification or apprenticeship program as a journeyman Plumber to be considered for this position. Please ensure the certification is documented on your official application and the proof is uploaded with your submission.
Uploads
Resume (for supplemental information only)
Essential Requirement: Work Authorization
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 employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
EEOC Know Your Rights
OCRC Know Your Rights
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
Benefits
Bowling Green State University provides a comprehensive benefit program as part of a total compensation package. This includes medical, prescription, dental, vision, health accounts (medical & dependent), life & disability insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance program and tuition fee waivers for employees and their eligible dependents as well as paid time off, flexible work options, holidays and parental leave. For more information, please visit Benefits-at-a-Glance.
Employer Bowling Green State University
Address 1851 N Research Drive
Huntington Building
Bowling Green, Ohio, 43403
Phone (419) 372-8421 Human Resources
(419) 372-2865 Student Employment
Website https://www.bgsu.edu/human-resources/careers.html