Journeyman Plumber

Gilbane • Bowling Green, KY

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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 vehicles
• Certifications: Backflow Tester, OSHA 10/30, Confined Space, CPR/First Aid
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 preventers, 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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed