About This Role The Division of Facilities at K-State is hiring for a Plumber position. This position is responsible for planning and scheduling from start to finish any assigned projects by using journey level knowledge of plumbing techniques to install, remove, replace, or repair all utility lines above or below grade. About Us The Division of Facilities is an action-oriented service organization within the K-State family. We plan, budget, build, operate, maintain, clean, supply and transport. We are custodians, landscapers, carpenters, plumbers, electricians, mechanics, project managers, engineers, architects, accountants, and administrative professionals — all stewards and leaders of an inspiring campus shared by many. We wholeheartedly embrace the K-State traditions of excellence, integrity and professionalism, and we are enthusiastic champions of K-State's visionary goal to become a Top 50 Public Research University by 2025. Worksite Option This position is on-site. What You'll Need to Succeed Minimum Qualifications: • Requires two years of relevant experience. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by a hiring manager. Preferred Qualifications: • Ability to work from sketches, blueprints, and specifications, and read and understand specific instructions in English. • Prefer high school graduate or equivalent with vocational training in the plumbing trade plus thirty months of experience in plumbing work. Other Requirements: • Have and maintain a valid driver’s license. • Thirty months of experience in plumbing work. • Become a certified Class I repair and maintenance operations asbestos worker during the probationary period and maintain it. • Cross connection control and back-flow prevention certification required during the initial probationary period. • Work requires considerable physical exertion to transport equipment/material weighing over 50 pounds unassisted on a repetitive basis. • Daily bend, stoop, and crawl to access small spaces and work in extreme temperatures. Sponsorship eligibility: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. How to Apply Please submit the following documents: • Online application. • Resume with three professional references. Screening of Applications Begins Immediately and continues until position is filled. Anticipated Hiring Pay Range $20.30 to $31.45 hourly
See More Details >>Responsible for providing a quality customer service experience for our clients, and quality plumbing repairs. Applicants should be a good listener, organized, and be self-motivated! Sales experience is helpful. Plumbing license is not mandatory for entry-level Service Plumber. We are willing to train on the job, much like an apprentice program for the right individual. You will be expected to pull Emergency, on-call rotation. Roughly, one week out of every two months. Full-time position with benefits.
See More Details >>Alternative Air is looking to add experienced and skilled New Construction Plumbers to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have experience installing plumbing systems in new residential and/or commercial construction projects, ensuring compliance with local plumbing codes and industry standards. • Able to install, or repair pipes, fittings, or fixtures of heating, water, or drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes. • Cutting openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings. • Able to assemble and install valves, pipe fittings and pipes composed of metals and non-metals. • Able to install and repair plumbing fixtures. • Read and interpret blueprints and building specifications. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience in both residential and commercial new construction. • Knowledge of local plumbing codes and regulations. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • OSHA certification or other safety trainings Benefits: • Competitive pay • PTO for vacation/sick days • Paid holidays • Simple IRA and company match • Health insurance • Aflac supplemental policies Job Type: Full-time Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40 per week Benefits: • 401(k) 3% Match • Health insurance • Paid time off Schedule: • 8 hour shift Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Becoming a plumber typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 635,000 plumbers nationwide, with projections of a 6% job growth from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices in Manhattan, KS earn an average of $423.17 per week, with an annual overtime average of $24,000. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring plumbers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $80,000 annually for experienced professionals.
