Plumber

Job Summary:

Key Responsibilities: The responsibilities of this position include the design and installation of various plumbing and mechanical systems performing preventative and corrective maintenance on plumbing mechanical fire protection infrastructure and HVAC systems as well as pump repairs water treatment for closed loops utility locates and backflow prevention. Collaborates with clients project managers contractors and other trades to ensure proper installation and operation of facility systems.

Work Location:

On-site This role is expected to work on-site and is at the Anschutz Campus in Aurora Colorado.

Why Join Us:

Why work for the University

We offer amazingbenefits and provideexceptional amounts of holiday vacation and sick leave. The University of Colorado provides an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options

• Dental: Multiple plan options

• Additional Insurance: Disability Life Vision

• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year

• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

• Holiday Days: 10/year

• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

• ECO Pass: Reduced-rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Please make sure to include the following in your resume: job title duties months and years employed and average hours worked per week as minimum experience is calculated on a 40-hour/week basis.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Three years of progressively responsible plumbing experience in a construction or combination construction and maintenance and repair environment.

  • Substitution: Successful completion of a formalized plumbing apprenticeship program or higher level non-correspondence coursework in the same fields from an accredited vocational school or university may substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis.

• Necessary special qualification: Must possess a Journeyman or Master plumbers license.

Colorado law requires that candidates for state government jobs be residents of Colorado at the time of application.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• State of Colorado Backflow Certification

• Experience servicing and maintaining equipment and machinery.

• Experience in planning and laying out complete project designs.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
  Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish rapport with persons of diverse backgrounds
  Excellent oral communication skills with the ability to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally.
  Ability to communicate effectively in written form which includes the ability to check for typographical grammatical and spelling errors

• Mechanical Ability

• Physical Ability

• Planning and organization skills.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be a resident of the State of Colorado at the time of application.

• Must possess and maintain a current valid State of Colorado Drivers License.
  Must be willing and able to pass a criminal background check motor vehicle checks and drug test.

• Subject to pre-employment post-accident incident or reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing per UCD Facilities Operations Department Policies.

• Must be willing and able to stand and walk constantly with or without accommodation.

• Must be willing and able to climb crawl kneel bend and reach above shoulders frequently with or without accommodation.

• Must be willing and able to lift and carry up to 10 pounds constantly with or without accommodation.

• Must be willing and able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently with or without accommodation.

• Must be willing and able to push and pull frequently with or without accommodation.
  Must be willing and able to use manual dexterity eye/hand coordination and near vision constantly.

• Must be willing and able to use hearing and verbal communication constantly.

• Must be willing and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions including snow rain heat and cold.

• Must be willing and able to work with chemicals/solvents.

• Must be willing and able to work in areas where you may be exposed to hazardous chemicals or infectious materials.

• Must be willing and able to operate moving equipment and work around machinery or moving equipment.

• Must be willing and able to work around noise/vibrations.

• Must be willing and able to work alone above ground and in small confined spaces.

• Must be willing and able to walk on uneven surfaces and climb on scaffolds/ladders.

• Must be willing and able to work straight or rotating shifts weekends and holidays.
  NOTE: This position has been designated as essential personnel Subject to call 24 hours per day seven days per week and may be required to carry a pager. Position may also be required to Stay over late or Come in early to Cover shifts as needed and may be required to respond to any emergencies as needed. If hired you will be required to provide effective off-hours phone contact info for emergency call-in purposes.

How to Apply:

Questions should be directed to: Megan Freije

Application Materials Instructions:

APPLICATION DEADLINE: This announcement is open until August 27 2026.

To apply please submit the following materials to this posting:

A cover letter and resume that specifically address the job requirements and outline your qualifications.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Classified Staff positions have specific application requirements:

Submit all required documents indicated in this posting and include a current email address and phone number.

Please address minimum qualifications competencies and preferred qualifications in your cover letter as these along with previous work experience will be used in the assessment process.

Click here to view Veteran and other General Information regarding Classified Staff positions: those who meet minimum qualifications the comparative analysis process will include one or all of the following:

• Preferred Qualifications Application Review based on the preferred qualifications listed in the posting.

  • Candidates will be evaluated and rated against the preferred qualifications based on information submitted within their application materials. Note: Candidates are not physically present for this portion of the comparative analysis.

• Interviews based on the job requirements preferred qualifications and competencies listed in the posting.

  • Candidates will be evaluated scored and ranked based on oral responses

  • Interviews may be over the phone videoconference or in-person

• You will be notified via email if the comparative analysis process changes or includes additional assessment tools other than those listed above.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as

4955 - $5747 per month ($59460 - $68964 per year).

This position is eligible for overtime compensation.

The above hiring range represents the Universitys good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

If you have prior state-classified service in the same class series as this position your pay may be set at a higher amount per the state Step Pay Program implemented on July 1 2024. For more information about the Step Pay Program please visit the 2024 Step Pay Program for State of Colorado Employees DHR.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at .

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty staff students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and othervaccine-preventable diseases. If you work visit or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work visit or volunteer addition if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety-sensitive job duties you must enroll in theoccupational health medical surveillance program.