Plumber 1st Shift 100%- Downtown Campus-(25006018)
The University of Iowa Health Care Downtown Campus department of Engineering Services intends to hire a Plumber at 100%.
Under general supervision, position applies knowledge and skill at the journey level to install and repair piping, fixtures, appliances, laboratory equipment, and apparatus related to gas, air, steam, water, drainage systems, and heating and cooling systems. This position is 100% time and will be scheduled Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown (located at 500 E. Market Street, Iowa City, IA) is a 194-bed hospital that became part of Iowa’s only comprehensive academic health system on Jan. 31, 2024.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Installs and repairs sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters and softeners, garbage disposals, sprinkler systems, traps, valves, pumps, meters, coils, laboratory equipment, drains, including cleaning drains, and other related piping and equipment.
2. Tests, installs, and maintains water distribution piping and control equipment, fire hydrants, sanitary and storm sewer systems, gas piping, and related distribution systems equipment.
3. Draws layouts. Reads and interprets blueprints and drawings.
4. Maintains records on equipment, inventory, and test reports on code compliant devices. Tracks materials and effort expended on each job assignment.
5. May perform or assist in the performance of the duties of Pipefitter or Insulator.
6. May provide technical support to Area Mechanics or student workers.
7. Responds to calls for emergency repair services.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
1. Knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques, codes, OSHA rules, and safety precautions of the plumbing trade.
2. Knowledge of laws, regulations, and codes relating to sanitation and repair of new and existing plumbing fixtures and systems and other apparatus.
3. Knowledge of asbestos recognition and handling techniques
4. Skill in the use and maintenance of the tools of the plumbing trade safely and skillfully.
5. Skill in performing maintenance, installation, and repair of plumbing apparatus.
6. Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, and blueprints.
7. Ability to maintain accurate records.
8. Ability to routinely lift and move up to 50 pounds.
9. Ability to use manual dexterity and eye coordination for repair tasks and ability to work in confined spaces.
10. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Application details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. For additional questions, please contact emilio-villagrana@uiowa.edu
Iowa City
Facilities/Skilled Trades
Healthcare
RegularFull-time
Nov 3, 2025, 9:30:54 PM
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Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®
University of Iowa Health Care is changing medicine through:
• Pioneering discovery
• Innovative interprofessional education
• Delivery of superb clinical care
• An extraordinary patient experience in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative, team-based environment
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• Preventing and curing disease
• Improving health and well-being
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World Class People: Building on our greatest strength.
World Class Medicine: Creating a new standard of excellence in integrated patient care, research, and education.
For Iowa and the World: Making a difference in quality of life and health for generations.
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In its 2020 rankings of “Best Employer for Diversity," Forbes ranked UI Health Care No. 47 overall among large employers nationwide and No. 10 in its Healthcare & Social category.
