Job Description

If you need assistance with the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@cord.edu or 218-299-3339, or visit the Human Resources Home Page

Position Details

Position Title:
Service Plumber

Position Type:
Staff

Location:
Moorhead

Employment Type:
Hourly Non-Exempt

Benefit Eligible:
Yes

General Employment Period:
Year-round

General Work Schedule (days of week):
Monday - Friday, on call as assigned.

General shift hours:
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Why Concordia?

Build More Than Plumbing Systems. Help Build Futures.

At Concordia College, your work has a visible impact every day. As a campus plumber, you'll help maintain the buildings where students learn, live, compete, perform, and discover their future. You'll care for a beautiful historic campus with rich traditions while being part of a Facilities team that takes pride in its craftsmanship and the important role it plays in supporting our campus community.

A career with Concordia offers more than competitive pay. Here, you'll find meaningful work, lasting relationships, and a stable, predictable environment where you can take ownership of your work and pride in the quality of your craftsmanship.

• Stable, year-round employment with work that's rarely outsourced and consistent indoor work across more than 30 campus buildings..
• A wide variety of projects spanning residence halls, laboratories, dining facilities, historic buildings, and other campus spaces that will challenge you and help you grow in a collaborative, non-chaotic environment.
• Outstanding benefits including excellent healthcare, generous retirement contributions, 13 paid holidays, accumulated vacation time (up to 240 hours), and substantial tuition benefits for employees and their eligible dependents.
• A team that values craftsmanship, where your skills help maintain the spaces that generations of students, employees, alumni, and guests experience every day.

About the Role

The
primary responsibility of this position is to perform maintenance and repair of
plumbing systems across campus and ensure they are kept in an operable and
reliable condition at all times

What You'll Do

1. Support the mission and vision of Concordia College and demonstrate the competencies as defined for this position.
2. Work under the supervision of the plumbing department with primary responsibility and ownership in the maintenance and repair or replacement of:
   1. Campus water mains
   2. Campus sewer mains
   3. Faucets, valves, shower heads, mixing valves, etc.
   4. Hot, tempered and cold water systems
   5. Water heaters and water softeners
   6. Water closets, urinals, lavatories, bathtubs, and other fixtures
   7. All drains, traps, waste and vent lines
   8. Sump pumps, roof drain systems and campus surface water drainage systems
   9. Installation and repair of all piping systems related to plumbing
3. Miscellaneous
   1. Make
      recommendations for needed repairs, replacements, or new systems
   2. Provide care and
      security of all tools and plumbing equipment assigned to this trade
   3. Assist Welder in
      fabrication and repairs of various equipment on campus
   4. Assist Kitchen
      tech in repairs and maintenance of kitchen equipment
   5. Maintain
      availability for call back to perform emergency or critical repairs. This “on call” schedule will require on
      call duty approximately three to four times a year. When designated
      "on call" must be able to report to campus within 30 minutes of
      receiving call.

You'll Thrive Here if you:

• Take pride in quality craftsmanship.
• Enjoy solving problems and working independently.
• Appreciate a variety of work rather than doing the same task every day.
• Value teamwork and supporting others.
• Want to build a long-term career where your work has a visible impact.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Valid driver’s
   License
2. Journeyman License
   or ability to acquire within 6 months of hire
3. Competent computer
   usage

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Two years trade or technical college degree in related field
2. Service plumbing experience
3. Proven apprentice leadership & mentoring experience

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to multitask
• Time management and organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Dependable self starter
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people
• Promote and exemplify good safety practices
• Good customer service
• Ability to identify and solve problems
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Maintain strong ethical character

Position Opening Date:
8/7/2026

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Benefits and Salary:
Concordia College is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package:

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Preventative Chiropractic Program
• Retirement Plan
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (full-time only)
• Life Insurance (full-time only)
• 13 Paid holidays including the time off between Christmas and New Year's
• MN Paid Family and Medical Leave
• Up to 100% tuition with discounts and scholarships for yourself and dependents at Concordia College and Concordia Language Villages
• Up to 50% tuition discount for dependents with Oak Grove Lutheran Schools
• Up to 100% tuition discounts for dependents with participating partners: CIC-TEP, ELCA schools, and Tuition Exchange Inc.
• Extras: access to athletic facilities, library, fitness classes, athletic events, theatre events, purchase dining on campus, free MATbus rides
• Salary – 25.91 - 31.73 USD Hourly Wage

The final salary will be determined based on factors such as education, experience, skills, certifications, and alignment with the position's requirements. Other considerations may include internal equity and market conditions.

Employment Contingencies:
Background Check

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Documents Needed to Apply

• Required Documents
  • None
• Optional Documents
  • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  • Cover Letter
  • List of References
  • Licensure
  • Certification
  • Training
  • Other

Nondiscrimination Statement

Concordia College does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status. The College is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and fostering an inclusive and respectful environment for all. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

Inquiries regarding this policy may be directed to the Office of Human Resources, Concordia College, 901 8th Street South, Moorhead, MN 56562, 218-299-3339.