Job Title: Senior Plumber
City: West Lafayette
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What You'll be Doing:
Provide plumbing construction and maintenance services for the Birck Nanotechnology Center, a highly specialized facility that supports advanced research. The building includes complex systems that distribute ultra-clean air and utilities, supported by sophisticated control and alarm systems to ensure safety and cleanliness.
Install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot piping systems, fixtures, and equipment for heating, gas, air, water, and drainage in compliance with cleanroom standards. Inspect, evaluate, and oversee the fabrication of piping using a variety of materials, including galvanized, black iron, copper, stainless steel, glass, cast iron, ductile iron, duriron, clay, concrete, and aluminum. Read and interpret blueprints, perform calculations, and develop schematics for plumbing system installations and modifications.
Coordinate and provide guidance to other tradespeople as needed within the facility. Work may involve exposure to hazardous production materials (HPM), and strict adherence to safety protocols and cleanroom procedures is required at all times. Specialized training will be provided to support maintenance of these complex systems.
This role may also include performing plumbing work in other buildings within the assigned zone. Employees are required to carry a pager on a rotational basis and be available for 24-hour callback in the event of system failures or emergencies.
The typical work schedule for this position is Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Compensation ranges from $23.47 to $32.65 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.
Apply Today!
Join a team that keeps Purdue University’s campus running smoothly and looking its best year-round, and enjoy a benefits package designed for you and your family:
- Paid Time Off – Generous vacation, holiday, sick, and military leave
- Retirement Contributions – Purdue contributes up to 8% of your annual income
- Educational Opportunities – Tuition assistance for you and eligible family members, including the opportunity to earn a degree through Purdue Global.
- Comprehensive Insurance – Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
- Life Insurance – Financial protection for you and your loved ones
What We're Looking For:
Education and Experience
Qualified Candidates Will Need:
- HS Diploma/GED
- 4 years of industrial plumbing experience
Equal Opportunity Employer
Purdue University is an EA/EO employer.
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Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
