Plumber - 998025
- Facilities Planning & Management
- Staff, full-time (32+ hours per week)
Title: Plumber
Position Number: 998025
Unit/Department: Facilities Planning & Management
FTE: Full-time
Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications of the selected candidate
Department Summary:
Come join the Drake Facilities team! We are currently seeking a competent, service-minded, solutions-driven Plumber. Drake offers generous benefits and opportunities for growth and development.
Job Summary:
Under the direct or indirect supervision from the HVAC Manager or Supervisor, the Plumber will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance and repairs for plumbing system equipment including but not limited to: sinks, water fountains, bathroom fixtures, drains, traps, sump pumps, fire pumps, gas lines, etc.
Minimum Qualifications:
* High school diploma or equivalent required
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Must be able to initiate and maintain good customer and co-worker relationships in a team environment
* City of Des Moines plumbing license
* Certification for Backflow Prevention Testing
* Knowledge of City of Des Moines plumbing code
* Experience with tools of the trade including drain-cleaning equipment
* Ability to perform piping joints of all types
Preferred Qualifications:
* Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable by Drake.
* Master Plumbing license a plus
* Experience with automated work management systems managing work flow, assigning work, work completion monitoring, work performance analysis and time entry
Job Duties:
- 40% - Performs maintenance and service repairs for plumbing, gas and drainage systems.
- 20% - Maintain fixtures, flush valves, shower valves and heads, faucets and drinking fountains/bottle fill stations, water heaters and sump pumps.
- 10% - Complete/close out assigned work orders and projects in TDX maintenance management system.
- 5% - Annual testing and repairs of backflow devices and required paperwork.
- 5% - Respond to emergency calls for problems and troubleshoot plumbing issues.
- 5% - Winterization and seasonal start-ups of stadium facilities.
- 5% - Maintain adequate stock of parts and supplies and maintain an inventory list.
- 5% - Occasionally obtain comparable bids for larger purchases or repairs.
- 5% - Other duties as assigned, including working with fire sprinkler contractors, DMFD, etc.
Salary and Benefits:
At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts. If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time with our Drake Benefits Guide 2026. One of our popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in not one, but two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children. Tuition Benefits
Special Instructions to Applicants:
For consideration, you must apply online. Please include a resume and cover letter.
If you have any questions about this job positing or the application process, please email colin.atkinson@drake.edu .
Review of Applications Begins:
A review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled.
For faculty positions, selection will depend on the receipt of recommendation confirming the candidate's scholarly achievements and teaching abilities and/or on the candidate's satisfactory passing of a teaching demonstration if selected for an on-campus interview. For staff positions, selection will depend upon careful review of each applicant’s references, education, and, if applicable, experience.
ABOUT DRAKE
Drake University is recognized as a top private university in the Midwest. Drake is a midsize university in Des Moines, Iowa, with an increasingly diverse student body. We are deeply committed to equity and inclusion and creating a sense of belonging for all members of the campus community—faculty, staff, and students alike. More than 900 faculty and staff are part of the Bulldog pack, a close-knit group of colleagues enthusiastic about preparing students to be global citizens and leaders, challenging assumptions. Drake University is not only an outstanding institution of higher learning, it is also a wonderful place to work. We are enthusiastically committed to welcoming new ideas and people into the fold, and to retaining and rewarding stellar employees.
All positions at Drake provide opportunities to contribute to Drake University’s core mission of creating an exceptional learning environment that prepares students of all backgrounds for meaningful lives and professional accomplishments.
STRONG COMMITMENT TO A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
At Drake University, we don’t just accept differences—we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our students, our employees, and our community. As reflected in our Core Values, we embrace a diverse and inclusive community.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Drake University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Drake University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you would benefit from an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process (including using our online application process), please contact Drake Human Resources (p: 515.271.3133; e: jobs@drake.edu) and let us know how we can assist you.
