Plumber Apprentice

Plumber Apprentice Description University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department: Facilities Management Job Title: Plumber Apprentice Position: # 00216302 - Requisition: # 38917 Job Summary: Key Responsibilities: + The responsibilities of this position include attending plumbing trade school and maintaining adequate attendance with a 2.5 GPA. + Learn to design and install various plumbing and mechanical systems, perform preventative and corrective maintenance on plumbing, mechanical, fire protection, infrastructure, HVAC systems, as well as pump repairs, water treatment for closed loops, utility locates, and backflow prevention. + Collaborate with clients, project managers, contractors, and other trades to ensure proper installation and operation of facility systems. Work Location: On-site Why Join Us: Why work for the University? + 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 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: + Two years of experience in building maintenance, repair and operations services, construction, grounds, or other mechanical field + Substitution: Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills + Mechanical ability + Physical ability Conditions of Employment: + The selected candidate must be willing and able to attend Plumbing Trades School while maintaining adequate attendance, as well as maintaining at least a 2.5 GPA. + The selected candidate must register with the Department of Regulator Agencies (DORA) and the Divisions of Professions and Occupations. + The selected candidate must enroll with the Construction Industry Training Council. This is the classroom training or school portion of the program. The Construction Industry Training Council will provide, track, and report all the necessary information including the 144 hours per year of classroom training to meet the federal requirements of the program. + Apprentices must register with DORA as an individual. You must register an account (name, SSN, address, etc.) with DORA. If you have ever been registered as an apprentice before, provide the apprentice number to your supervisor. + Apprentices are given one number to carry until they pass an exam for another license. + The selected candidate must agree to an extended 2 years of service in Facilities Management, in the specific trade, after completion of the journeyman certificate + The selected candidate must agree to reimburse Facilities Management for the full cost of tuition if they fail to complete the training or leaves the University prior to finishing the extended 2 years of service commitment + Must be a resident of the State of Colorado at the time of application. + Must possess and maintain a current, valid State of Colorado Driver's 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 on a constant basis, with or without accommodation. + Must be willing and able to climb, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach above shoulders on a frequent basis, with or without accommodation. + Must be willing and able to lift and carry up to 10 pounds on a constant basis, with or without accommodation. + Must be willing and able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis, with or without accommodation. + Must be willing and able to push and pull on a frequent basis, with or without accommodation. + Must be willing and able to use manual dexterity, eye/hand coordination, and near vision on a constant basis. + Must be willing and able to use hearing and verbal communication on a constant basis. + 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. + Apprentices must register with DORA as an individual. You must register an account (name, SSN, address, etc.) with Dora. If you have ever been registered as an apprentice before, provide the apprentice number to your supervisor. Do not create another account in the DORA system. Apprentices are given one number to carry until they pass an exam for another license. How to Apply: @ Application Materials Instructions: February 19, 2026. Special Instructions to Applicants + 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. + Candidates will be evaluated, scored, and ranked based on oral responses + Interviews may be over the phone, videoconference, or in-person Anticipated Pay Range: $4,238 - $4,916 per month This position may be eligible for a one-time non-base building sign-on bonus up to $2,000. Details of this recruitment incentive program will be provided during the interview process. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: ADA Statement: Background Check Statement: Vaccination Statement: Job Category Primary Location Schedule Posting Date Unposting Date To apply, visit ( Copyright 2025 Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency ( Plumber Apprentice - 38917 Classified Staff Provide maintenance, repair, and operations services for all University of Colorado buildings at Anschutz Medical Campus (AMC) on a twenty-four-hour basis. Responsible for providing utility and facility support for the research and learning facility in a manner that promotes the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus' mission of health care, education, and research. - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado. We offer amazing benefits and provide exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave. The University of Colorado provides an excellent benefits package, including:Earn your Journeyman plumber's license after successful completion of the apprenticeship program.There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage (. 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.NOTE: This position has been designated as essential personnel,

Created: 2026-02-09