Journeyworker Plumber (Johns Hopkins Facilities and Real Estate)

Baltimore, MDPosted Aug 6, 2026

Johns Hopkins Facilities & Real Estate is seeking a Journeyworker - Plumber who performs maintenance, installation and repair work on piped utility systems and fixtures and on the piping and connection of equipment. This work is performed under limited supervision and using the tools and techniques of plumbing technology.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Perform inspections and maintenance on plumbing systems to ensure safety and functionality.
Reads and interprets complex schematic and construction drawings, service manuals and other technical documents.
Follows instructions provided by blueprints, drawings, written materials, work orders and oral instructions.
Identifies, analyzes, diagnoses and resolves routine and complex plumbing equipment problems and component conditions.
Adhere to all applicable requirements, including safety standards and local codes.
Interpret diagrams, blueprints and other related drawings.
Inventory and properly track supplies, equipment, tools and machinery.
Communicate with Facilities leadership, other related trades, apprentices and coworkers effectively to promote efficiency.
Trains peer and lower-level positions as directed by supervisor, based on the guidelines of the JHU Apprenticeship program.
Works with the Plumbing Maintenance Workers to requisitions in-house stock items.
Requests non-stock items for purchase subject to supervisor approval.
Makes decisions based on trade practices, National Plumbing Code, and supervisor direction as appropriate for the scope of this position.
Plans and estimates the materials and labor required to perform demand work and construction projects.
Actively engage Plumbing Maintenance Workers into skills-based training activities to build their knowledge and effectively train them for growing skills independence.
Recommends and participates in departmental plumbing operations development, improvement, and implementation as it relates to current/anticipated workload.
Performs work within reasonable lengths of time as measured against trade, industry or engineered standards.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required.
Journeymen or Master License required.
Five years of related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

Master Plumbing License preferred.

Ability to effectively communicate with supervisors, co-workers, and departmental clients.
Solve problems and manage information effectively.
Ability to complete tasks based on pre-determined timelines and deadlines.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Advanced knowledge of plumbing techniques, planning, estimating, codes, procedures, and materials as demonstrated by passing a master plumbing certification exam administered by a local or state government.
Applies a high level of plumbing and safety knowledge indicated herein.
Safely uses tools and equipment.
Knowledge of safety rules, procedures, and practices, including the proper use of safety equipment defined by OSHA and industry standards.
Identifies and avoids hazards as indicated by warning labels, signage, lights and other warning devices.

Physical Requirements

Works in shop and mechanical area environments with exposure to dust, heat, cold, noise, and fumes.
Work may be performed outdoors with exposure to extreme temperatures and other weather conditions.
Works within confined spaces as needed.
Works at heights of up to 30 feet above surface using ladders, lifts and equipment.
Work requires ability to stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time.
Work requires ability to lift, push, pull, move, transport and position tools, equipment and materials weighing up to 75 pounds.
Work requires the use of protective safety devices including, but not limited to, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, infection prevention apparel/apparatus, back belt.
Work requires high visual acuity.
Work requires a high level of manual dexterity.

***This is a Bargaining Unit position. All newly hired employees in Bargaining Unit positions shall be considered “probationary” employees until completion of 90 calendar days of employment. The university will notify the employees’ union.

Classified Title: JOURNEYWORKER - PLUMBING Job Posting Title (Working Title): Journeyworker Plumber (Johns Hopkins Facilities and Real Estate) Role/Level/Range: SKILL11/01/BU Starting Salary Range: $32.00 per hour, increases to $35.50 after 12 months Employee group: Full Time Schedule: varies FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: Homewood Campus Department name: Building Operations and Maintenance Personnel area: University Administration