General Maintenance - Plumber (Journeyman)

Fork Union Military Academy; Fork Union (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fork Union Military Academy is seeking a full-time Maintenance Plumber (Journeyman) to perform skilled plumbing work and support general maintenance across campus. You will diagnose issues, perform repairs, and assist with broader maintenance tasks for student, staff, and support facilities.

The role requires a valid journeyman plumber license, a high school diploma or GED, and a driver’s license. Preference is given to Virginia license holders with institutional or campus experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Active journeyman plumber license is required; Virginia license preferred.
• Plumbing experience in institutional, commercial, residential, or campus settings is required.
• Strong troubleshooting and repair skills are required.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform journeyman-level plumbing work on water lines, drains, fixtures, valves, sinks, toilets and pumps.
• Diagnose leaks, clogs, pressure issues, and plumbing failures.
• Perform preventive maintenance and document repairs with work orders.
• Assist with general maintenance tasks and campus support as needed.
• Keep tools, materials, and work areas safe and organized.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Repair skills

Safety awareness

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman plumber license (Virginia preferred)

Tools

Plumbing tools

Job description

Maintenance Plumber Journeyman

Department: Maintenance

Reports To: Director of Maintenance

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employment Status: Full-Time, 12-Month

Job Description

Fork Union Military Academy seeks a full-time Maintenance Plumber (Journeyman) to perform skilled plumbing work and support general maintenance operations across campus. This role is responsible for maintaining plumbing systems, diagnosing problems, performing repairs, and assisting with broader maintenance needs across student, staff, and support facilities. The employee will adhere to the mission of the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform journeyman-level plumbing work, including water lines, drains, fixtures, valves, sinks, toilets, and pumps.
• Diagnose leaks, clogs, pressure issues, and plumbing failures.
• Perform preventive maintenance and record completed repairs through work orders or similar tracking.
• Assist with general maintenance tasks and campus support as needed.
• Maintain tools, materials, and work areas in a safe and organized manner.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Active journeyman plumber license required; Virginia license preferred.
• Plumbing experience in institutional, commercial, residential, or campus settings required.
• Strong troubleshooting and repair skills required.
• Valid driver's license required.

Physical/Work Conditions

Frequent standing, kneeling, climbing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Work may occur indoors, outdoors, and in tight-access or utility spaces.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, including criminal history and child protective services registry checks, as well as a pre-employment drug screening, in accordance with applicable laws and school policies.