Lead Plumber: Commercial Systems & Mechanical Rooms Expert

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Tuition reduction for employee and/or

Job summary

The University of Arizona in Tucson seeks a Lead Plumber to perform journeyman-level installation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of complex commercial and institutional plumbing systems, with expert knowledge of codes and mechanical room equipment.

The role leads the plumbing shop, oversees day-to-day operations, coordinates projects, ensures safety and compliance, and provides guidance to apprentices and junior plumbers. This is a full-time, on-site position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Apprenticeship/technical training required.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Journeyman Plumber license or certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs journeyman-level installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of commercial and institutional plumbing systems including domestic water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, gas piping, fixtures, and mechanical room equipment.
• Diagnoses and resolves complex plumbing issues affecting buildings and infrastructure.
• Independently troubleshoots system failures, leaks, pressure issues, and equipment malfunctions.
• Responds to emergency service calls and restores systems to operational condition with minimal disruption.
• Ensures all work complies with local, state, and national plumbing codes, safety standards, and university policies.

Skills

Knowledge of plumbing systems

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Independent work

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Apprenticeship/technical training

Journeyman Plumber license

Tools

Hand and power tools

Testing equipment

Diagnostic devices

Job description

The University of Arizona in Tucson seeks a Lead Plumber to perform journeyman-level installation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of complex commercial and institutional plumbing systems, with expert knowledge of codes and mechanical room equipment.

The role leads the plumbing shop, oversees day-to-day operations, coordinates projects, ensures safety and compliance, and provides guidance to apprentices and junior plumbers. This is a full-time, on-site position with comprehensive benefits.