Lead Plumber & Systems Specialist

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida in Gainesville seeks a Plumber IV to maintain and repair campus piping systems, fixtures, and labs. You will supervise three or more technicians, coordinate materials, and oversee outages.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, NCCER credentials, and the ability to read mechanical drawings. This essential role offers 40 hours weekly and on-call duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus four years of plumbing apprenticeship or four years of plumbing related experience.
• NCCER certification in trade or NCCER Knowledge Verification and Plumbing Performance Verification within 4 months.
• Pass trade-specific Critical Task Assessment within 4 months.
• Complete NCCER Core within 6 months.
• Backflow preventer certification for repair within 6 months.
• Backflow preventer certification for testing within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Maintains supply and discharge piping systems and replaces diaphragms.
• Lead and mentor three or more technicians.
• Coordinate materials and supplies for larger projects.
• Coordinate paperwork and processes for scheduled outages.
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on plumbing fixtures and lines.
• Install and maintain plumbing systems for laboratories and classrooms including safety showers and deionized water systems.
• Provide support to other trades and contractors.

Skills

Reading mechanical prints

Pipe fitting tools

Solder copper fittings

Propress fitting tools

Education

Plumbing apprenticeship

Tools

Pipe cutter

Reamer

Threading machines

Propress tools

Job description

University of Florida in Gainesville seeks a Plumber IV to maintain and repair campus piping systems, fixtures, and labs. You will supervise three or more technicians, coordinate materials, and oversee outages.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, NCCER credentials, and the ability to read mechanical drawings. This essential role offers 40 hours weekly and on-call duties as needed.