Plumber

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 49,920 - 60,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days paid time off

13+ paid holidays

Educational benefits

Tuition and professional development

Employee wellness program

Job summary

The University of Virginia's Facilities Management is seeking a Plumber to perform journey-level installation, repair, and maintenance across pumps, heating systems, air lines, and sprinklers. You will work with minimal supervision and guide apprentices in a safety-focused, collaborative team.

This full-time, on-site role requires a high school diploma, four years of plumbing experience, and a journeyman license; backflow certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of four years' experience in the plumbing trade.
• Journeyman (or higher) plumbing license required.

Responsibilities

• Replace and install plumbing and mechanical components.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all plumbing systems and update or repair the systems when necessary.
• Perform all work in accordance with safety rules and procedures, such as OSHA, BOCA, federal, state, and local regulations, and applicable building codes.
• Respond to requests from the University community and address plumbing problems quickly and professionally.
• Inform customers of job status, reasons for and duration of expected delays, as well as refer customers to the supervisor when appropriate.
• Ensure that all safety and personal protective equipment are used.
• Perform miscellaneous duties such as snow and ice removal and special events setups, as assigned by the supervisor.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman plumbing license

Backflow Certification (preferred)

Job description

Why Join UVA Facilities Management

• Year-round stability: full-time, local work with no travel or seasonal layoffs
• Professional development: support for licensure, continuing education, and advancement through UVA training and apprenticeship programs
• Strong community: a collaborative, service-oriented team that values craftsmanship, communication, and safety
• Great benefits: health, dental, retirement, and educational benefits for you and/or your family
• Meaningful work: every task directly supports students, faculty, and staff across UVA’s residential community

Position Summary

Plumbers perform journey level installation, repair, and maintenance on a variety of plumbing equipment, which could include pumps, compressors, heating systems, air lines, sewer lines, and sprinkler systems. They receive only general supervision and instruction from senior or supervisor, and are responsible for independently installing, repairing, and replacing plumbing equipment. They provide technical guidance to assistants and apprentices.

Duties Include

• Replace and install plumbing and mechanical components.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all plumbing systems and update or repair the systems when necessary.
• Perform all work in accordance with safety rules and procedures, such as OSHA, BOCA, federal, state, and local regulations, and applicable building codes.
• Respond to requests from the University community and address plumbing problems quickly and professionally.
• Inform customers of job status, reasons for and duration of expected delays, as well as refer customers to the supervisor when appropriate.
• Ensure that all safety and personal protective equipment are used.
• Perform miscellaneous duties such as snow and ice removal and special events setups, as assigned by the supervisor.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of four [4] years of experience in the plumbing trade.
• Journeyman or higher plumbing license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed with Backflow Certification.

Compensation

The Anticipated Hiring Range for this position is $24.50 – $29.00 per hour ($49,920 - $60,320 Annually). This is a full-time position with UVA benefits. Employee benefits package highlights include:

• 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off; Parental and Community Service Leave
• Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs
• Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System
• Tuition and professional development benefits
• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year

Physical Demands

Requires regular walking, standing, kneeling, crawling, squatting, and climbing ladders or stairs, lifting and carrying of various weights. Repetitive motion for grasping, pulling, pushing, and operating hand and power tools; work may occur in a variety of indoor and outdoor conditions and environments.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.