Plumber

embryriddle; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Tuition Coverage

Retirement Contributions

Personal Leave

Job summary

Embry-Riddle is seeking two Plumbers to maintain and repair campus plumbing systems and related equipment across the Prescott Arizona Campus, ensuring safe, sanitary, and reliable operations.

You will perform preventive maintenance, respond to work orders, and ensure safe handling of chemicals and tools while keeping accurate records for supervision. A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license are required; a journeyman plumbing license is preferred for advanced responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of plumbing systems, water heating, potable water distribution, drainage, lift stations, backflow prevention.
• Ability to read blueprints, follow schematics, perform calculations, and maintain records.
• Experience with hand and power tools safely.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, repair, and replace campus plumbing systems, fixtures, and equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and respond to work orders campus-wide.
• Ensure safe handling of chemicals, tools and equipment per safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records and report issues to supervision.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Plumbing systems knowledge

Reading blueprints

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

N/A

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity

Embry-Riddle is seeking to hire (2) Plumbers. The Plumber is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of campus plumbing systems and related equipment. This role supports the Prescott Arizona Campus by maintaining all university plumbing infrastructure to ensure safe, sanitary, and reliable operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, repair, and replace university plumbing systems, fixtures, and equipment, including lift stations and backflow prevention devices.
• Perform preventive maintenance and respond to assigned work orders across campus facilities.
• Ensure safe handling and use of chemicals, tools, and equipment in accordance with applicable safety regulations and standards.
• Maintain accurate records and notify supervision of any plumbing issues requiring attention.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

About us

For over 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leading aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165,000 alumni around the world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense and technology industries.

Today, our faculty, researchers and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and next‑generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders, government agencies and innovators, they are solving real‑world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow.

Whether you are an educator, researcher, administrator, technologist or industry professional, your work at Embry-Riddle will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community driven by discovery, purpose and excellence—and help shape the future of aerospace.

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy up to 18 days of paid leave in your first year, including 3 days granted upon hire and 15 days accrued throughout the year. You’ll also receive 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution – with no vesting period.
• Personal Leave: Relax with 15 days of personal leave for non‑exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full‑time employees in your first year.

Compensation

The hourly range for this position is up to $26.00. The final offer will consider the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience, along with applicable state regulations, internal equity, and business needs, and may fall outside of the stated range.

Qualifications

Preferred Skills

• Journeyman’s license in painting, plumbing, or a related skilled trade.
• Plumbing license or demonstrated experience with plumbing repairs and maintenance.
• Knowledge of additional maintenance, construction, or facility‑related trades.

Required Education and Qualifications

High school diploma or GED with proficiency in grammar, spelling, basic composition, and mathematics.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and/or Clearances

• Valid driver’s license.
• Plumber license or equivalent experience preferred.
• Must meet the University’s standards for approved drivers. Unacceptable driving records (as stated in the Use of Equipment and Vehicles Procedure 1.17) include the following (for three years from the date of each occurrence):
• Three (3) or more at‑fault accidents and/or moving violations in the previous 36 months.
• Two (2) or more at‑fault accidents or two (2) or more moving violations in the past year.
• Conviction for driving while impaired (DWl, DUl within the last five (5) years).
• Conviction for death by vehicle, hit and run, racing, careless and reckless driving, implied consent in the previous five (5) years.
• Serious violations result in immediate disqualification and revocation of driver privileges. The following are examples of serious violations:
• Speeding over 15 mph of the posted limit, driving under the Influence of alcohol or drugs, leaving the scene of an accident, reckless or careless driving, Use of vehicle in (drug trafficking, reckless homicide, soliciting), unlawful use of weapons, driving under suspension or revocation, fleeing a police officer, vehicle theft, Improper or illegal lane change, following too close, and passing a stopped school bus while stop sign is engaged.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Knowledge of plumbing systems, water heating systems, potable water distribution, drainage systems, lift stations, and backflow prevention devices.
• Ability to read blueprints, follow schematics, perform calculations, and maintain records.
• Experience using hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Understanding of chemical handling and safety practices related to plumbing and pool operations.
• Ability to work independently and follow written and verbal instructions.

Required Experience

Five to ten years of related plumbing, mechanical, or maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting objects greater than 25 pounds, standing, walking, bending, climbing, and working in confined or outdoor environments.

Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school‑administered programs or activities. For further information, please visit our website.