Plumber

CSU Careers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CSU Careers is seeking a Skilled Plumber for SDSU Housing Facilities. This role involves performing a full range of plumbing tasks to ensure a safe and functional environment for the community. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth and professional development

A collaborative work environment

Competitive benefits

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in plumbing required, preferably through an apprenticeship.
• Ability to maintain safety and health standards in plumbing.
• Must have a valid California Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems.
• Work on construction and remodeling projects.
• Accurately track materials and ensure quality work.

Skills

Plumbing

Customer Service

Education

Completion of a standard plumber’s apprenticeship program

Knowledge of California State Plumbing codes

Job description

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Position Summary

Join Our Team at SDSU Housing Facilities!

Position Summary

Join Our Team at SDSU Housing Facilities!

Are you an experienced plumber with a commitment to excellence and a passion for craftsmanship? SDSU Housing Facilities Services is looking for a Skilled Plumber to support our mission of delivering industry-best preventive maintenance and ensuring a safe, clean, and fully functional environment for our university community.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform the full range of skilled plumbing work including installation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of plumbing systems for water, gas, oil, steam, sewage, fire sprinkler systems, and refrigeration.
• Work on both new construction and remodeling projects, ensuring proper installation of plumbing fixtures and piping.
• Maintain and repair restroom and laboratory fixtures, fire prevention systems, and appliances such as water heaters, garbage disposals, dishwashers, and forced air furnaces.
• Accurately track time and materials, and complete assignments with professionalism, timeliness, and increasing efficiency.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by delivering quality work, actively following up on tasks, and maintaining positive communication with clients and colleagues.
  
  

Why Join Us?

Role

At SDSU, we value professionalism, reliability, and a spirit of service. When you join our team, you’re not just filling a role—you’re contributing to a community that values excellence and continuous improvement. We offer:

• A collaborative work environment that respects and appreciates your expertise.
• Opportunities for growth and professional development.
• A supportive and inclusive culture that promotes work-life balance.
• Competitive benefits and a stable, rewarding career path.
  
  

If you’re ready to make a difference and be part of a dedicated team, we encourage you to apply today!

Position Information

• This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible permanent/probationary position.
• This position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.
  
  

Department Summary

The Division of Business and Financial Affairs is responsible for ensuring a safe, productive campus environment while providing the highest quality service in support of academic excellence through thoughtful stewardship of financial, technological, infrastructure, and human resources at San Diego State University.

The Department of Facilities Services is responsible for the operation, maintenance, repair, renovation, remodel, and alteration activities in support of the academic and research mission of the university. Facilities Services employs over 200 employees (full time and students) and supports approximately 8 million square feet of buildings (including residence halls and parking structures) and 280 acres of improved and unimproved land.

The Office of Housing Administration (OHA) is a self-funded operation responsible for planning, providing, and administering housing operations, services, and facilities with over 100 employees and over 150 student assistants with an annual operating budget exceeding $145,000,000. OHA provides housing for over 8,900 students in 25 communities with over 2 million sq. ft. of residential facilities. The OHA manages the operation of residence halls, apartments, and conference and event spaces. The OHA supports the educational mission of the Residential Education Office (REO) while providing business operations for all housing-related functions in support of a quality environment to enhance the student educational experience

For more information regarding The Office Housing Administration, click here.

Education And Experience

Knowledge: Work requires thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the plumbing trade; a base knowledge of the operation of building automation systems; and a thorough knowledge of applicable state and federal health and safety orders and regulations pertaining to the plumbing trade, including the California State Safety Orders of the Division of Industrial Safety and the California State Plumbing codes.

Abilities: Must be able to perform skilled plumbing work on all applicable equipment and systems; perform applicable welding work; obtain necessary backflow prevention licenses; make rough sketches of plumbing installations; read and work from blueprints, plans, drawings and specifications; estimate materials and labor cost of standard plumbing maintenance and repair work; maintain records and retrieve data related to work performed using manual and/or computerized record-keeping systems; provide instruction to unskilled and semi-skilled assistants; analyze and respond appropriately to emergency situations; prepare standard reports; read and write at the level appropriate to the position; and perform arithmetic calculations as required by the position. Incumbents may be required to possess a California Driver’s License valid for the operation of any vehicle or equipment they are required to maintain and operate.

Experience: These abilities normally would be acquired through any combination of progressively responsible training and experience which demonstrates achievement journey-level skills equivalent to that acquired through completion of a standard plumber’s apprenticeship program.

Licenses/Certifications Required

• Valid California Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 10 days of hire.
  
  

Key Qualifications

• Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification preferred.
• LEED Green Associate preferred.
• APPA EFP Credential preferred.
• Ability to work unsupervised on a variety of job tasks from simple to complex.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical work; utilize mechanical aptitude and motor coordination. Must be able to read and write at a level appropriate to the position; must be able to follow simple written and oral instructions.
• Thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the plumbing trade.
• A base knowledge of the operation of building automation systems.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable state and federal health and safety orders and regulations pertaining to the plumbing trade, including the California State Safety Orders of the Division of Industrial Safety and the California State Plumbing codes.
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $71,976 - $104,844 per year (Step 1 - Step 20); Step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience. Step placement upon appointment is not expected to exceed Step 11 ($87,732) for highly qualified candidates. Future increases, including step advancement, are subject to contract negotiations.

SDSU Values

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU provides equal opportunity for all in education and employment. We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university.

SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At SDSU, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Supplemental Information

Apply by June 4, 2025 to ensure full consideration. Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on an as-needed basis, and the position will remain open until filled.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Michelle Puentes at [e-mail].

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