Plumber

New College of Florida; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Sarasota, Florida is seeking a skilled plumber to perform installation, repair, and maintenance tasks for plumbing systems. The role involves coordinating repairs and ensuring compliance with safety and building codes. Candidates should have an approved apprenticeship or equivalent experience in the plumbing trade, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. This position requires effective communication and planning abilities, along with a valid commercial driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of progressively skilled experience in craft mechanical plumbing trades work.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Valid commercial driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair plumbing fixtures and systems.
• Service or replace plumbing components as necessary.
• Coordinate work orders to minimize disruption to college activities.
• Respond to emergency plumbing incidents and problems.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Cost consciousness

Ethics

Planning/Organizing

Quality

Education

Completion of an approved apprenticeship program for multiple trades

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Purpose

The purpose of the position is to perform skilled to advanced craft-mechanical plumbing work in various installation, repair, maintenance and service tasks for the College.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, services, and/or repairs plumbing fixtures and apparatus (i.e., water coolers, lavatory and kitchen fixtures and systems, water and wastewater lines, lift stations and treatment plants, portable classroom hook‑ups, and new construction).
• Maintains piping systems by opening clogged drains, repairing valves and replacing washers on leaky faucets.
• Reads plumbing directions on blueprints and schematic drawings.
• Repair, replace, and check high/low pressure steam boilers, safety devices, and controls.
• Flush and clean boilers, storage and return tanks, and hot water heaters.
• Services or replaces components including, but not limited to, valves, switches, pumps, traps, hose bibs, backflow devices, screens, and lines.
• Ensures compliance with and adherence to applicable codes, ordinances, building, and safety standards regarding plumbing installation, service, and repair activities.
• Receives work orders, prioritizes assignments, and coordinates equipment, tools, materials, and supplies required per job site.
• Works collaboratively and confers with contractor service providers, as applicable to assigned work orders.
• Fills out and maintains work orders for required materials, supplies and equipment; maintains daily activity logs, and maintenance records concerning assigned service vehicles and equipment.
• Performs necessary calculations in preparing materials and work sites for installation, maintenance or repair, i.e., pipe dimensions, line layout, ditch and line grading, angles and distances.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance of equipment, tools, materials, and vehicles utilized per work site; ensures adherence to principles and practices of safe equipment use and operation.
• Coordinates assigned work orders in a manner to minimize disruption in routine college activities, to include planning complex and long‑term projects during non‑operating hours and vacation schedules.
• Responds to emergency or critical incidents in order to confine, resolve, and/or prevent flooding or other hazardous conditions. Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate. With the support of the College, attends training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position.
• Responsible for timely and accurate information they maintain as part of their job responsibilities.
• Repairs electrical switches, ballasts, receptacles, fixtures, timers, photocells, circuit breakers and miscellaneous wiring malfunctions; replaces light bulbs.
• Performs various carpentry work including forming doors, windows, installation of cabinets, Formica work and concrete work.
• Repairs roofs, flashing, downspouts, roof drains, exhaust fans, vents and coats roofs with roof coating.
• Assists co‑workers by performing tasks such as preparation of job site or surfaces, carrying tools and equipment, and assisting with needed repairs.
• Moves and relocates furniture, equipment and other items pursuant to requests initiated.
• Performs safety inspections on emergency devices.
• Cleans and performs scheduled maintenance on A/C units, including installing filters, replacing exhaust fans when necessary.
• Tags out and locks out equipment.
• This position may be required to work on campus while it is closed due to various emergencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Completion of an approved apprenticeship program for multiple trades; or a high school diploma and four years of experience in general repairs and maintenance. Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. High school diploma or GED; supplemented by minimum five (5) years progressively skilled and knowledgeable commercial and/or industrial experience in craft mechanical plumbing trades work, and demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints, architectural drawings, and project specifications; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Requires ability to obtain and maintain a valid commercial driver’s license.

Problem Solving

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem‑solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Interpersonal Skills

This position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse setting.

Oral Communication

Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.

Written Communication

Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.

Cost Consciousness

Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost‑saving measures; articulates financial implications and realities.

Ethics

Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.

Planning/Organizing

Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives.

Quality

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Information Technology

Experience with and understanding of automated systems and analytical and reporting tools.