Plumber

George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

George Washington University seeks an experienced Plumber to support Facilities Planning, Construction and Management. The role involves day-to-day plumbing operations, preventive maintenance, and coordination with Zone Managers and stakeholders on schedules and inspections.

Ideal candidates have 1.5+ years in plumbing with strong knowledge of domestic hot water systems, safety standards, and building codes. On-site work, 7:00 am–4:00 pm, and on-call duties apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1.5 years of relevant experience, or a relevant Bachelor's degree.
• DC Journeyman Plumbing License preferred; reciprocity accepted.
• Experience reading mechanical drawings and building codes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and administer preventive maintenance programs for facilities.
• Conduct plumbing maintenance and repairs in commercial, residential and academic buildings.
• Troubleshoot domestic hot water systems and inspect for quality control.
• Coordinate inspections and due diligence with stakeholders.
• Provide reports to the Facility Zone Manager and advise on project alternatives.
• Schedule work orders and supervise contractor work as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and local codes.
• Communicate best practices to maintenance staff.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field

DC Journeyman Plumbing License (preferred)

Tools

AssetWorks CMMS

Plumbing tools knowledge

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Facilities Planning, Construction, and Management ( FPCM ), a part of Division of Safety and Facilities, under the Executive Vice President and Chief Administration Officer’s portfolio, builds, manages and maintains GW’s property and grounds on all three of GW’s campuses.

The Division of Facilities, Planning, Construction and Management ( FPCM ) is seeking an experienced tradesperson to take on the role of Plumber. The Plumber will assist the Zone Manager and Zone Leads with the day-to-day plumbing operations. The work schedule is Monday-Friday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm and is subject to on-call assignments, after normal business hours. This position requires a working rotation to include Holidays, Saturdays and Sundays.

The successful candidate must be well trained in all plumbing applications and systems, highly organized, and a professional who takes pride in his/her work and can perform various customer service duties as required throughout the day.

The Plumber is responsible for proper operation of all systems and equipment. The Plumber position may lead plumbing maintenance programs including required repairs, renovations and preventative maintenance so that the primary university mission is upheld.

The Plumber is responsible for the following:

• Plans, implements, and administers a preventative maintenance program(s) to provide maximum life to facilities in accordance with industry standards.
• Knowledge of plumbing systems in commercial, residential and academic buildings.
• Knowledge of how to troubleshoot plumbing domestic hot water systems.
• Coordinates and facilitates walkthrough inspections and due diligence investigations.
• Provides regular verbal/written reports to the Facility Zone Manager.
• Ability to communicate with employees regarding plumbing best practices.
• Comprehensive knowledge of how to use plumbing trade tools, such as snake-mashing, jet washing, and propress tools; knowledge of grease trap and sewage pump systems, backflow prevention, occupational hazards, safety precautions, local codes, and regulations pertaining to plumbing.
• Knowledge and understanding of FPCM goals and objectives, policies and procedures, as well as ability to work and communicate effectively in a multi-ethnic/multi-cultural environment with students, faculty, and staff.
• Schedules plumbing work orders with GW stakeholders and performs inspections for quality control on contractor assignments.
• Advises administrators on possible alternatives to proposed plumbing projects and equipment purchases.
• Provides instructions and assistance in the solution of work-related problems and in the performance of specific plumbing-related tasks.

Performs other work-related duties as requested. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the lead from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma/ GED plus 1.5 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to understand and review architectural drawings and related mechanical drawings, including as-builts.
• DC Journeyman Plumbing License is preferred. Reciprocity will be accepted.
• Graduation from a trades school (or the completion of a certified Plumbing licensed program) with emphasis in Plumbing/gas fitting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated successful experience in the plumbing trade. A working knowledge of building and plumbing codes is preferred.
• Ability to make material takeoffs and time allotments to complete plumbing-related projects.
• Knowledge in the use of mathematics, formulas, and some design ability of building plumbing systems.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Competent communication and correspondence skills. The Plumber should understand the District of Columbia building codes.
• Ability to interact with a diverse population to include students, faculty, staff, and external contractors and vendors.
• Ability to utilize and manage work order ticket systems using AssetWorks or other Computerized Maintenance Management Systems ( CMMS ).
• Knowledge of safe work practices based on industry standards, injury and illness prevention practices is preferred.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

The following characteristics are preferred:

• Commitment to GW’s values.
• Intellectual, professional and a person of integrity
• Honest, with the highest ethical standards.
• Passionate, collaborative, strategic, and smart with a hands-on, roll-up-the-sleeves orientation.
• Ability to work independently. Self-starter; hard worker. Takes initiative; very high energy.
• Personally accountable. Assumes ownership, control and accountability for all areas of responsibility and commitments made to others.
• Sincere, open, and direct communicator. Puts organizational interests above self-interests and is comfortable expressing candid opinions.
• Highest levels of responsiveness.
• Combination of strong intellect that is combined with a practical and realistic common sense understanding of how to get things done.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, a strong desire to succeed and exert extraordinary effort.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth, entrepreneurial environment. Ability to work with faculty and staff in a respectful manner.
• Establish trust and credibility with institutional leadership and across the University.
• Seeks "win-win" solutions to help foster continued integration and collaboration.

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department: Division of Safety and Operation

Family Safety and Facilities

Sub-Family Plumbing

Stream Service and Support

Level Level 2

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours Per Week: 40

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 am-4:00 pm, including a Holiday and weekend rotating schedule.

Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes

Employee Onsite Status

Telework: No

Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants: Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

Internal Applicants Only? No

Posting Number: S014497

Job Open Date: 10/01/2026

Job Close Date:

If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:

Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement: The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.