Plumber I

UCF Downtown; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement savings options

Employee discounts

Job summary

University of Central Florida is seeking a Plumber I to provide essential plumbing support in maintenance, installation, and repair across campus facilities. You will troubleshoot requests to keep bathrooms, laboratories, and kitchens safe and functional.

The role requires an approved plumbing apprenticeship or equivalent experience, with strong knowledge of plumbing trades. A valid driver’s license and ability to work from a shared facilities team are expected.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved plumbing apprenticeship or a high school diploma with two years of plumbing-related experience.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing trades, tools, materials, and safety procedures.
• Experience reading blueprints and using electrical meters is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance to identify or prevent plumbing failures.
• Carry out repairs to restore functionality and maintain plumbing systems in campus facilities.
• Install, test, calibrate, and maintain plumbing components connected with water, gas, air, and sewer systems.
• Operate and monitor equipment such as pumps, valves, traps, and water heaters.
• Complete work orders with accurate labor hours, codes, and notes.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, sanitation, and university policies.

Skills

Conversational English

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Education

Apprenticeship in plumbing

High school diploma + 2 years experience

Tools

IWMS

iPad for checks

Job description

University Operations

University Operations at UCF is committed to creating a supportive and welcoming environment for our faculty, staff, students, and the broader community. We take pride in delivering exceptional service, sharing our expertise, and upholding the highest standards to ensure a world-class campus experience.

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The Opportunity

Join our dynamic University Operations department on UCF Main Campus as a Plumber I providing essential plumbing support in the operational maintenance, installation, repair, of sanitation components of campus facilities. This position will troubleshoot and respond to customer requests to provide a safe, functional, clean, efficient, and attractive living and learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and assigned preventive maintenance (PM) and predictive maintenance (PDM) to identify or prevent potential plumbing failures.
• Conduct preventive maintenance repairs (PMR) by addressing defects found during PM or PDM activities.
• Complete corrective repairs in response to reported issues to restore functionality.
• Carry out planned work related to heating and plumbing trades.
• Install, maintain, test, and calibrate plumbing components connected with water, gas, air, and sewer systems in bathrooms, laboratories, and kitchens.
• Maintain and operate equipment such as pumps, faucets, valves, traps, pipes, water heaters, and emergency showers.
• Operate and monitor sewage systems using recording equipment to troubleshoot problems.
• Locate and repair plumbing failures and malfunctions; install, maintain, and repair backflow preventers; make emergency plumbing repairs as needed.
• Assist with work performed by central shops, contractors, other zones, departments, and campus events.
• Perform routine recurring work, as well as project work associated with facilities and capital improvement programs.
• Complete work orders in a timely manner, recording labor hours, action codes, shop stock, and detailed trade notes.
• Report special conditions, deficiencies, or issues that need further attention to the supervisor.
• Ensure compliance with maintenance, health, sanitation, university, state, and federal regulations and policies.
• Support inventory control, maintain security of tools and materials, and participate in required safety training.
• Collaborate with other Facilities Operations teams and departments to support campus operations.
• Assist other Facilities Operations zones during personnel shortages or emergencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of an approved apprenticeship program in plumbing; or a high school diploma and two years of appropriate experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of plumbing trades classifications and functions including tools, equipment, materials, and task-specific sequencing required for maintenance, sanitation, and repairs.
• Familiarity with operation and powered drain-cleaning machine, water, and gas shut-off points campus-wide.
• Ability to communicate in conversational English to work effectively with customers and team members, operate electronic equipment (iPad for AiM PM checkpoints), comprehend standard safety procedures, and utilize telecommunication devices.
• General facilities experience within areas of carpentry, HVAC, or similar and possess painting knowledge and skills.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency using standard office software applications for work order systems (IWMS).
• Capable of understanding and following written/oral instructions with a strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to use approved EH&S chemicals to perform essential job functions.
• Able to operate a vehicle, as necessary.
• Demonstrated capabilities in the following: memory, calculation, reading, and evaluating.
• Experience reading blueprints, use various electrical meters and construct and install power supplies.
• Flexibility for utilization by trade for most urgent requirements and adaptable in assignments.

Health Assessment Required

UCF policy requires completion and passing of a physical exam for this position.

Special Instructions To The Applicants

The anticipated salary range for this position is $23.33 - $31.21. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

Position requires a valid Class E driver’s license. The position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.

All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H-1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

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Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings options
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
• Education assistance
• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Department

Facilities Maintenance

Work Schedule

Sunday - Wednesday 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$23.33 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

08-27-2026-12-00-AM

Veteran’s Preference

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans’ Preference, please visit http://hr.ucf.edu/files/VeteransPreference.pdf

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.