Plumber I - Jacksonville University Facilities

Aramark; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Facilities Management in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Plumber I to respond to daily service requests in residence halls and administrative buildings. You will diagnose, repair, and prevent plumbing issues while maintaining safety and quality service.

This entry‑level role offers hands‑on training, steady daytime hours, and opportunities to grow within a campus facilities trade. Ideal candidates bring 1+ year plumbing maintenance or related experience and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of plumbing repair, plumbing maintenance, facilities maintenance, building maintenance, or related skilled trade experience.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing systems, fixtures, drains, valves, and piping.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve common plumbing issues independently.
• Ability to safely use plumbing and maintenance tools and equipment.
• Availability to work 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM on a regular schedule.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull maintenance materials and equipment.
• Strong reliability, attendance, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to daily plumbing service requests in residence halls, dormitories, and administrative buildings.
• Troubleshoot and repair plumbing issues such as clogged drains, leaking faucets, running toilets, defective fixtures, and damaged piping.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections of plumbing systems and equipment.
• Replace washers, valves, fixtures, and other plumbing components as needed.
• Open clogged drains and perform minor pipe repairs or replacements.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance checks and work orders. Identify larger maintenance concerns and elevate recommendations for corrective action.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work and service requests.
• Use standard plumbing hand tools, power tools, drain cleaning equipment, and maintenance equipment safely.
• Interact professionally with students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors while providing customer-focused service.
• Follow all Aramark safety policies, PPE requirements, and facility procedures. Support general facility maintenance activities as assigned.

Skills

Plumbing repair experience

Basic knowledge of plumbing systems

Diagnostic ability

Tool safety

Schedule flexibility/availability

Physical stamina

Customer service

Tools

Computerized work order systems

Job description

Job Description

Aramark Facilities Management is hiring a Plumber I to support residential dormitories and administrative buildings at a university campus in Jacksonville, FL. This hands-on plumbing and maintenance role focuses on responding to daily plumbing service requests, diagnosing issues, and completing repairs to keep facilities operating safely and efficiently. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, providing consistent daytime hours. While a plumbing license is not required, candidates with plumbing repair, maintenance, or facilities experience are encouraged to apply. This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring plumber, maintenance technician, building maintenance worker, or facilities professional looking to expand their skills and gain commercial plumbing experience in a campus environment. Information derived from and hiring manager feedback.

Job Responsibilities

• Respond to daily plumbing service requests in residence halls, dormitories, and administrative buildings.
• Troubleshoot and repair plumbing issues such as clogged drains, leaking faucets, running toilets, defective fixtures, and damaged piping.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections of plumbing systems and equipment.
• Replace washers, valves, fixtures, and other plumbing components as needed.
• Open clogged drains and perform minor pipe repairs or replacements.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance checks and work orders. Identify larger maintenance concerns and elevate recommendations for corrective action.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work and service requests.
• Use standard plumbing hand tools, power tools, drain cleaning equipment, and maintenance equipment safely.
• Interact professionally with students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors while providing customer-focused service.
• Follow all Aramark safety policies, PPE requirements, and facility procedures. Support general facility maintenance activities as assigned.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

Required

• 1+ year of plumbing repair, plumbing maintenance, facilities maintenance, building maintenance, or related skilled trade experience.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing systems, fixtures, drains, valves, and piping.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve common plumbing issues independently.
• Ability to safely use plumbing and maintenance tools and equipment.
• Availability to work 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM on a regular schedule.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull maintenance materials and equipment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work in mechanical spaces for extended periods.
• Strong reliability, attendance, and customer service skills.

Preferred

• 2+ years of commercial, institutional, campus, healthcare, hospitality, or multi-unit residential plumbing experience.
• Experience working in dormitories, educational facilities, or large commercial buildings.
• Plumbing license or trade school training (not required).
• Experience using computerized work order or maintenance management systems.

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential.

Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.