Plumber, Licensed (H)

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition remission

Job summary

The University of Miami is seeking a Licensed Plumber to inspect, repair, modify, and maintain plumbing fixtures across heating, water, and drainage systems. The role includes mentorship and supervision of junior plumbers and handling more complex repairs.

Candidates should have a valid Miami-Dade County license and a Florida driver’s license, plus a minimum of three years of relevant experience. The university supports a comprehensive benefits package and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required.
• Valid license from Miami Dade County and FL driver’s license.
• High school diploma or equivalent with required certification or license.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, repairs, modifies, and maintains plumbing fixtures in heating, water, and drainage systems.
• Mentors and supervises junior plumbers; performs complex repairs.
• Reads blueprints to repair plumbing systems and identify issues.
• Keeps daily maintenance logs and maintains records.
• Performs preventive maintenance and tests equipment performance.
• Repairs pumps, drains, bearings, and related mechanical components.
• Ensures compliance with university policies and safeguards assets.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certification or license

Tools

Office software and related computer applications

Job description

The Plumber, Licensed inspects, repairs, modifies, and maintains plumbing fixtures in heating, water, and drainage systems to preserve the safe functioning and quality of all systems throughout the facilities. Further the Plumber, Licensed provides mentorship and supervision to junior plumbers and performs the more complex repairs and modifications.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs work orders and participates in projects as directed.
• Keeps daily logs on major components up to date.
• Identifies electrical, plumbing, and safety problems applicable to the installation and takes necessary corrective action.
• Reads and interprets blueprints to repair plumbing systems.
• Maintains piping systems by opening clogged drains, replacing washers, and repairing leaky faucets.
• Completes scheduled preventive maintenance.
• Tests, maintains, and evaluates equipment performance and reports anomalies to appropriate staff.
• Repairs circulator and sump pumps, refrigeration unit’s drains, bearings, universal joints, and similar mechanical equipment.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and files on equipment and facility preventative maintenance.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

_ This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. _

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license

Certification and Licensing:

Valid license from Miami Dade County | Valid State of Florida Driver’s License required
Refer to the department description for applicable certification requirements

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida’s only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We’re the challenge you’ve been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff