Plumber, Senior

Georgia State University; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 43,100 - 51,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Georgia State University is seeking a Senior Plumber for its Facilities Management Services at the Perimeter Campus. The position requires advanced skills in plumbing systems installation and maintenance. Responsibilities include repairing plumbing fixtures, operating equipment, and maintaining records. Minimum qualifications include a technical degree or equivalent experience. The role offers generous benefits like health and tuition assistance. Join a collaborative environment in a rapidly growing academic setting.

Qualifications

• Technical or vocational degree and at least two years of related experience.
• High school diploma or GED and at least four years of related experience.
• Physical ability to climb steps and ladders.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems at an advanced level.
• Repair broken plumbing fixtures and install new fixtures.
• Operate pipe cutters and maintain records of completed work.

Skills

Knowledge of plumbing codes

Ability to communicate orally and in writing

Ability to read and interpret blueprints

Knowledge of standard tools, methods, and practices of the plumbing trade

Education

Technical or vocational degree

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Facilities Management Services

Building Maintenance - Zone 06

Location: Perimeter Campus (subject to change)

Shift: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. (schedule subject to change)

Salary Range: $43,100 - $51,800

Position: Plumber, Senior

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems at an advanced level.
• Repair broken plumbing fixtures.
• Install new fixtures, hot water systems, and sprinklers on campus grounds.
• Cleans and drains obstructions in waste and sewage pipes.
• Operate pipe cutters and other plumbing equipment.
• Maintain records of completed work.
• Study building plans and working drawings to determine installation sequence.
• Locate and mark positions of pipes and connections.
• Cuts openings in floors and walls to accommodate pipes and fittings.
• Cut, thread, bend pipes to required angles.
• Join pipes using screws, bolts, fittings, etc.
• Use air or water and pressure gauges to identify leaks.
• Install and repair plumbing fixtures such as sinks, commodes, water heaters.
• Replace washers in leaky faucets.
• Repair burst pipes and clear clogged drains.
• Serve as lead worker on plumbing projects.
• Estimate time frame for plumbing projects.
• Inspect completed plumbing projects.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Technical or vocational degree and at least two years of related experience; or high school diploma or GED and at least four years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of standard tools, methods, and practices of the plumbing trade.
• Knowledge of plumbing codes.
• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions involved in the plumbing trade.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Physical ability to climb steps and ladders.
• Physical ability to access confined spaces.

Benefits and Work Environment

• Generous benefits: health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement plans, etc.
• Knowledge‑sharing organization that collaborates with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunities and mentorship.
• Rapidly growing center within an academic setting.

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)

Shift: Monday through Friday – 7:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status. Georgia State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status.