Plumber

University of Virginia

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Virginia, Facilities Management, is seeking a Plumber in the West Grounds Zone. This role supports Facilities Management's goal of providing consistent, cost-effective, reliable maintenance to the University community. Facilities Management (FM) supports the University of Virginia's wide range of research, academic and patient care programs, operating, repairing, and maintaining UVA's buildings, infrastructure, and grounds. Plumbers perform journey level installation, repair, and maintenance on a variety of plumbing equipment, which could include pumps, compressors, heating systems, air lines, sewer lines, and sprinkler systems. They receive only general supervision and instruction from senior or supervisor, and are responsible for independently installing, repairing, and replacing plumbing equipment. They also provide technical guidance to assistants and apprentices.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
A minimum of four [4] years of experience in the plumbing trade.
Journeyman or higher plumbing license.

Nice To Haves

Licensed with Backflow Certification.

Responsibilities

Replace and install plumbing and mechanical components.
Perform preventative maintenance on all plumbing systems and update or repair the systems when necessary.
Perform all work in accordance with safety rules and procedures, such as OSHA, BOCA, federal, state, and local regulations, and applicable building codes.
Respond to requests from the University community and address plumbing problems quickly and professionally.
Inform customers of job status, reasons for and duration of expected delays, as well as refer customers to the supervisor when appropriate.
Ensure that all safety and personal protective equipment are used.
Perform miscellaneous duties such as snow and ice removal and special events setups, as assigned by the supervisor.
Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

Year-round stability: full-time, local work with no travel or seasonal layoffs
Professional development: support for licensure, continuing education, and advancement through UVA training and apprenticeship programs
Strong community: a collaborative, service-oriented team that values craftsmanship, communication, and safety
Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs
Dental benefits
Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System
Educational benefits for you and/or your family
Meaningful work: every task directly supports students, faculty, and staff across UVA’s residential community
22 days of paid time off, increasing with service
13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off
Parental Leave
Community Service Leave
Tuition and professional development benefits
Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year