Plumber

Department Contact: Neil Bohn, (575) 646-8026, nbohn@nmsu.edu

This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

About the role

Join our team! We're hiring a Plumber to install, maintain, and repair water, gas, drainage, and steam systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems and fixtures under general supervision.
• Interpret and work from blueprints and specifications.
• Perform duties frequently reporting to a Maintenance Supervisor.

Requirements

• High School diploma plus 3 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s Degree plus 1 year of relevant experience.
• New Mexico Journeyman Plumbing License or New Mexico Journeyman Gas Fitter License, or ability to obtain within one year from date of hire.

Working Conditions

• Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements: extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, and other potentially dangerous materials or situations.
• Requires following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.
• Considerable physical activity; physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job.
• Requires heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds.

Pay

Target hourly rate: $19.28

Schedule

Standard (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM)