Plumber

Facilities Management (FM) supports the University of Virginia's wide range of research, academic, and patient care programs. With over 1,200 employees dedicated to excellence, FM is responsible for the day-to-day operation, repair, and maintenance of UVA's buildings, infrastructure, and grounds as well as other University-owned and leased properties.

About the role

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 staff or supervisors and are responsible for independently installing, repairing, and replacing plumbing equipment. They provide technical guidance to assistants and apprentices.

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 as assigned.

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed with Backflow Certification.

Benefits

• 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service.
• 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off.
• Parental and Community Service Leave.
• Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs.
• Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System.
• Tuition and professional development benefits.
• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year.

Pay

Anticipated hiring range: $24.50 – $29.00 per hour ($49,920 - $60,320 annually).

Schedule

Full-time position.

Physical Demands

Requires regular walking, standing, kneeling, crawling, squatting, and climbing ladders or stairs; lifting and carrying of various weights. Repetitive motion for grasping, pulling, pushing, and operating hand and power tools. Work may occur in a variety of indoor and outdoor conditions and environments.