Plumber II

Raleigh, NC • Full-time • $50,000 - $55,000

About the Department

The NC State University Facilities Division is home to nearly 900 professionals who plan, build, and maintain the spaces that foster an environment where innovation, learning, and community thrive. Through this work, we help create spaces that empower students, faculty, and staff to reach their full potential. Operating year-round, we manage more than 16.7 million gross square feet of built space and oversee 4,733 acres of campus infrastructure through core departments: Design & Construction, Business Operations, Campus Operations and Maintenance, and Campus Planning and Strategic Investment.

About the Role

As a Plumber II, you will perform skilled installation, repair, maintenance, and modification of complex plumbing and piping systems that support classrooms, laboratories, offices, residence halls, and other critical campus facilities. This journey-level role offers the opportunity to apply advanced plumbing and pipefitting expertise while expanding your knowledge through exposure to secondary electrical and HVAC-related systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, and modify plumbing and piping systems, including water, waste, steam, gas, chilled water, and compressed air systems.
• Service domestic, lab, and acid waste drainage systems, building sewers, and associated fixtures and equipment.
• Perform pipefitting tasks, including cutting, threading, assembling, testing, and installing piping, valves, supports, and fixtures.
• Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance on plumbing and related air, gas, water, and waste disposal systems.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair boilers, pumps, steam systems, compressors, water softeners, and related equipment.
• Apply working knowledge of secondary electrical and HVAC-related systems, controls, and components.
• Ensure all work complies with Federal, State, OSHA, and Facilities Operations safety policies and procedures.
• Identify and address safety hazards and properly use required personal protective equipment.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors, coworkers, and campus customers regarding work assignments and timelines.
• Perform tasks that involve climbing ladders, accessing confined or elevated spaces, occasional lifting up to 60 lbs, and working in varied conditions, including exposure to areas with insects or small animals.
• Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license is required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the plumbing trade with a secondary trade set in electrical and HVAC.
• NC plumbing license, or reciprocal, or local jurisdiction Journeyman plumber certification.
• CFC certification.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• Childcare benefits
• Wellness & Recreation Membership
• Wellness Programs

Pay

$50,000 - $55,000

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.