Plumbing Specialist

About the role

South Dakota State University is seeking a Plumbing Specialist to help keep our campus running strong. We’re looking for someone who takes pride in craftsmanship and problem-solving. In this role, you’ll tackle a wide range of plumbing projects that help maintain safe, reliable facilities. We provide the tools and support to help you do your best work and continue growing in your trade. This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repairs, and replacements of plumbing, heating, cooling, water, and sewer systems on campus and the local agricultural research stations.
• Complete remodel projects and new installations.
• Perform utility locates.
• Respond to building plumbing or utility system problems on a rotating on-call basis.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Plumbing code
• Commercial plumbing systems, including service, repairs, & maintenance
• New installations and remodel modifications
• Functions of various plumbing, heating and cooling systems
• Basic computer skills

Skill & Ability to:

• Perform installation or modification of plumbing and heating systems
• Install plumbing, cooling and heating products and equipment
• Repair or replace plumbing, heating and cooling systems or components
• Work in confined areas or from heights
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Work in extreme temperatures
• Communicate clearly
• Ability to respond to emergency/urgent issues after hours or on weekends
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Work as a team player with a positive attitude

Required License

• Valid driver’s license
• South Dakota Journeyman’s Plumbing License

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and flexible benefits
• Retirement plans with 6% matching
• Compensation packages
• Paid holidays and vacation leave (10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays)
• Access to internal and state-sponsored training
• Reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions
• Relocation benefits available per university’s guidelines