East Tennessee State University
Plumber
TN, United States · Contract
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About the role
- Performs skilled plumbing work across university facilities, including the installation, inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of plumbing systems and equipment. Maintains domestic water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, natural gas, and related systems to support safe, reliable campus operations and compliance with applicable codes and
- - Knowledge of plumbing systems, fixtures, valves, pumps, and piping materials.
Responsibilities
- Maintains domestic water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, natural gas, and related systems to support safe, reliable campus operations and compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
- Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond.
- Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and one year of experience in commercial, industrial, or institutional plumbing maintenance.
- Knowledge of plumbing systems, fixtures, valves, pumps, and piping materials.
- Ability to diagnose and repair plumbing problems.
- Knowledge of applicable plumbing codes and safety regulations.
- Ability to communicate effectively and provide customer service.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
- Knowledge of plumbing codes, practices, and safety procedures.
- Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
- Non-exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.
- It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
Nice to have
- Journeyman Plumber license.
- Experience with institutional or university facilities.
- Experience with backflow prevention devices, pumps, boilers, and water treatment systems.
- Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
- Job Family - Facilities Services Trades Specialist 1
- Application Instructions
- Non-exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days.
- The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.
Skills
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Skill in using plumbing tools and equipment.
Compensation
- Market Range - 4 Salary Schedules
- East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students and highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs.
Benefits
- For information on benefits, please visit Employee Benefits
Equal opportunity
- ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This listing is sourced directly from East Tennessee State University's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.