Department Contact: Neil Bohn, (575) 646-8026, nbohn@nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary: Join our team! We’re hiring 3 plumbers to install, maintain, and repair water, gas, drainage, and steam systems. Requires NM Journeyman Plumbing or Gas Fitter License, or ability to obtain within one year from date of hire.
Position Title: Plumber
College/Division: Facilities and Services
Department: 500770-FS MECHANICAL
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $19.28
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule:
Job Duties and Responsibilities: Under general supervision, responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repairs of plumbing systems and fixtures. Requires the ability to understand and work from blueprints and specifications. Knowledgeable of uniform plumbing codes. Frequently reports to a Maintenance Supervisor.
Required Education and Experience:
High School diploma + 3 years of relevant experience or an Associate’s
Degree + 1 year of relevant experience.
Equivalent Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Special Certification/Licensure:
Requires a NM Journeyman Plumbing License or NM Journeyman Gas Fitter License or able to obtain a New Mexico license within a year from date of hire.
Environment: Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements: i.e. extreme temp, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, other potentially dangerous materials/situations that require safety precaution/protective equip
Physical Effort: Considerable physical activity. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job.
Lifting Requirements: Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.
Risk: Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.
