55503 - Plumbing
Advertised Salary: $35.24-$37.76, hourly rate pursuant to the FSU and AFSCME/AFL-CIO Agreement Benefits:
Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.) Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.
FLSA: Non-Exempt Temporary/Continuing: Continuing Part-Time/Full-Time: Full-Time Union Group: Custodial, Maintenance, Dining, Skilled Trade (AFSCME Local 1609) Term of Position: 12 Month At Will/Just Cause: Just Cause Summary of Position: Perform skilled trades work in assembling, repairing, and installing various plumbing systems including hot water systems under high or low pressure. Repair and maintenance of gas fired appliances. Work independently. Normal working hours for this position are anticipated to be M-F, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Will be required to be on-call.
Position Type: Staff Required Education: High school diploma or GED equivalency.
Required Work Experience: No work experience required beyond what is necessary to obtain State of Michigan Master Plumber license. Required Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license.
State of Michigan Master Plumber License. Physical Demands:
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: Experience in institutional, residential or commercial settings. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Perform maintenance and repair of plumbing fixtures such as faucets, shower heads, plugged drains, flush valves, toilets, etc.
Apply pipe insulation.
Join piping by threading, caulking, soldering, brazing, cementing or welding.
Locate underground utilities.
Maintain assigned tools, keep equipment and mechanical spaces in a neat, organized and clean non-hazardous environment.
Monitor air for confined space entry.
Prepare records and service reports including keeping and maintaining records associated with work management, work orders, materials, etc.
Requisition materials and parts.
Stock, maintain, and operate a service vehicle in a neat, organized and safe manner.
Test piping systems for leaks, using air, water, and/or gauges.
Unplug clogged drains, pipes, drinking fountains, and fixtures.
Assemble and install pip and pipe fittings of brass, copper, glass, plastic, and other materials.
Estimate time and material requirements for assigned work.
Fabricate and/or weld various equipment as needed.
Inspect, install, and repair all water mains, service, sewer, air and gas lines, vales, gauges, pumps, and fixtures, including sinks, commodes, urinals, dishwashers, disposals, stoves, ovens, residential boilers, furnaces, baseboard heat, food service equipment, steam and water lines, traps, relief and pressure reducing valves, vacuum systems, circulating and sump pumps, water softeners, expansion joints, below, gas and steam lines, acid waster, etc.
Inspect, maintain, and install hot water heating systems, piping, and convectors, and small residential related furnace and heating systems.
Inspect, maintain, and repair well and potable water distribution systems including fire hydrants.
Maintain and repair interior and exterior sanitary and storm sewer systems.
May be required to secure and maintain required plumbing permits.
May be required to oversee the field hours of our Plumber 1 and Plumber 2 plumbers and ensure their work meets state regulatory standards, tracks their progress, and officially sign off on their logged man-hours so they can qualify for their own Journeyman or Master Plumber license exams.
Any other duties may be assigned.
Assist other workers as assigned.
Work independently and be self-starting.
Work with least amount of inconvenience to all people involved.
Carry out these responsibilities in accordance with University policies and applicable laws. Marginal Duties/Responsibilities: Train and guide the work of others in the performance of the characteristic duties.
Assist or perform work on other mechanical systems as needed.
Communicate effectively with students, staff, faculty and visitors.
Erect and work from ladders, scaffolding, boom truck, and related devices.
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Having thorough knowledge of applicable plumbing codes, rules, and regulations (local, state, and federal).
Operate pipe cutters, pipe threaders, hack saws, drill press, impact drills, sewer cleaning equipment, sound detectors, soldering equipment, arc and gas welders, and various hand tools.
Perform mathematical computations with a high degree of accuracy.
Understand and know methods, codes and regulations, materials, tools, equipment and safety precautions of the plumbing trade.
Understand, use good judgment and follow procedures established through safety training and the Facilities Management Safety Manual.
Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty and staff to thrive authentically.
Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives. Skills and Abilities: Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Work with and around others including students harmoniously in situations of variable temperatures, occasional noise, stressful workloads, and in inclement weather environments while maintaining positive customer relations.
Maintain University standards of good workmanship in both quality and quantity.
Read, understand, interpret, and follow blueprints, sketches, job specifications, layout piping and heating systems, directions, safety labels, equipment operations manuals, etc.
Use and understand the applied use of basic hand tools typically utilized by the plumbing trade.
Perform skilled work in all plumbing-related duties.
Understand and work with a variety of materials, parts, etc. for plumbing.
Use and be familiar with personal computer and mobile computing devices to communicate and document work orders, order materials, etc.
Communicate and maintain harmonious relations effectively with students, staff, faculty and visitors.
Erect and work from ladders, scaffolding, boom truck, and related devices.
Have thorough knowledge of applicable plumbing codes, rules, and regulations (local, state, and federal).
Operate pipe cutters, pipe threaders, hack saws, drill press, impact drills, sewer cleaning equipment, sound detectors, soldering equipment, arc and gas welders, and various hand tools.
Understand and know methods, codes, regulations, materials, tools, equipment, and safety precautions of the plumbing trade.
Perform mathematical computations with a high degree of accuracy.
Prepare, keep, and maintain accurate records and reports of job time and materials utilized in written and electronic format.
Understand, use good judgment, and follow procedures established through safety training the Facilities Management Safety Manual. Required Documents:
Optional Documents: Special Instructions to Applicants: All applicants need to ensure that their application information reflects how they meet the minimum qualifications that are posted on the job posting in order to be considered for the position. Initial Application Review Date:
November 30, 2026 Open Until Position is Filled?: Yes Posting Close Date:
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