Plumber II

Plumber II Posting Number req23577 Department Facilities Mgmt-Maint Services Department Website Link Location Main Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights

University Facility Services is seeking a skilled Plumber to join our team. This position is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems in commercial and industrial settings. Key responsibilities include working with pipes, fixtures, and appliances to ensure proper water flow, drainage, and system functionality.

The Plumber will diagnose and resolve plumbing issues, perform routine maintenance, and ensure all work complies with local building codes and safety regulations. Additionally, this role requires strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to safety and efficiency. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate exceptional customer service by effectively communicating with clients, offering solutions, and delivering high-quality workmanship.

If you are a highly skilled Plumber with a great attitude, a strong understanding of customer service, a desire to be challenged by a new task each day and are interested in developing your knowledge skills and abilities as a Plumber, then we invite you to apply.

Note: All maintenance employees are required to drive University vehicles daily as part of their primary functions.

University Facility Services at the University of Arizona consists of over 600 employees and services over 13 million square feet of campus, keeping the grounds beautiful, classrooms clean and all utilities moving through the campus. TEAMWORK is our strength.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs and maintains chilled water, steam, heat, water, gas, drainage, sewage and other plumbing systems.
• Installation: Install pipes, fixtures, and appliances according to specifications and plumbing codes.
• Repair: Diagnose and repair leaks, blockages, and other issues in plumbing systems.
• Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance on plumbing systems to ensure proper functioning and prevent future issues.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve plumbing problems using diagnostic tools and techniques.
• Customer Service: Communicate effectively with clients to explain issues, provide estimates, and offer solutions.
• Compliance: Ensure all work is performed in compliance with local building codes and safety regulations.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of work performed, including materials used and time spent on each job.
• Emergency Response: Respond to emergency plumbing situations as needed, often outside of regular working hours.
• Inspects joints, valves, pumps, boilers, heaters, sinks, commodes, tanks, valves and other plumbing system components to locate malfunctions and repairs or replaces when necessary.
• Studies plans, drawings, specifications and work orders to determine work requirements and sequence of repairs and/or installations.
• Operates reamers, threading discs, sewer tapes, pipe cutters, snakes and other plumbing equipment and hand tools.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move/transport a maximum of 50 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Journeyman level position. Completion of a high school education or an equivalent combination of apprenticeship program, technical training, and/or experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must have a valid drivers license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy .

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Journeyman Plumber supporting a large facility (i.e. school district, hospital, etc.).
• Completion of a 4-year apprenticeship program.
• Previous work experience at a college or university.

FLSA Non-Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.0 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Facilities, Grounds and Infrastructure Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $22.77 - 28.46 Compensation Type hourly rate Grade 6 Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizonas good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidates work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator . Career Stream and Level OC2 Job Family Skilled Crafts & Trades Job Function Facil, Grounds, & Infra Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date 9/1/2025 Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates ... Open Date 7/31/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Resume Special Instructions to Applicant Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the Universitys campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
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