Plumber

Apply now Job no: 537516
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Veteran's Preference Eligible
Department:60310000 - AG-FAC PLANNING - OPERATIONS

Classification Title:

Plumber

Job Description:

The University of Florida’s IFAS Facilities Planning & Operations department is seeking a skilled Plumber to maintain and repair plumbing, irrigation, and sanitary systems across IFAS buildings on campus. This role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing plumbing fixtures, valves, circulating pumps, and water, air, gas, and vacuum lines. The ideal candidate can read and interpret blueprints and schematic drawings and may occasionally drive to off-site job locations.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Maintaining and repairing interior and exterior plumbing and irrigation systems.

  • Performing maintenance and repairs on sanitary systems, including drains, backflow preventers, emergency eye washes, showers, and irrigation systems.

  • Operating electric drain cleaning machines, pipe cutters, and threading equipment.

  • Performing other related duties as assigned.

This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects in a dynamic campus environment and contribute to the smooth operation of IFAS facilities.

Expected Salary:

$22 - $26 per hour commensurate with education and experience

Minimum Requirements:

Completion of an approved apprenticeship program in plumbing; or a high school diploma and four years of appropriate experience. Appropriate vocational/ technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Valid Florida drivers license

Preferred Qualifications:

JOURNEYMAN’S LICENSE PREFERRED. 

Knowledge of electric drain cleaning machines, electric pipe cutter and threading machine. 

Ability to read plumbing directions on blueprints and schematic drawings.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This position is eligible for veteran’s preference. If you are claiming veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.

Health Assessment Required: Yes

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