Plumber

Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department

The University of Georgia Facilities Management Division is the largest of seven (7) divisions reporting to the Vice President for Finance and Administration. The exceptional staff of over 900 personnel within the division manage, operate and maintain campus landscapes, buildings and infrastructure to promote the long-term sustainability of the University.

College/Unit/Department website: fmd.uga.edu

Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time: Full Time

Additional Schedule Information: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM On occasion, employee may be required to perform duties after hours (evenings and weekends) due to emergency situations or planned work. This position will also have a on-call rotation schedule.

Advertised Salary: $42,000 or Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date: 08/05/2026

Open until filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 09/07/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Classification

Classification Title: Plumber II

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience

Position Summary

This is manual work at the journeyman level in the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing and heating systems. Work involves performance of skilled plumbing tasks in maintaining, repairing, and servicing a variety of fixtures and equipment. Routine maintenance, service, and repair work is performed independently. Assignments are normally received orally or through written work orders. Work is inspected on completion for conformity to instructions and quality of work.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Can read and interpret building plans, sketches, building schematics, and blueprints.
• Knowledge and experience in the maintenance and repair of plumbing systems and components.
• Can read and understand oral and written instructions.

Physical Demands

• Bend, stoop, stand, squat, work with hands above head, work from a standard and/or extended ladder and lift up to 75 lbs. throughout the day.
• Work in a very limited space and/or cramped areas.
• Work under adverse weather conditions (i.e. hot, cold, rain).

Is driving a responsibility of this position?: Yes

Is this a Position of Trust?: Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?: No

Does this position require a P-Card?: No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?: No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?: No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications): Yes

Duties/Responsibilities

• Repairs and inserts valves and ball cocks, packs faucets, repairs waste, sewage, and drainage pipes, replaces broken fixtures and installs new fixtures, caulks and packs joints. (30%)
• Cleans out drains and obstructions in waste and sewage pipes. (20%)
• Repairs broken valves, service pipes, and drinking fountains. (20%)
• Operates pipe cutters, reamers, threading machines, sewer tapes, cables, and other plumbing tools and equipment. (20%)
• Keeps records of work and repairs. (5%)
• Performs related work. (5%)

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name: Lisa Johnson

Recruitment Contact Email: lisawc@uga.edu

Recruitment Contact Phone: 706-542-7453