"Plumber - Athletics"

Job Summary

Help us maintain top-tier athletic facilities and be a crucial part of our team's success! Join Auburn Athletics as we search for a Plumber to keep our sports facilities in peak condition! This individual provides basic level skills and expertise to maintain, install, and replace plumbing pipes, fittings, and fixtures within campus facilities and infrastructure according to the National Plumbing Code.

Essential Functions

• Repairs and maintains internal building plumbing systems as well as associated sanitary sewer drains. Fixes routine problems involving drains, toilets, urinals, sinks, faucets, fixtures, valves, and domestic water supply piping.
• Installs plumbing piping, fittings, fixtures, valves, and other related appliances according to the National Plumbing Code as part of a project work crew or repair team. Assists in the repairs of water distribution piping and sanitary sewer piping.
• Performs preventative maintenance on building plumbing systems including drains, strainers, and valves.
• Will be responsible for meeting and maintaining training and certification requirements as outlined by the Auburn University Facilities Management Policy: "Training, Education, and Certification Requirements for Mechanical and Electrical Trades Personnel".
• May be required to serve in an on-call status and remain work-ready when scheduled for an on-call period or rotation. Work-ready status requires an employee to return to the worksite within forty-five minutes while being physically and mentally unimpaired and fit for duty, able to safely perform all essential job functions with no risk to self, coworkers, students, public, or property.
• Required to work some athletic events after hours (nights and weekends)

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Minimum Qualifications

Level I: High school diploma or equivalent + 2 years of experience in the installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of a wide range of common plumbing system components.

Minimum Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the National Plumbing Code.
• Knowledge regarding the installation, maintenance, repair, and proper operation of a wide array of routine water supply, water distribution, plumbing, and drainage systems.
• Knowledge regarding common interior plumbing systems components such as water and sanitary sewer piping, fittings, fixtures, valves, and strainers, as well as exterior water distribution and storm sewer piping.
• Knowledge concerning common plumbing piping types to include copper, galvanized, and PVC piping.
• Knowledge of the OSHA Safety Manual and safety practices and procedures. Knowledge of preventative maintenance procedures and practices.

Minimum License and Certifications

• Valid Driver's License

Desired Qualifications

• Associate's degree or vocational training in Plumbing Systems or related field preferred.
• 4 years of experience commercial plumbing experience

Salary Range:

$38,350 - $57,530

Job Category:

Facilities/Skills Trades

Working Hours if Non-Traditional:

Hours vary based on events

City position is located in:

Auburn

State position is located:

Alabama

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

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