Plumber

Position Details

Position Classification Title
Facility Maintenance Tech - Mech Trades

FLSA
Non-Exempt

Position Overview

Join the Ramily! Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) is seeking a skilled and motivated Plumber to join the Facilities Maintenance team for the Department of Housing & Residence Life.

The Plumber is a critical role that will support the maintenance and repair of plumbing systems within our student housing facilities, ensuring a safe, comfortable, and well-maintained environment for our students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Repair, replace, maintain and install plumbing fixtures and equipment
• Perform repair and preventative maintenance on water, gas and sanitary sewer in University buildings and grounds
• Inspect work sites and review blueprints to identify safety concerns, determine necessary equipment, and develop a plan for the necessary work
• Assemble, build, repair, and modify plumbing fixtures and equipment where necessary
• Maintain and utilize hand and power tools safely and effectively
• Performance maintenance on water, valves, traps, basins, drains, faucets, lavatories and sinks
• Review blueprints and locate underground piping in order to develop a plan or layout for the work needed
• Repair damaged sinks, toilets, showers, water heaters, faucets, valves, and drinking fountains
• Fit gaskets, couplings, traps, and valves, and solder or weld connections to seal joints where necessary
• Respond to service requests promptly, completing work orders
• Adhere to safety standards, building codes, and environmental regulations
• Support Electrical and HVAC repair and maintenance as part of the Facilities Maintenance team