Plumber - Building Maintenance

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

The University Athletic Association at the University of Florida is searching for a plumber to be responsible for maintaining plumbing systems in the athletic facilities, including water supply lines, drainage systems, and fixtures. Responsibilities include diagnosing plumbing issues and determining the appropriate repair solution; installs, maintains, and repairs plumbing systems; ensuring all work complies with local plumbing codes and safety regulations; and performing routine maintenance and inspections to prevent system failures.

This position requires the incumbent to have quality workmanship; maintain clean and functional tools, equipment, and workspaces; troubleshoot and solve problems efficiently; have strong communication, customer service, and time management skills; be organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated; work independently and as part of a collaborative team; engage effectively with others of diverse cultures or backgrounds; and work a non-standard work week which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability.

This posting will remain open until a qualified candidate is chosen.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED*
• Two years of professional plumbing experience*
• Locally Registered Plumbing Contractor license
• Valid driver’s license
• Knowledgeable of plumbing systems, tools, and materials

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Plumbing Contractor
• Four years of professional plumbing experience
• Attendance of a trade school or completion of a plumbing apprenticeship

*An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of listed requirement. Salary is commensurate with experience and licensing.

BENEFITS:

Comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to health, dental, life, LTD, AD&D, pension plan (upon eligibility), athletic event tickets, employee events and recognition programs. Competitive compensation package commensurate with candidate’s previous experience and qualifications. You can view our full benefits guide on the official job posting by clicking here.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date, but no offer of employment will be extended until after the position closes. Once an official offer is extended and accepted, the candidate will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 and will be contingent on satisfactory background screening results. The candidate will also be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove identity and authorization to work in the United States without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. The University Athletic Association, Inc. is an at-will employer, a separate company from the University of Florida and not a state employer.

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