Apprentice Plumbing Specialist

South Dakota State University is seeking an Apprentice Plumbing Specialist to help keep our campus operating at its best. We’re looking for someone who is eager to learn, and takes pride in craftsmanship, problem‑solving, and quality work. In this role, you’ll support a wide range of plumbing projects that ensure our facilities remain safe, reliable, and fully functional. We provide the tools, training, and support you need to excel in your work and continue developing your skills in the plumbing trade.

Facilities and Services is the internal department overseeing the growth, maintenance, repair and changes of the facilities, infrastructure and grounds of campus and satellite locations. Campus Maintenance staff has technical expertise in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, welding, mechanics, building repair work, relocation, and grounds. Services include the operation, maintenance, repair and remodeling of university buildings and grounds and the operation and repair of certain types of equipment. This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Job Responsibilities:

Assist with performing varied plumbing work; Support maintenance and repair of all plumbing systems, including heating, cooling, domestic water, and sewer systems on campus and at local agricultural teaching/research sites; Trench/excavate for underground plumbing; assist with remodel projects; install piping and or plumbing fixtures in buildings and outside; perform & assist with general building plumbing maintenance and service work; locate underground utilities..

Benefits:

SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

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This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, resume, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check. SDState is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.