Plumbing Supervisor

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

Plumbing Supervisor

Statesboro, Georgia

Regular – Full‑Time

Supervise inspection, repair, installation, modification, and maintenance of plumbing fixtures in heating, water and drainage systems across campus. Lead and direct identification of electrical, plumbing and safety problems applicable to installation and advise on necessary corrective action. Supervise plumbers by performing employee‑related tasks to include maintaining employee information on attendance, job performance, training and development, and procedures and methods to improve quality of work performed.

Work with outside contractors to maintain Statesboro campus domestic water system.

• Establish performance and safety standards and procedures for the department
• Ensure compliance with State laws, codes, safety, and environmental standards
• Assign workload
• Supervise plumbers in installation and maintenance
• Repair all campus water systems, plumbing fixtures, and related equipment
• Supervise maintenance and repair of campus sewer, stormwater, domestic fixtures and equipment
• Manage and approve employee time in One Usg
• Record and maintain data for required reports
• Participate in hiring, orientation, training and performance evaluation of department employees
• Develop and review training programs to keep employees abreast of the latest technical information

• Associate Degree or equivalent combination of post‑secondary/formal technical training

• Basic math and computer skills

• Ten (10) or more years of plumbing experience
• Four (4) or more years of supervisory experience

• Experience in higher education

$24.12 – $30.75 per hour

(Non‑exempt position paid on a biweekly basis)

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Ability to operate equipment standard to trade, including high pressure drain cleaning machines, rigid K‑50 and 500 cable machines
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, specifications and standards
• Ability to understand and apply technical literature
• Ability to supervise and coach employees

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
• Knowledge of all trade standards and techniques used within plumbing profession
• Knowledge of "Right to Know" Laws and chemical safety standards

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
• Experience in pipe‑cutting, reaming, and threading machines
• Operate hand, precision and power tools

February 13, 2026 (Application review may begin as early as February 6, 2026)

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478‑6947 or by email at hrservice.

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251‑2644, or email support.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre‑employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable…