Plumbing Specialist

South Dakota State University is seeking a Plumbing Specialist to help keep our campus running strong. We’re looking for someone who takes pride in craftsmanship and problem-solving. In this role, you’ll tackle a wide range of plumbing projects that help maintain safe, reliable facilities. We provide the tools and support to help you do your best work and continue growing in your trade.

This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota
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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.

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

• Perform maintenance, repairs, and replacements of plumbing, heating, cooling, water, and sewer systems on campus and the local agricultural research stations.
• Complete remodel projects and new installations.
• Perform utility locates.
• Respond to building plumbing or utility system problems on a rotating on-call basis.

• 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.
• Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.

Knowledge of:

• Plumbing code
• Commercial plumbing systems, including service, repairs, & maintenance
• New installations and remodel modifications
• Functions of various plumbing, heating and cooling systems
• Basic computer skills

• Perform installation or modification of plumbing and heating systems
• Install plumbing, cooling and heating products and equipment
• Repair or replace plumbing, heating and cooling systems or components
• Work in confined areas or from heights
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Communicate clearly
• Ability to respond to emergency/urgent issues after hours or on weekends
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Work as a team player with a positive attitude

Valid driver’s license;
South Dakota Journeyman’s Plumbing License.

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.

Posting Date

Posting Date 08/28/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

First Consideration Date

First Consideration Date 09/15/2026

Advertised Salary

Advertised Salary starting at $25.69/hour, depending upon qualifications, plus benefits

Duration of the Term

Duration of the Term 12 months

Appointment Percent

Appointment Percent 100

Work Hours

M-F 7am-3:30pm. When on call: M-F 8am-5pm and after hours as needed.

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Regular

Scope of Search

Scope of Search External (includes Internal)

If internal, define scope of search

This position requires

If other, please indicate

If other, please indicate South Dakota Journeyman's Plumbing License, Valid Drivers License, Weekends/Holidays, On call rotation

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