Plumber

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Xavier University is seeking a full‑time Plumber. Key duties include performing preventative maintenance, responding to service calls, troubleshooting issues in various building systems, and managing work orders through the campus's maintenance system. The role requires a strong understanding of plumbing principles and safety standards. This unique opportunity will allow you to make a lasting impact on the university’s physical environment and support its mission to educate each student intellectually, morally, and spiritually within a Jesuit Catholic, liberal arts tradition, fostering lives of solidarity, service, and success.

• Install, repair, and maintain plumbing fixtures (sinks, toilets), pipes, and other plumbing materials throughout campus buildings.
• Investigate and fix problems in plumbing and related systems, such as water and drainage.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on plumbing and mechanical systems to prevent future issues and ensure continuous operation.
• Complete and manage work orders using the campus computer maintenance management system.

• High school diploma or GED; vocational or technical training is preferred.
• Experience in plumbing, maintenance, or a similar facilities role, typically 3–5 years.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and proficiency with standard plumbing tools.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting, working from ladders, or in confined spaces.
• A valid driver’s license.

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Tax‑advantaged accounts including health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent‑care accounts.
• Financial security via life and long‑term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.

To ensure consideration, qualified/interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume on Xavier University’s website. Review of applications will start on 2/10/2026 and will be accepted until the position closes at the University’s discretion. Candidates selected for the final stages of the interview process will be asked to provide the names and contact information of three professional references.

Thank you for your interest in joining our university community. At Xavier University, we are more than an academic institution — we are a mission‑driven community grounded in the Ignatian tradition. Our values of reflection, service, and the pursuit of justice inspire everything we do, from our teaching and research to the way we treat one another. We believe in the power of collaboration, and we cultivate an environment where every voice is valued and diverse perspectives enrich our shared work.

Our faculty, staff, and students form a vibrant, inclusive community united by a commitment to excellence, compassion, and a greater good. Whether you’re applying for your first role in higher education or bringing years of experience, we invite you to explore how your journey might align with ours. Come be a part of something meaningful.