Plumber

Classification Title 17423 Facility Maintenance Tech Mech Trades

Competency Level 2 - Journey

Working Title

Working Title Plumber

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Full Time Equivalent (FTE)

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.00

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Full Time

Recruitment Range

Recruitment Range $35,099 - $58,291

Anticipated Hiring Range

Anticipated Hiring Range $44,966 - $49,962

Salary Grade Equivalency

Salary Grade Equivalency NC10

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, Varies

Work Hours

Position Location (City)

Job Category

Job Category Staff

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East Carolina University ( ECU ) is consistently ranked among nation’s top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education,
ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output.

Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C., which and is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn.

ECU’s commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university’s leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.

Campus Operations is a major unit in the Administration and Finance Division of ECU with approximately 500 employees and annual budget in excess of $30 million. The Campus Operations organization includes Facilities Engineering & Architectural Services, Facilities Services, and Housekeeping Services. Campus Operations is responsible for the support of all University real property including buildings, infrastructure, and grounds. Responsibilities on the University’s Main, Health Sciences, West Research Campuses, and satellite locations associated with ECU programs include major and minor renovations and construction;

corrective and preventive maintenance and repairs by utilities services (controls, electrical, HVAC , life safety, plumbing, central steam and chilled water operations), building services (carpentry, locksmith, masonry, paint, roofing), automotive services; maintenance of grounds by grounds services, recycling, refuse removal, sustainability; moving services and housekeeping services support of academic, administrative, athletic, classroom, clinical, dining, laboratory, library, performing arts, and residence life spaces.

Primary Purpose of Position

This position maintains, repairs, and installs all types of plumbing equipment and piping for ECU maintained facilities and infrastructure. The position also maintains, repairs, and operates building domestic hot and cold-water systems, ultrapure water systems, vacuum systems, and natural gas systems for ECU maintained facilities, as well as various maintenance related tasks.

Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification.

License or Certification required by statute or regulation

None

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

License…