Plumber Steamfitter Senior

Working Title: Plumber Steamfitter Senior

State Role

Title:

Trades Technician III

Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified)

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt:
Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Business Services

Department: 300131 - Trades/Shop AUX

Pay Band: 3

Pay Rate: Pay Range

Specify Range or Amount: $52,000 - $60,000

James Madison University’s Facilities Management is accepting applications for a Plumber Steamfitter Senior to perform Master level technical tasks in plumbing, gas, fire sprinkler, and steamfitting trades. This position requires participation in an on‑call rotation.

• Participates as a member of a team providing plumbing, steam, and other trade services to complete assigned projects.
• Services, maintains, inspects, and repairs plumbing, steam, fire sprinkler, food service, heating, and other equipment as assigned.
• Installs plumbing, steam, or other equipment as assigned. Installation may include design and/or specification elements.
• Assignments are completed in a timely and correct manner according to code, policy, and regulations.
• Records and provides information as requested.
• Communicates important information to the supervisor or other designated individuals.

• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience with commercial, institutional, and residential plumbing, heating, steam equipment, fire sprinklers, food service equipment, welding, soldering, and plumbing code.
• Master level plumbing/steam fitting skills.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Skilled in dealing with a wide assortment of personalities, both directly and indirectly.
• Master plumber certification required within 2 years of hire.
• Backflow certification required within 2 years of hire.
• Valid driver’s license.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and an acceptable motor vehicle record. After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I‑9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E‑Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568‑6991.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568‑3597 or jobs. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.