Plumbing Technician

Job Title

Plumbing Technician

Kennesaw, Georgia

Regular

Full-Time

291341

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens.

Our entrepreneurial spirit, high‑impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision.

Come Take Flight at KSU!

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Responsible for all aspects of the installation, maintenance, inspection, operation and repair of plumbing systems, mechanical units and fixtures.

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Current, valid and unrestricted driver's license

• Two (2) years related work experience

• ICC Plumbing Inspector Certificate or ICC Plans Examiner Certification (Active)

• An undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

The budgeted salary range is $22.62 to $26.80 per hour. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

• Ability to understand and comply with building, electrical, fire and plumbing codes and other technical standards and specifications as required
• Ability to safely handle, dispose, and document chemicals
• Ability to adapt to changing work environments
• Ability to build upon existing knowledge in technical application of maintenance work
• Able to operate heavy machinery and plumbing equipment and/or tools
• Ability to operate and work in extreme temperatures and heights including aerial lifts and ladders
• Able to work with and maintain hand tools in a safe manner
• Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

• Knowledge of appropriate safety standards including occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions in the use of tools and equipment
• Knowledge of confined space entry procedures
• Knowledge of universal waste disposal procedures and documentation
• Working knowledge of regulatory codes

• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
• Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)
• Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
• Strong customer service…