Plumber Lead

• 503943
• Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
• Staff
• Staff Full-time
• Closing at:
  Aug 25 2026 - 23:55 MDT

Department Contact: Neil Bohn, , nbohn

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

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Summary:

Join our team! Lead and support plumbers and trade workers in the repair, maintenance, and installation of campus plumbing systems. Plan schedules, inspect work, estimate materials and labor, and ensure timely project completion.

Position Title: Plumber Lead

College/Division: Facilities and Services

Department: 500770-FS MECHANICAL

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $21.11

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status
:
Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Standard

Work Schedule:

Standard (M-F, 8-5)

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Leads the work of Journey-level Plumbers and Trades Helpers and participates in the repair, maintenance, inspection and installation of systems and Journey-level crafts projects. Assigns and inspects the work of Plumbers and Trades Helpers; initiates corrective action to secure satisfactory standards and timely project completion. Plans and develops work schedules, equipment usage schedules and procedures for equipment maintenance.

Determines material and labor estimates. Participates in maintenance, repair and installation duties in the trades.

Qualifications

Required

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma + 4 years of relevant experience or an Associate’s
• Degree + 2 years of relevant experience.

Equivalent

Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Special Certification/Licensure

• NM Journeyman Plumbing License.
• NM Journeyman Gas Fitter License.
• Valid unrestricted driver’s license.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Physical Effort: Moderate physical activity.

Lifting Requirements: Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.

Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

Recruitment Summary

We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico.

We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.

NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.

Since 1888, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives – and the lives of the people they love – through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.

Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.

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