Maintenance Technician Plumber

Maintenance Technician/Plumber

Under general supervision, the Maintenance Technician/Plumber performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance duties involving the installation, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance of EVIT buildings, grounds, equipment, and plumbing systems. The position supports the safe, efficient, and code-compliant operation for EVIT facilities by performing general building maintenance and serving as the primary resource for plumbing-related repairs and maintenance throughout EVIT campuses.

The employee's primary assignment is Maintenance Worker. A stipend is provided for serving as EVIT's designated plumbing resource and performing plumbing duties as assigned by the Facilities.

Job Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt Salary: $24.89 - 31.00 / Hour. Placement in the range will be based on a combination of education, industry related experience, teaching experience, and certification. There is an additional $3000.00 stipend for plumbing responsibilities, which is spread evenly over the year. Benefits: EVIT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: employer-paid Medical Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA) employer contribution, basic life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.

Our benefits package also provides a comprehensive choice of voluntary benefits that include dental, vision, supplemental and dependent life insurance, short-term disability, prepaid legal, accident, and critical illness insurance. Please note, that it is mandatory to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System plan (ASRS), which includes the regular contribution rate of 11.87% for retirement and 0.11% for Long-Term Disability per pay period.

EVIT matches the retirement contribution dollar for dollar.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED required. Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in building maintenance, facilities maintenance, plumbing, construction, or a related field. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

Journeyman plumber license. Backflow prevention certification. Specialized training or experience in plumbing, HVAC/R systems, mechanical systems, or electrical maintenance. Forklift certification. Refrigerant recovery certification. Experience working in a public school or government setting. Completion of vocational or technical training in plumbing. Licensing /Certification and Other Requirements:
Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 IVP Fingerprint Card Proof of immunization against or immunity to measles and rubella if born after January 1, 1957 Possession of a valid Arizona driver's license.

East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) is a career technical school that provides high school and adult students with the advanced skills and training needed to thrive in today's competitive job market. EVIT offers 50 career technical education programs, as well as Associate degrees in Nursing and Surgical Technology. EVIT prepares students for state and national licensing, industry certifications, internships, and the opportunity to earn college credit.

EVIT programs are tuition-free for high school students who live within the following school districts:
Apache Junction, Cave Creek, Chandler, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Higley, J.O. Combs, Mesa, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, and Tempe. EVIT offers adult programs that allow adults to improve their current skills or learn new skills. Adult programs have additional fees associated with them. For more information about EVIT, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

EVIT Mission Statement To change lives by loving our students and serving our communities with a career and college preparatory training experience that produces a qualified workforce, meeting the market-driven needs of business and industry. An Equal Opportunity Employer The East Valley Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any individual on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender, marital status, religion, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, or socioeconomic status.

In accordance with Arizona law and Governing Board Policy, the East Valley Institute of Technology maintains a smoke-free, tobacco-free work environment. El Instituto de Tecnologa del Valle Este es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. No discriminamos a ninguna persona por motivos reales o percibidos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad, edad, gnero, estado civil, religin, condicin de veterano o militar, orientacin sexual, expresin o identidad de gnero, o situacin socioeconmica.

De conformidad con la ley de Arizona y la Poltica de la Junta Directiva, el Instituto de Tecnologa del Valle Este mantiene un ambiente de trabajo libre de humo y tabaco.