Plumber

Posting Details

Position Number: 004195

Position Title:

Plumber I – 004195

Division:
Finance and Administration

Department: 173625 - Plumbing

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent and three years plumbing or related experience; or successful completion of a one year program of study in plumbing at an accredited vocational/technical school or community college as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and two years plumbing or related experience, possession of a valid driver’s license and maintenance of a driving record sufficient to maintain insurance coverage under the University of South Alabama.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

The University of South Alabama's Maintenance Plumbing Department is seeking to hire a Plumber I. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.

• Installs, maintains, and repairs valves, faucets, traps, wash bowls, sewer line hook-ups, vents, and other sanitary fixtures.
• Maintains piping systems by opening clogged drains and replacing washers on leaky faucets.
• Maintains and repairs storage and water return tanks, water heaters and similar equipment.
• Makes estimates of time and materials needed to perform jobs.
• Supervises work of unskilled or semiskilled helpers assisting with jobs.
• Operates pipe cutters, reamers, threading machines, sewer tapes, cables, and other related tools and equipment.
• Cuts and threads pipes, melts and cuts lead joints, and must be able to work on pumps, booster pumps and re‑circulating pumps.
• Maintains and repairs swimming pools, spas and other water features including wet and dry sprinkler systems.
• Inspects existing USA buildings to determine "as-built" conditions and records same.
• Moves items weighing up to 100 lbs.
• May be required to operate a motor vehicle to travel to and from work sites or transport materials.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
• Related duties as required.

Number of Vacancies: 1

Position End Date (if temporary): —

Job Open Date: 12/06/2025

Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled

Working Days:
Monday - Friday

Working Hours:

7:00 a.m.

- 3:30 p.m.

Job Location:

Main Campus

Full-time or Part-Time:
Full Time

Regular or Temporary:
Regular

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

The university typically does not require additional documents.

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. If you feel you have been discriminated against, please notify the Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator or the Associate Vice President, Finance and Administration/CHRO.

EO Employer minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

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