Plumber​/Pipefitter

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair heating and plumbing systems under general supervision.
• Repair and replace defective plumbing equipment, replace or mend broken pipes, and clear clogged drains.
• Assemble pipe sections, tubing, and fittings using screws, bolts, solder, plastic solvent, and caulking.
• Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipe installations and pipe fittings with hand and power tools.
• Locate and mark positions of pipe installations and passage holes using measuring instruments such as rulers and levels.
• Study building plans and inspect structures to determine required materials, equipment, and sequence of pipe installations.
• Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, and fixtures such as sinks, toilets, and tubs with hand and power tools.
• Cut threads, bend pipes to required angles, and use pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines, and pipe-bending machines.
• Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air, observe pressure gauges, and detect and locate leaks.
• Repair, install, and replace plumbing fixtures including sinks, water closets, showers, heaters, hot water tanks, and other related items.
• Repair and maintain dining hall equipment such as dishwashers, garbage disposals, and steam kettles.
• Assemble and install valves, pipe fittings, and pipes; correct openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipes and fittings.
• Determine appropriate sizes, locations, tools, and methods for solving plumbing and pipe fitting problems.
• Maintain and service equipment used in performance of duties.
• Perform welding, brazing, cutting, threading, bending, and other normal plumbing and pipe fitting techniques with appropriate tools.
• Repair and maintain steam distribution systems and associated valves, pumps, traps, and manholes.
• Repair and maintain forced hot water and steam heating systems.
• Identify and troubleshoot HVAC systems as required.
• Coordinate with outside contractors and collaborate with the Plymouth Village Water & Sewer District and Physical Plant staff.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• NH Driver's License.
• NH Journeyman or Master Plumber license.
• Proficiency in pipe fitting, including soldering, brazing, pressing, and threaded fittings.
• Ability to troubleshoot plumbing and heating equipment.
• Willingness or ability to learn to rebuild hydronic pumps and associated components.
• Backflow tester certification preferred.
• NH Gasfitter license preferred.
• Training in confined space entry or willingness to be trained.
• Ability to respond to after‑hour emergency calls.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.

Hourly rate up to $31/hour. Pay range: $20.98 – $34.68 per hour.

Location:

Plymouth.

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.