Plumber II

Job Posting Information

Posting Number: PG194818SP
Internal Recruitment: No
Working Title: Plumber II
Anticipated Hiring Range: $50,000 - $53,000
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Job Location: Raleigh, NC
Department: Building Maintenance & Operations

About the Department: The NC State University Facilities Division is home to nearly 900 professionals who plan, build and maintain the spaces that foster an environment where innovation, learning, and community thrive. Through this work, we help create spaces that empower students, faculty, and staff to reach their full potential. Operating year-round, we manage more than 16.7 million gross square feet of built space and oversee 4,733 acres of campus infrastructure through a series of core departments, each composed of multiple specialized units:

• Design & Construction
• Business Operations
• Campus Operations and Maintenance
• Campus Planning and Strategic Investment

Whether responding to a maintenance request, shaping future facilities or creating spaces that inspire discovery, our team is grounded in excellence, service and stewardship. Join the pack and become part of one of the largest and most respected employers in the state, helping shape the future of our campus community. Take a look below to see what we offer!

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more! Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer:
Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

The Plumber II position performs skilled installation, repair, maintenance, and alteration of complex plumbing and piping systems across campus. This journey-level role supports critical facilities, including laboratories, classrooms, offices, and other campus spaces, and requires advanced knowledge of plumbing systems, pipe fitting, and a working understanding of secondary electrical and HVAC-related systems. Plumber II staff ensure all systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable codes and safety standards.

This position offers the opportunity to apply advanced technical skills, troubleshoot complex systems, and support essential campus operations. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Key responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Install, maintain, repair, and modify plumbing and piping systems, including water, waste, steam, gas, chilled water, and compressed air systems.
• Service domestic, lab, and acid waste drainage systems, building sewers, and associated fixtures and equipment.
• Perform pipe fitting tasks, including cutting, threading, assembling, testing, and installing piping, valves, supports, and fixtures.
• Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance on plumbing and related air, gas, water, and waste disposal systems.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair boilers, pumps, steam systems, compressors, water softeners, and related equipment.
• Apply working knowledge of secondary electrical and HVAC-related systems, controls, and components.
• Ensure all work complies with Federal, State, OSHA, and Facilities Operations safety policies and procedures.
• Identify and address safety hazards and properly use required personal protective equipment.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors, coworkers, and campus customers regarding work assignments and timelines.
• Perform tasks that involve climbing ladders, accessing confined or elevated spaces, occasional lifting up to 60 lbs, and working…