Plumber, Senior

Plumber, Senior )

Facilities Management Services, Building Maintenance – Zone 06 is seeking a Senior Plumber to install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems for our campus. The position is located on the Perimeter Campus.

Location: Perimeter Campus (Location subject to change)
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. (Shift subject to change)
Salary Range: $43,100 – $51,800

• Repairs broken plumbing fixtures
• Installs new fixtures
• Install hot water systems
• Clean and drain obstructions in waste and sewage pipes
• Operate pipe cutters and other plumbing equipment
• Maintain records of completed work
• Study building plans and working drawings to determine the sequence of installations
• Locate and mark the position of pipes and pipe connections
• Cut openings in floors and walls to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings
• Cut, thread, and bend pipes to the required angle
• Join pipes by using screws, bolts, fittings, etc.
• Fill pipes with air or water and use pressure gauges to locate leaks
• Install and repair plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, commodes, and water heaters
• Replace washers in leaky faucets
• Repair burst pipes and open clogged drains
• Install sprinklers on campus grounds
• Serve as a lead worker on plumbing projects
• Estimate the time frame for plumbing projects
• Inspect completed plumbing projects
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Technical or vocational degree and two years of related experience; or a high school diploma or GED and four years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

• Knowledge of standard tools, methods, and practices of the plumbing trade
• Knowledge of plumbing codes
• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions involved in the plumbing trade
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Ability to climb steps and ladders
• Ability to access confined spaces

• Health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, and other benefits
• Knowledge‑sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship
• Rapidly growing center within an academic setting

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status.