General Maintenance - Plumber; Journeyman

Maintenance Plumber Journeyman

Department: Maintenance

Reports To: Director of Maintenance

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employment Status: Full-Time, 12-Month

Fork Union Military Academy seeks a full-time Maintenance Plumber (Journeyman) to perform skilled plumbing work and support general maintenance operations across campus. This role is responsible for maintaining plumbing systems, diagnosing problems, performing repairs, and assisting with broader maintenance needs across student, staff, and support facilities. The employee will adhere to the mission of the school.

• Perform journeyman-level plumbing work, including water lines, drains, fixtures, valves, sinks, toilets, and pumps.
• Diagnose leaks, clogs, pressure issues, and plumbing failures.
• Perform preventive maintenance and record completed repairs through work orders or similar tracking.
• Assist with general maintenance tasks and campus support as needed.
• Maintain tools, materials, and work areas in a safe and organized manner.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Active journeyman plumber license required;
  Virginia license preferred.
• Plumbing experience in institutional, commercial, residential, or campus settings required.
• Strong troubleshooting and repair skills required.
• Valid driver's license required.

Frequent standing, kneeling, climbing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Work may occur indoors, outdoors, and in tight-access or utility spaces.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, including criminal history and child protective services registry checks, as well as a pre-employment drug screening, in accordance with applicable laws and school policies.