Posting Details
Position Number004194, 004195Position TitlePlumber I - 004194 and 004195DivisionFinance and AdministrationDepartment173625 - PlumbingMinimum 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.
Preferred QualificationsJob Description Summary
The University of South Alabama’s Maintenance department is seeking to hire a Plumber I. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions
These are the job duties required of the position.
Essential Functions
- 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.
- 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 Vacancies1Position End Date (if temporary)Job Open Date03/11/2025Job Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsWorking DaysMonday - FridayWorking Hours7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Job LocationMain CampusFull-time or Part-TimeFull TimeRegular or TemporaryRegular
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you at least 18 years of age?
- * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
- * The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
- * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- Less than High School
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- * How many years of related experience do you have?
- Less than 1 year
- Between 1 - 3 years
- Between 3 - 5 years
- Between 5 - 7 years
- More than 7 years
- * Do you possess a valid driver's license?
- * How did you hear about this position?
- USA website
- LinkedIn
- Zip Recruiter
- Indeed
- HigherEd Jobs
- Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
- Facebook
- Word of mouth
- Other
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter
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.
Annual Security and Fire Safety ReportThe University of South Alabama publishes certain crime statistics for the most recent three-year period as required by the Jeanne Clery Act. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the school. The report, along with additional information, is available online at:
http://www.southalabama.edu/departments/police/resources/fireandsafetyreport.pdf. You may also request a paper copy from the University Police office located at 290 Stadium Blvd, Beta Gamma Commons Building, Mobile, AL 36688.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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