Plumber

Posting Details
Posting Details
Requisition Number
S3160
Position Number
Position Classification Title
Facility Maint Mech Tradesman
Functional Title
Plumber
Position Type
Staff
University Information
Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
Facilities Operations has the responsibility of providing a wide range of services to the entire UNCG campus. Services include all aspects of corrective and preventive maintenance, operations, grounds maintenance, housekeeping, utility infrastructure maintenance and operations, business operations, safety, regulatory compliance, project management, and renovations. These duties are conducted for a campus consisting of over 100 buildings totaling 6 million gross square feet on over 275 acres.
Position Summary
The primary purpose of this position is the maintenance and repair of campus plumbing systems, from the city water supply to the sewage systems. Included in this is the installation and repair of the plumbing fixtures and planned and preventative maintenance on existing water and sewage disposal systems. This position reports to the Plumbing Shop supervisor and is responsible for the maintenance of domestic water, heating equipment, and other routine maintenance as assigned by supervision.
This position is a mandatory position as defined in the Adverse Weather and Emergency Event Policy.
Minimum Qualifications

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY; OR DEMONSTRATED POSSESSION OF THE COMPETENCIES NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE WORK. SOME POSITIONS MAY REQUIRE SPECIAL LICENSES OR CERTIFICATION. OPTIONAL GUIDELINES: EXPERIENCE IN THE TRADE AREA RELATED TO THE AREA OF ASSIGNMENT MAY BE SUBSTITUTED ON A YEAR-FOR-YEAR BASIS.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Valid driver's license
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred candidates will have:

• A minimum 5 years of progressive plumbing experience in an institutional or commercial environment; A plumbing license, and back-flow certification for testing and repairing.

Alternate Option
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:

1. Name,
2. Company Name,
3. Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
4. Email Address
5. Contact Phone Number

Recruitment Range
$47,263 - $52,514
Org #-Department
Utility Operations - 56406
Work Hours of Position
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday and overtime as required
Number of Months per Year
12
Posting Requirements
Job Family
Operations and Skilled Trades
Career Banded Title
Facility Maint Mech Tradesman
Open Date
08/31/2026
Close Date
09/21/2026
FTE
1.000
FLSA
Non-Exempt
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