Plumber I

Plumber I

Facilities and Business Operations at UCF is dedicated to fostering a conducive educational environment for our faculty, staff, students, and the broader community. We are committed to excellence, providing unparalleled expertise, and maintaining a world-class standard in service.

Join our dynamic Facilities Maintenance Department on the UCF Lake Nona Campus as a Plumber I, providing essential plumbing support in the operational maintenance, installation, and repair of sanitation components of campus facilities. This position will troubleshoot and respond to customer requests to provide a safe, functional, clean, efficient, and attractive living and learning environment.

Responsibilities :

• Perform scheduled and assigned preventive maintenance (PM) and predictive maintenance (PDM) to identify or prevent potential plumbing failures.
• Conduct preventive maintenance repairs (PMR) by addressing defects found during PM or PDM activities.
• Complete corrective repairs in response to reported issues to restore functionality.
• Carry out planned work related to heating and plumbing trades.
• Install, maintain, test, and calibrate plumbing components connected with water, gas, air, and sewer systems in bathrooms, laboratories, and kitchens.
• Maintain and operate various pieces of equipment, including pumps, faucets, valves, traps, pipes, water heaters, and emergency showers.
• Operate and monitor sewage systems using recording equipment to troubleshoot problems.
• Locate and repair plumbing failures and malfunctions; install, maintain, and repair backflow preventers; make emergency plumbing repairs as needed.
• Assist with work performed by central shops, contractors, other zones, departments, and campus events.
• Perform routine recurring work, as well as project work associated with facilities and capital improvement programs.
• Complete work orders promptly, recording labor hours, action codes, shop stock, and detailed trade notes.
• Report any special conditions, deficiencies, or issues that require further attention to your supervisor.
• Ensure compliance with maintenance, health, sanitation, university, state, and federal regulations and policies.
• Support inventory control, maintain security of tools and materials, and participate in required safety training.
• Collaborate with other Facilities Operations teams and departments to support campus operations.
• Assist other Facilities Operations zones during personnel shortages or emergencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

Completion of an approved apprenticeship program in plumbing; or a high school diploma and two years of appropriate experience. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Florida Statute 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications :

Health Assessment Required :

UCF policy requires completion and passing of a physical exam for this position.

Special Instructions to the Applicants :

The anticipated hourly range for this position is $20.29 - $27.14. The final rate will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

This is an Auxiliary (AUX) funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.

Position requires a valid Class E driver's license. The position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.

If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity, both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety.