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UNC Greensboro
Plumber
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What they do
A Plumber installs and repairs water pipes, including drainage pipes, in homes or larger buildings. Installs plumbing fixtures or appliances that use gas, and fixes plumbing problems such as clogged pipes.
$61,349 / year median in North Carolina
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Posting Details Posting Details Requisition Number S3138 Position Number 013653 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 Re-Post, Previous Applicants Need Not Re-Apply, Still Under Consideration 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 .
- $52,514 Org
- Department Utility Operations
- 56406 Work Hours of Position 8:00 AM
- 4:30 PM, M-F Number of Months per Year 12 Posting Requirements Job Family Operations and Skilled Trades Career Banded Title Facility Maint Mech Tradesman Open Date 06/15/2026 Close Date 08/24/2026 FTE 1.
- In House Essential Tasks Plumbing work in support of in-house renovation/construction projects.
- Technical Competency Description Ability to perform a variety of recurring and non-recurring tasks/functions.
- Work Competency Description Ability to determine project/assignment by breaking them down into tasks.
- F, Hand Movement-Grasping
- F, Holding
- F, Finger Dexterity
- F, Vision-Skilled Trades
- F, Reading
- F, Writing
- F, Eye-hand coordination
- F, Vision-Visual inspection
- F, Hearing
- F, Talking
- F, Standing
- F, Sitting
- F, Walking
- F, Lifting-0-30 lbs.
- F, Lifting-30-60 lbs.
- F, Pushing/Pulling
- F, Climbing-Stairs
- F, Climbing-Ladders
- F, Bending
- F, Squatting
- F, Crawling
- F, Reaching
- F Work Environment Driving
- Car/Truck
- F, Driving
- Standar/Automatic
- F, Driving
- Mower/Forklift
- O, Equipment/Machines
- Heights
- O, Equipment/Machines
- Roofs
- O, Equipment/Machines
- Ladders
- F, Equipment/Machines
- Scaffolds
- O, Night/Dark
- O, Extreme noise levels
- O, Extreme temperatures
- O, Inside
- F, Outside
- F, Exposure to potential Hazardous Conditions
- O, Gas Leaks
- O, Acidic Harsh or Oily Substances
- O, Electrical Hazards
- O, Overtime
- O Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume/CV List of References Optional Documents Cover Letter Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (
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- Have you graduated from high school or received a GED? Yes No
- How many years of directly related experience do you have? Less than 1 year 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years Five years or more
- Do you currently have a valid drivers license? No Response Yes No
- Are you back flow certified for testing and repair? Yes No
- Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying: UNCGjobsearch Website Greensboro News & Record Carolina Peacemaker Other Newspaper The Chronicle of Higher Education Inside Higher Ed Other Professional Journal NCWorks.gov UNC System Job Board Other Online Job Board Personal Networking Other
- If you selected "Other", please provide the name of the resource here. (Open Ended Question)
- Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship? Yes No
- Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro?