Plumber

Job

ID2959758

Business UnitNorth Dakota State University

Location

Fargo

Posted08/20/2026

Full/Part TimeFull-Time

DepartmentFacilities Management

Close DateOpen Until Filled

Position Information

Description & Details:

Responsible for repair, maintenance and installation of plumbing and HVAC systems and equipment on the North Dakota State University campus.

Responsibilities:

Repair and maintenance of plumbing systems and equipment; Repair and maintain heating system piping and equipment; Installation of new plumbing and HVAC systems; Repair and maintain HVAC equipment.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 7:30AM-4:00PM with rotating 24/7 callback schedule.

Hiring Range:

$56,000 - $74,000+ DOE

Pay is based on several factors, including budget, labor market, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and/or certification and other business considerations.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED

3 years journeyman plumber

Journeyman Plumbing License

Ability to acquire city licenses

Valid Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications:

Commercial plumbing experience

Core Competencies:

Torches, press equipment, pipe threading machine, sewer cleaning machine, hammer drill, computer skills.

Applicant Materials Required:

Cover Letter and Resume

Our commitment to caring for our employees isn't just words—it's proven. In NDSU's most recent Gallup Engagement Survey, our strengths centered on care and development. "My supervisor, or someone at work, cares about me as a person" and "I have the opportunities to learn and grow", were noted as top drivers. This reflects the culture you'll experience here.

NDSU OFFERS OUTSTANDING BENEFITS!

Join a workplace that invests in your well-being, your future, and your success.

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

Health & Wellness

100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for single and family coverage

Choice of PPO/Basic or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA

Coverage begins the first of the month after your hire date

Wellness incentives for healthy lifestyle participation

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Employer retirement contributions ranging from 7.5% up to an impressive 12.26%, depending on position

(One of the strongest retirement packages in the region!) - Your future is a priority, and it shows.

Time Away & Support

Generous annual leave, sick leave, and 10 paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program for confidential support

Supportive work-life balance Education Benefits That Grow With You Tuition waivers for employees (up to three classes per calendar year)

50% tuition waiver for spouse/partner and dependents

Additional Optional Benefits

Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Care

Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)

Supplemental Retirement Plans

Explore Full Benefit Details:

Benefits | Human Resources | NDSU

About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment. NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country. NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live. NDSU is committed to fostering a community where differences are recognized as strengths. Rooted in our land-grant mission, we work together to meet the needs of North Dakota and its communities through education, research and outreach.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Direct inquiries to:

Vice Provost, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 201, NDSU Main Campus, Fargo, ND, 58108, 701-231-7708, ndsu.eoaandsu.edu.

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

Veteran's Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information:

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hrndsu.edu.