Plumber
East Carolina University, United States
about 5 hours ago
Location:
Greenville, SOUTH
CAROLINA
Deadline:
09 Jun 2026
Position Details
Position Information
Job Title Plumber
Position Number 904002
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Time-Limited No
Department Homepage campusoperations.ecu/facilities/
Advertising Department
CO FS EAST UTIL
Plumbing
Division Administration & Finance
Classification Title 17423 Facility Maintenance Tech Mech Trades
Competency Level 2
- Journey
Working Title Plumber
Number of Vacancies 1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.00
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Recruitment Range $35,099
- $58,291
Anticipated Hiring Range $37,762
- $57,765
Salary Grade Equivalency NC10
Work Schedule M-F
Work Hours 8am-5pm
Position Location (City) Greenville
Job Category Staff
- Technical/Trade
Organizational Unit Overview Facilities Services is a unit in Campus Operations Division, which is a part of a broad division of Administration and Finance that includes all aspects of facilities management at East Carolina University.
East Carolina University is the third largest university in the University of North Carolina system with approximately 28,000 FTS and a staff of over 6,000. The university is comprised of more than 7 million square feet of facilities located on approximately 1400 acres with physical assets in excess of $1.5 billion. This includes the Main, Health Sciences, and West Research Campuses, and satellite locations throughout North Carolina associated with university programs. Facilities Services has an annual budget in excess of $30 million and employs approximately 500 FTE. Major functions include facilities maintenance and housekeeping services.
Facilities Service's primary purpose is to plan and perform corrective and preventive maintenance functions on all building structures and equipment and utility infrastructure. Corrective maintenance returns equipment to optimal design performance after failure or upon degradation from age, adverse operation conditions, etc. Preventive maintenance minimizes equipment failures and reduces corrective maintenance.
Job Duties The primary purpose of this position is to maintain and repair plumbing systems and other related equipment on ECU's main campus. Duties include the maintenance, repair, and/or replacement of all types of plumbing fixtures and water, steam, gas and sprinkler systems piping. Duties also include unstopping waste lines and maintaining/repairing domestic hot water heat exchangers, regulators, pilot valves, gas and electric water heaters, and circulating pumps. Must be able to read and understand building and system drawings. Maintenance of air compressors and backflow preventer devices are also responsibilities of this position. Completes preventive and corrective maintenance work orders. Operates ECU vehicles which requires a valid driver's license. This position is also considered essential in responding to adverse weather events.
Minimum Education/Experience High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification.
License or Certification required by statute or regulation none
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education Experience in the repair, replacement, or installation of related piping systems is preferred.
flow preventer certification is preferred.
License or Certification required by the Department A valid NC Driver's License.
Special Instructions to Applicant Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.
If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).
Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.
Job Open Date 05/12/2026
Job Close Date
- Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.
m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed. 06/09/2026
Open Until Filled No
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting ecu.peopleadmin/postings/93694
Alternate option If no applicants who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.
Nondiscrimination Statement East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinatorecu .
Eligibility for Employment Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.
Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employmentecu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.
