Job Description
Full job description
Posting Number
req24485
Department
Residential Facilities
Department Website Link
Location
Main Campus
Address
Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The Plumber position, reporting to the Shop Superintendent, performs professional plumbing maintenance, repairs and related activities in the student dorms. Assignments will include heat, water, gas, drainage, sewage and other plumbing systems. This position requires driving University vehicles and golf carts.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.
Duties & Responsibilities
Inspects joints, valves, pumps, boilers, heaters, sinks, commodes, tanks, and other plumbing system components to locate malfunctions; repair or replace as necessary.
Operates, including but not limited to, reamers, sewer tapes, snakes and other plumbing equipment and hand tools.
Re-pipe building domestic water systems and sewer waste systems.
Maintains material inventory of equipment.
Performs periodic planned maintenance work as required including but not limited to exercising valves, rebuilding fixtures, cleaning drinking fountains and snaking sewers.
Assembles, installs, repairs and maintains heat, fan coil, water, gas, drainage, sewage and other plumbing systems per applicable codes.
Utilizes various documents, drawings, specifications and codes to determine proper sequencing of repairs and/or installations per applicable codes.
Performs facility inspections, documents work request activity and related requirements.
Participates in Housing Emergency On-Call Program.
Tests and repairs Fire Sprinkler systems.
Tests 5-year annual dry standpipe system.
Tests and repairs Backflow Assemblies.
Maintains plumbing.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Housing & Residential Life is a security sensitive department and this position requires a finger-print criminal background check.
Motor Vehicle Division check.
This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency required.
Three years of relevant experience required.
In addition to the education and experience minimum qualifications, apprenticeship program, technical training experience required.
Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.
Preferred Qualifications
6 years of commercial/industrial plumbing experience; or completion of a 4-year federally approved technical training program in plumbing.
Journeyman Plumber license.
Professional Plumber experience, including work with boilers, pumps and heaters.
Certified backflow tester.
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
40
Job FTE
1.0
Work Calendar
Fiscal
Job Category
Facilities, Grounds and Infrastructure
Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay
$22.77 - $28.46
Compensation Type
hourly rate
Grade
6
Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Career Stream and Level
OC2
Job Family
Skilled Crafts & Trades
Job Function
Facil, Grounds, & Infra
Type of criminal background check required:
Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)
Number of Vacancies
1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
[email protected]
Open Date
11/21/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at [email protected].
Posting Number
req24485
Department
Residential Facilities
Department Website Link
Location
Main Campus
Address
Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The Plumber position, reporting to the Shop Superintendent, performs professional plumbing maintenance, repairs and related activities in the student dorms. Assignments will include heat, water, gas, drainage, sewage and other plumbing systems. This position requires driving University vehicles and golf carts.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.
Duties & Responsibilities
Inspects joints, valves, pumps, boilers, heaters, sinks, commodes, tanks, and other plumbing system components to locate malfunctions; repair or replace as necessary.
Operates, including but not limited to, reamers, sewer tapes, snakes and other plumbing equipment and hand tools.
Re-pipe building domestic water systems and sewer waste systems.
Maintains material inventory of equipment.
Performs periodic planned maintenance work as required including but not limited to exercising valves, rebuilding fixtures, cleaning drinking fountains and snaking sewers.
Assembles, installs, repairs and maintains heat, fan coil, water, gas, drainage, sewage and other plumbing systems per applicable codes.
Utilizes various documents, drawings, specifications and codes to determine proper sequencing of repairs and/or installations per applicable codes.
Performs facility inspections, documents work request activity and related requirements.
Participates in Housing Emergency On-Call Program.
Tests and repairs Fire Sprinkler systems.
Tests 5-year annual dry standpipe system.
Tests and repairs Backflow Assemblies.
Maintains plumbing.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Housing & Residential Life is a security sensitive department and this position requires a finger-print criminal background check.
Motor Vehicle Division check.
This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency required.
Three years of relevant experience required.
In addition to the education and experience minimum qualifications, apprenticeship program, technical training experience required.
Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.
Preferred Qualifications
6 years of commercial/industrial plumbing experience; or completion of a 4-year federally approved technical training program in plumbing.
Journeyman Plumber license.
Professional Plumber experience, including work with boilers, pumps and heaters.
Certified backflow tester.
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
40
Job FTE
1.0
Work Calendar
Fiscal
Job Category
Facilities, Grounds and Infrastructure
Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay
$22.77 - $28.46
Compensation Type
hourly rate
Grade
6
Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Career Stream and Level
OC2
Job Family
Skilled Crafts & Trades
Job Function
Facil, Grounds, & Infra
Type of criminal background check required:
Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)
Number of Vacancies
1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
[email protected]
Open Date
11/21/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at [email protected].
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