Plumber II

Facilities and Business Operations:

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.

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The Opportunity:

Join our dynamic Facilities Operations team dedicated to ensuring the safety, functionality, cleanliness, efficiency, and attractiveness of the campus living and learning environment.

As a Plumber II, you will play a crucial role in troubleshooting, servicing, and responding to customer and staff requests. Utilizing intermediate-level skills, you will be responsible for the maintenance, installation, repair, and operation of plumbing systems, ensuring compliance with national and state plumbing codes.

Responsibilities:

• Execute preventive maintenance (PM) and predictive maintenance (PDM) tasks to identify and prevent potential failures.

• Install, maintain, test, and calibrate plumbing components for bathrooms, laboratories, and kitchens.

• Operate and troubleshoot pumps, faucets, valves, traps, water heaters, and sewage systems.

• Support central shops, contractors, and other departments, and perform routine and project work.

• Timely completion of work orders, accurate record-keeping, and reporting of deficiencies.

• Collaborate with teams, ensure compliance with safety guidelines, and participate in coaching Plumber I staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

Licensed as a plumber in the State of Florida and 2 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of relevant experience to include commercial and/or corporate environments.

• Working knowledge of plumbing trades, tools, materials, and safety procedures.

• Capable of applying critical thinking skills and working independently.

• Leadership skills, including delegation, training, and motivation of individuals from varied backgrounds and experiences.

• Experience reading blueprints and using electrical meters.

• Ability to use various computer programs including and/or equivalent to Microsoft Office and the Integrated Work Management System (IWMS).

• Flexible for urgent requirements and capable of managing inventories.

• Strong communication skills to work effectively with customers and team members, operate and interpret the functions of the electronic equipment (iPod Touch for AiM PM checkpoints), comprehend standard safety procedures and utilize telecommunication devices.

Health Assessment Required:  

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

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Position requires a valid Class E driver’s license. This 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.

This is a repost position. Previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to reapply.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!  UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program 

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options 

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions 

• Education assistance 

• Flexible work environment 

• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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Veteran’s Preference:   

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans’ Preference, please visit http://hr.ucf.edu/files/VeteransPreference.pdf

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets.  Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President’s Statement.

The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. 

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.