Plumber II

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Department: 445030 - Building Maintenance & Operations

Location: Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties

The Plumber II position performs skilled installation, repair, maintenance, and alteration of complex plumbing and piping systems across campus. This journey-level role supports critical facilities, including laboratories, classrooms, offices, and other campus spaces, and requires advanced knowledge of plumbing systems, pipefitting, and a working understanding of secondary electrical and HVAC-related systems.

Plumber II staff ensure all systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable codes and safety standards. This position offers the opportunity to apply advanced technical skills, troubleshoot complex systems, and support essential campus operations. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Key responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Install, maintain, repair, and modify plumbing and piping systems, including water, waste, steam, gas, chilled water, and compressed air systems.
• Service domestic, lab, and acid waste drainage systems, building sewers, and associated fixtures and equipment.
• Perform pipefitting tasks, including cutting, threading, assembling, testing, and installing piping, valves, supports, and fixtures.
• Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance on plumbing and related air, gas, water, and waste disposal systems.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair boilers, pumps, steam systems, compressors, water softeners, and related equipment.
• Apply working knowledge of secondary electrical and HVAC-related systems, controls, and components.
• Ensure all work complies with Federal, State, OSHA, and Facilities Operations safety policies and procedures.
• Identify and address safety hazards and properly use required personal protective equipment.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors, coworkers, and campus customers regarding work assignments and timelines.
• Perform tasks that involve climbing ladders, accessing confined or elevated spaces, occasional lifting up to 60 lbs, and working in varied conditions, including exposure to areas with insects or small animals. All essential duties must be completed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Other Work/Responsibilities

• Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

Minimum Experience/Education

High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification(s).

Optional Guidelines: Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of Federal and North Carolina safety policies and procedures. OSHA safety plans, Facilities Operations Policy #901 and the employee safety manual; notices when dangers exist and can address them safely, proper training and PPE usage.
• Must be able to communicate effectively verbally with supervisors and the general public and understand verbal and written instructions and other communications regarding work assignments and other matters.
• Ability to diagnose/troubleshoot/repair plumbing systems, boilers, fan turbines, pumps, condensate receivers, steam lines, expansion joints, strainers, pressure reducing stations, piping insulation air compressors, water softeners and other equipment for generating/controlling steam which requires pipe fitting and other skills.
• Must be proficient in assessing issues and recommending solutions in the assigned trades of plumbing, electrical and HVAC. Work to increase knowledge of relevant trades through on-the-job training, classes and demonstrate a team maintenance approach. Must demonstrate the ability to address concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the plumbing trade with a secondary trade set in electrical and HVAC.
• NC plumbing license, or reciprocal, or local jurisdiction Journeyman plumber certification.
• CFC certification.

Required license or certification

• Valid driver's license required.
• Valid North Carolina driver's license is required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained.

Position Number: 00040568

AA/EEO Statement

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status.

The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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