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Title: Plumber

Division: Finance and Administration

Department: Facility Operations and Planning

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: Grade 11: $23.03/hour

EEO Job Group: 6 E7

Position Summary

The University of Southern Indiana seeks a Plumber to perform skilled maintenance tasks with a primary emphasis on plumbing maintenance related to maintenance repairs, rehabilitation, and construction projects for buildings, equipment and systems. Also perform skilled labor involving general maintenance skills including rough and finish carpentry, electrical, painting and mechanical work. Work is inspected for satisfactory compliance with instructions, although routine repairs and work assignments are completed without supervision or close review.

Duties/Responsibilities 

Perform plumbing tasks related to maintenance, repairs, rehabilitation, and construction projects for buildings, equipment, and systems.

Plumbing duties include but are not limited to:

• Assemble and install valves and fittings.
• Install, repair, and maintain sinks, tubs, and toilets.
• Install, repair, and maintain plumbing fixtures, appliances, and trim.
• Install, repair, and maintain water heaters and water conditioners.
• Install, repair, and maintain underground storm, sanitary, and other water piping systems.
• Install, repair, and maintain water treatment equipment, piping, and controls.
• Test piping systems and fixtures for leaks.
• Ensure all installations, repairs, and maintenance meet the requirements for the appropriate codes.
• Assist with water fountains and swimming pool maintenance (will require additional off campus education and certification).

Required Knowledge and Skills

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Vocational training and/or experience in trades including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and/or heating and air conditioning, knowledge of its practices, procedures, materials and tools, skills in a variety of trades, and an ability to plan and layout job assignments required.
• Valid driver license required.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Recommended qualifications include four years’ experience in journey level of a trade named.

Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements

About USI           

The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for this position include:

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 7% of annual salary.
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
• Accrue up to 10 paid vacation days per fiscal year – accrual increases after 4, 7, and 11 years of service

For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits.

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf@usi.edu or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.

EEO Statement

The University of Southern Indiana is an EEO/AA employer. All individuals including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.