Plumber

Job Title: Plumber

The Opportunity

Embry-Riddle is seeking to hire 2 Plumbers. The Plumber is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of campus plumbing systems and related equipment. This role supports the Prescott Arizona Campus by maintaining all university plumbing infrastructure to ensure safe, sanitary, and reliable operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, repair, and replace university plumbing systems, fixtures, and equipment, including lift stations and backflow prevention devices.

• Perform preventive maintenance and respond to assigned work orders across campus facilities.

• Ensure safe handling and use of chemicals, tools, and equipment in accordance with applicable safety regulations and standards.

• Maintain accurate records and notify supervision of any plumbing issues requiring attention.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

• About us

• For over 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leading aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165,000 alumni around the world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense and technology industries.

• Today, our faculty, researchers and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders, government agencies and innovators, they are solving real-world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow.

Compensation

The hourly range for this position is up to $26.00. The final offer will consider the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience, along with applicable state regulations, internal equity, and business needs, and may fall outside of the stated range.

Qualifications

• Preferred Skills

• Journeyman’s license in painting, plumbing, or a related skilled trade.

• Plumbing license or demonstrated experience with plumbing repairs and maintenance.

• Knowledge of additional maintenance, construction, or facility-related trades.

• Required Education and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED with proficiency in grammar, spelling, basic composition, and mathematics.

• Required Licenses, Certifications, and/or Clearances:

• Valid driver’s license.

• Plumber license or equivalent experience preferred.

• Must meet the University’s standards for approved drivers. Unacceptable driving records include the following (for three years from the date of each occurrence):

• Three or more at-fault accidents and/or moving violations in the previous 36 months.

• Two or more at-fault accidents or two or more moving violations in the past year.

• Conviction for driving while impaired within the last five years.

• Conviction for death by vehicle, hit and run, racing, careless and reckless driving, implied consent in the previous five years.

• Serious violations result in immediate disqualification and revocation of driver privileges.

• Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of plumbing systems, water heating systems, potable water distribution, drainage systems, lift stations, and backflow prevention devices.

• Ability to read blueprints, follow schematics, perform calculations, and maintain records.

• Experience using hand and power tools safely and effectively.

• Understanding of chemical handling and safety practices related to plumbing and pool operations.

• Ability to work independently and follow written and verbal instructions.

• Required Experience:

• Five to ten years of related plumbing, mechanical, or maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting objects greater than 25 pounds, standing, walking, bending, climbing, and working in confined or outdoor environments.