Plumber

Plumber

We need dedicated team members to join us to keep the construction, operations, maintenance and infrastructure of the UMBC campus running smoothly so our students, faculty and staff can continue our mission of striving for excellence. Our staff maintains 70 university buildings on 512 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds.

Join our team of dedicated skills trades staff members!

Position Overview: A few sentences about what this role does.

Why Work at UMBC? UMBC offers reliable hours in a stable work environment. Facilities Management provides free uniforms and shoes for skilled trades positions. Tools are provided for use on the job as well as a UMBC owned vehicle to travel to worksites on campus. UMBC also assists with keeping trades licenses current and obtaining needed training. UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at 26.05 per hour and full time regular positions offer 14 days of vacation, 15 sick days, 15 holidays including winter break and spring break, as well as 3 personal days. Tuition remission benefits are available immediately for employees. We offer a generous benefits package including pension plan, health insurance, on-site day care center and much more. See more details about our benefits below.

Responsibilities

• Installs, diagnose problems, repairs and maintains pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, gas, sewer and drainage systems according to blueprints, specifications, and plumbing codes
• Lays out and assembles pipe systems and supports. Cuts, bends, welds and threads pipe. Inspects work to determine presence of obstructions; plans installations and repairs to avoid obstruction.
• Oversees and performs repair and replacement of toilets, sinks, drain lines, and faucets. Cleans obstruction from waste and sewage lines.
• Prepares estimates of time, labor and materials. Prepares reports reflecting daily operations and project status
• Operates and maintains tools and equipment of the plumbing trade. Cleans work area upon completion of project.
• Provides guidance and training in plumbing work to other maintenance personnel. May have lead responsibility for special projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Four years progressively responsible experience in the plumbing trade
• Possession of a certification as a licensed plumber from the State of Maryland or from another state that qualifies for reciprocity in Maryland.

Preferred Qualifications:

• GED/High School Diploma

Background Screening Statement:

• A background check will be required.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• Upload a resume.

Closing Date:

• Open Until Filled

Benefits

• UMBC offers a rich benefits package including the following for nonexempt regular employees. Generous Leave which includes accruing the following for full time positions:
• 14 Days of Annual Leave (increases with years of service)
• 15 Days of Sick Leave
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days Tuition Remission:
• Available immediately for employees
• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment Additional Benefits:
• Life and disability insurance
• Pension plan
• Supplemental retirement plans
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities

Salary

Pay Range 12 (minimum: 26.05 per hour / maximum: 32.44 per hour) based on the University System of Maryland (USM) Pay Program. Facilities Management provides free uniforms and shoes for skilled trades positions. Tools are provided for use on the job as well as a UMBC owned vehicle to travel to worksites on campus. UMBC also assists with keeping trades licenses current and obtaining needed training. Opportunities for shift differential, on-call, and overtime pay may be available. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, Memorandum of Understanding, USM Board of Regent policies, internal equity, budget and qualifications and experience. Most salary offers will be close to the minimum part of the range.

Hours: Full-time

Type: Regular

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Equal Opportunity Statement: UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Title IX: As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here.

Work Authorization As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.

Advertised: Oct 5 2026 09:00 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: Open Until Filled

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