Maintenance Technician - Plumber

The University of Evansville (UE) is seeking a skilled and reliable Maintenance Technician - Plumber to join our Facilities Management team. This role is essential for the upkeep of our campus infrastructure, ensuring that academic buildings, administrative offices, and residence halls remain functional and safe for our students and staff.

As a campus plumber, you will handle everything from routine fixture repairs to specialized maintenance in high-stakes environments like chemistry and medical labs. If you are a problem-solver who enjoys technical variety and collaborative teamwork, we invite you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

The Maintenance Technician - Plumber performs skilled trade work while supporting general campus maintenance initiatives. Your main duties will include:

• Plumbing System Mastery: Test, repair, and maintain fixtures, valves, pumps, faucets, and backflow preventers across campus.
• Specialized Lab Support: Maintain institutional applications in medical and chemistry labs, ensuring complex piping and fixtures meet operational standards.
• Installation & Demolition: Follow blueprints and oral instructions for the demolition of old systems and the installation of new piping, equipment, and components.
• System Troubleshooting: Perform basic and advanced troubleshooting, including re-piping and clearing blocked lines using power equipment.
• Infrastructure & Utility Care: Maintain internal and external building envelope components and demonstrate knowledge of steam, water, and natural gas distribution systems.
• Collaborative Maintenance: Assist other maintenance technicians with minor building repairs, furniture maintenance, and the upkeep of specialized capital equipment.
• Safety Compliance: Recognize and mitigate hazards such as dangerous chemicals or asbestos; strictly follow and enforce all university safety procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: 1–2 years...