Plumber

Location Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America Category Facilities, Operations, Hospitality, Trades & Engineering The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia Job Id R0082678 Job Type Full time

JOB DESCRIPTION The University of Virginia, Facilities Management, is seeking a Plumber in the West Grounds Zone, which supports Facilities Management's goal of providing consistent, cost-effective, reliable maintenance to the University community. Facilities Management (FM) supports the University of Virginia's wide range of research, academic and patient care programs. With over 1,200 employees dedicated to excellence, Facilities Management is responsible for the day-to-day operation, repair, and maintenance of UVA's buildings, infrastructure, and grounds as well as other University-owned and leased properties.

Why Join UVA Facilities Management

• Year-round stability: full-time, local work with no travel or seasonal layoffs
• Professional development: support for licensure, continuing education, and advancement through UVA training and apprenticeship programs
• Strong community: a collaborative, service-oriented team that values craftsmanship, communication, and safety
• Great benefits: health, dental, retirement, and educational benefits for you and/or your family
• Meaningful work: every task directly supports students, faculty, and staff across UVA’s residential community

Position Summary

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Plumbers perform journey level installation, repair, and maintenance on a variety of plumbing equipment, which could include pumps, compressors, heating systems, air lines, sewer lines, and sprinkler systems. They receive only general supervision and instruction from senior or supervisor, and are responsible for independently installing, repairing, and replacing plumbing equipment. They provide technical guidance to assistants and apprentices.

Duties Include

• Replace and install plumbing and mechanical components.
• Perfo...