Plumber Utility Mechanic I

• Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
• Facilities/ Grounds
• Maintenance/Skilled Trades/Service
• Closing at: Jul 10 2026 - 22:00 CDT

Pay Grade/Pay Range

Minimum: $23.37 - Midpoint: $29.23 (Hourly N7)

Department/Organization

504104 - Plumbing Maintenance

Normal Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm; some nights, weekends, and possible shift work.

Job Summary

The Plumber Utility Mechanic I assists in the fabrication, installation, maintenance and repair of heating, plumbing, mechanical piping systems, structural steel, package boiler equipment and water treatment, kitchen equipment, auxiliary equipment, steam, water, gas systems and other building mechanical equipment; auxiliary equipment, steam, water, sewers both sanitary and storm, irrigation systems gas and air systems and other building mechanical equipment; above and underground steam, domestic water, HVAC (chilled and hot water), sanitary and storm distribution systems; firing, tending and maintaining pressure boilers to supply heat for buildings and domestic hot water. Drives from site to site.

Required Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of plumbing, pipefitting, structural steel (iron worker), boilermaker, millwright, boiler tender, steamfitter, or sprinkler fitter experience. Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications

Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen.

Skills and Knowledge

Ability to lift, handle and maneuver the tools, materials, and supplies of the job. Ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot blueprints, drawings, manuals, maps, schematics, and plans and do material takeoffs. Good people sk...