Plumber

Department Contact: Neil Bohn, (575) 646-8026, nbohn@nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: Join our team! We're hiring a Plumber to install, maintain, and repair water, gas, drainage, and steam systems. Requires NM Journeyman Plumbing or Gas Fitter License, or ability to obtain within one year from date of hire.

Position Details

Position Title: Plumber

College/Division: Facilities and Services

Department: 500770-FS MECHANICAL

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $19.28

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Under general supervision, responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repairs of plumbing systems and fixtures. Understand and work from blueprints and specifications. Frequently reports to a Maintenance Supervisor.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: 
High School diploma + 3 years of relevant experience or an Associate’s
Degree + 1 year of relevant experience.

Equivalent Qualifications: 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Special Certification/Licensure: 
Requires a NM Journeyman Plumbing License or NM Journeyman Gas Fitter License or able to obtain a New Mexico license within a year from date of hire.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements: i.e. extreme temp, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, other potentially dangerous materials/situations that require safety precaution/protective equip

Physical Effort: Considerable physical activity. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job.

Lifting Requirements: Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.

Risk: Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.