Senior Plumber

**Overview:**

The Facilities and Business Operations team at UCF is dedicated to fostering a conducive educational environment for our faculty, staff, students, and the broader community. We are committed to excellence, providing unparalleled expertise, and maintaining a world-class standard in service. This position provides essential support for campus operations by maintaining and repairing plumbing systems to ensure a safe, clean, and functional living and learning environment. **Responsibilities:**

• Perform preventive (PM) and predictive (PDM) maintenance to identify and prevent system failures
• Conduct PM repairs (PMR) and corrective repairs to restore functionality in response to service requests
• Install, maintain, test, and calibrate plumbing systems supporting water, gas, air, and sewer operations in bathrooms, laboratories, and kitchens
• Troubleshoot and repair pumps, valves, faucets, traps, pipes, water heaters, emergency showers, and related components
• Diagnose and resolve sewage system issues using camera inspection equipment
• Maintain, install, and repair backflow prevention systems and perform emergency plumbing repairs as needed
• Complete work orders accurately and in a timely manner, including documentation of labor, materials, and trade notes
• Report maintenance concerns, deficiencies, and safety issues to the supervisor
• Assist central shops, contractors, and other departments with routine, project, and event-related work
• Support Facilities Improvement and Capital Improvement projects and participate in system upgrades
• Coordinate with stakeholders to schedule utility shutdowns or area closures when required
• Participate in on-call rotations as assigned
• *Qualifications:**
• Licensed as a plumber in the State of Florida and 2 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Preferred qualifications:

+ Journeyman or Master Plumber license or equivalent certification

+ Extensive experience in commercial or institutional plumbing systems, preferably in a university, healthcare, or large campus environment

+ Advanced knowledge of national and state plumbing codes and regulatory compliance requirements

+ Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs (PM/PDM) in facilities operations

+ Proficiency in troubleshooting complex plumbing systems, including water, gas, and sewer infrastructure

+ Experience with backflow prevention systems and certifications in testing and repair

+ Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) for work order tracking and documentation

+ Experience supporting capital improvement or facilities upgrade projects

+ Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical diagrams

+ Strong teamwork, communication, and customer service skills in a service-oriented environment

• *Benefits:**
• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings options
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
• Education assistance
• And more… For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide