Position Title: Plumber

Employee Classification: Plumber

College/Division: Facilities and Services

Department: 500770-FS MECHANICAL

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  $19.28

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Non-Exempt

Summary:  Join our team as a Plumber! Install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems, including water, gas, drainage, and steam. Skilled in blueprints, troubleshooting, and plumbing tools. NM Journeyman Plumbing License required.

Classification Summary:
Under general supervision, responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repairs of plumbing systems and fixtures. Requires the ability to understand and work from blueprints and specifications. Knowledgeable of uniform plumbing codes. Frequently reports to a Maintenance Supervisor.

Classification Standard Duties:
Installs, repairs and maintains chilled water, steam, heat, water, gas, drainage, sewage and other plumbing systems. Operates reamers, threading discs, sewer tapes, pipe cutters, snakes and other plumbing equipment and hand tools. Inspects joints, valves, pumps, boilers, heaters, sinks, commodes, tanks, valves and other plumbing system components to locate malfunctions and repairs or replaces when necessary. Studies plans, drawings, specifications and work orders to determine work requirements and sequence of repairs and/or installations. Performs preventative maintenance work as required.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Required Education:High School diploma or GED certificate.; Required Experience:Two (2) years of experience related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:None; Required Certification/License:NM Journeyman Plumbing License or NM Journeyman Gas Fitter License. A valid NM Drivers License is a requirement for the job.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of steam, water, natural gas, fire hydrant, fire sprinkler, and waste water distribution systems maintenance and repair.; SKILLS:Skilled in the installation, maintenance, and repair of steam, water, natural gas, fire hydrant, and waste water distribution systems.; ABILITIES:Ability to perform preventative maintenance according to published guidelines. Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade. Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
The Plumber is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems, including chilled water, steam, gas, drainage, and sewage systems. This includes operating plumbing tools, inspecting components, diagnosing malfunctions, and performing preventative maintenance. The role requires the ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications, ensure compliance with plumbing codes, and collaborate with the Maintenance Supervisor on work priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position
Certifications/License- NM Journeyman Plumbing License or NM Journeyman Gas Fitter License. A valid NM Drivers License is a requirement for the job. Please upload proof of all obtained certifications. Include all relevant education and work experience in the application

Department Contact:  Paul Ponce, 575-646-5782, ponce@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

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

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

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

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.