PLUMBER

Plumber – University of Georgia Facilities Management Division

Posting Number: S14569P

Working Title:

PLUMBER

Department: FMD-O&M-Plumbing Shop

Location:

Athens Area, University of Georgia (website https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)

Salary: $42,000

Employment Type:

Employee (Full Time)

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM (including occasional overtime and on-call rotation)

Retirement Plan: TRS

Benefits Eligibility:
Eligible

Job Type: External

FTE: 100%

FLSA Classification:
Non-Exempt

Classification

Title:

Plumber II

Posting Date: 01/07/2026

Closing Date: 01/19/2026

Proposed Starting Date: 02/02/2026

This is skilled technical work at a journeyman level involving operating, installing, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing plumbing systems and components, steam and hot water boiler equipment, other gas‑fired equipment, and fire protection systems. Includes building and utility services: water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer and gas distribution systems.

• Operate, troubleshoot, repair and install steams and HW boilers, furnaces and associated equipment (40% of time).
• Operate, troubleshoot, repair and install building plumbing systems, related equipment and utility services (gas, water, sewer). (Percentage unspecified)
• Interact with customers via phone and in person to coordinate work (10% of time).
• Prepare work related documents (work orders, vouchers, reports, purchase requests, etc.) (5% of time).
• Other duties as needed by supervisors. (Percentage unspecified)

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of related experience.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes.

Is this a Position of Trust? Yes.

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No.

Does this position require a P-Card? No.

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No.

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No.

Does this position have security access? No.

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of credentials and employment history; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Pre-employment drug testing may be required for positions with high-risk responsibilities.

Recruitment Contact:
Lisa Johnson

Email: lisawc

Phone:

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).