Plumbing Mechanic II

Title: Plumbing Mechanic II

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week: Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Finance and Administration

Department: Facilities Management

Location: Elon Main Campus

This position works under the direction of the Plumbing Supervisor and the Lead Plumbing Mechanic I performs the routine preventive maintenance of all university-maintained plumbing fixtures, fountains, and commercial kitchen equipment.

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities.

Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

• 28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.
• Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses
• Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.
• Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.
• Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.
• Free use of campus fitness facilities.
• Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.
• Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

High school diploma or GED with minimum 1 year of experience

Vocational or technical training

• Basic understanding of plumbing principles.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Demonstrated Problem Solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs on Dailey bases

• The Plumbing Mechanic II performs the routine preventive maintenance of all university-maintained plumbing fixtures, fountains, and commercial kitchen equipment. Tasks include, but not limited to; monitoring, servicing, and accurate reporting.
• The Plumbing Mechanic II completes assigned work orders and accurately reporting results.
• The Plumbing Mechanic II supports the Plumbing Supervisor, Lead Plumbing Mechanic I, and Plumbing Mechanic I with the non-routine maintenance of all university-maintained plumbing infrastructures.
• Inclusive Community Building - Community is foundational to Elon and a shared responsibility within our residential campus. All who work at Elon should demonstrate an understanding of and engagement with Elon’s foundational commitment to relationships, mentoring and collaboration in a close-knit residential community.…