Plumber I

Facilities and Business Operations:

The Facilities and Business Operations 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 of service.

The Opportunity :

Join our dynamic Lake Nona Team as a Plumber I, providing essential plumbing support in the operational maintenance, installation, and repair of sanitation components of campus facilities. This position will troubleshoot and respond to customer requests to provide a safe, functional, clean, efficient, and attractive living and learning environment.

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Responsibilities:

• Perform planned scheduled work defined as preventive maintenance (PM)/predictive maintenance (PDM) geared toward proactively identifying potential failures or preventing failures.

• Conduct PM repair (PMR) which are repairs of defects found during a PM or PDM.

• Conduct corrective repairs in reaction to a user reporting issues to restore functionality.

• Maintain equipment related to minor and major plumbing configurations. Operate pumps, faucets, valve traps, pipes, water heaters, and emergency showers. Operate VCR equipment to monitor and troubleshoot sewage systems.

• Locate and correct plumbing failures and malfunctions; Maintain, install, and repair backflow preventer; Address emergency plumbing repairs.

• Perform Support work by assisting with work done by central shops, contractors, other zones and departments, or events on campus. Perform routine work defined as recurring work that has no specific frequency and remains open for an explicit amount of time.

• Fulfill all work requests as assigned through the Integrated Work Management System (IWMS); Complete work orders timely, recording labor hours, action code, shop stock, and trade notes.

• Perform routine and project work in conjunction with scheduled tasks to support or enhance the university assets.

Minimum Qualifications :

Completion of an approved apprenticeship program in plumbing; or a high school diploma and two years of appropriate experience. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Working knowledge of plumbing trades classifications and functions including tools, materials, and task-specific sequencing required for maintenance, sanitation, and repairs.

• Flexibility for utilization by trade with most urgent requirements and adaptable in assignments.

• Ability to read blueprints, use various electrical meters, and construct and install power supplies.

• Possess painting knowledge and skills.

• Familiarity with operation and powered drain-cleaning machine, water, and gas shut-off points campus-wide.

• Ability to communicate in conversational English to work effectively with customers and team members, operate electronic equipment (iPod Touch for AiM PM checkpoints), comprehend standard safety procedures, and utilize telecommunication devices.

• Ability to operate essential tools, equipment, and operate a vehicle, as necessary.

• Demonstrated proficiency using standard office software applications for work order systems (IWMS).

• Demonstrated capabilities in the following: interpersonal skills, memory, attention to detail, calculation, reading, evaluating, comprehension, and organizing.

• Ability to understand and follow written/oral instructions.

• Ability to use approved EH&S chemicals to perform essential job functions.

Health Assessment Required:  

UCF policy requires completion and passing of a physical exam for this position.

Additional Application Materials Required:

Two (2) professional references from current or previous supervisor/manager.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Position requires a valid Class E driver’s license. This position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.

May be required to participate in respiratory, medical examination, and training in the use of respirators.

If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity, both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!  UCF offers:

• 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 

• Flexible work environment 

• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide .

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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Department

Facilities Operations - Lake Nona

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$20.29 to $23.71

Job Posting End Date

04-23-2024-12-00-AM

Veteran’s Preference:

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans’ Preference, please visit

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets. Click on to view the President’s Statement.

The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. 

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.