Plumber 2

Are you a licensed plumber who takes pride in solving complex plumbing challenges and keeping essential systems running smoothly? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment where your skills directly support education, research, and healthcare? The University of New Mexico is seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Plumber 2 to join our Facility Services team. In this vital role, you’ll help maintain and repair the plumbing and gas systems that keep our campus safe, efficient, and operational. Key Responsibilities: As a Plumber 2, you will: Maintain and repair general plumbing components including toilets, urinals, faucets, hose bibs, and drains. Install, repair, or replace domestic hot and cold water lines. Repair and replace domestic hot water heat exchangers, water heaters, and heat pumps. Troubleshoot and repair steam, water, and gas utility distribution systems. Repair and replace pneumatic steam valves, radiator valves, traps, and steam and condensate piping. Install, test, and repair all sizes of backflow prevention devices. Repair and maintain chilled water pumps, sump pumps, and sewage pumps. Ensure proper care and maintenance of tools, equipment, and supplies. Promote continuous improvement in workplace safety and environmental practices. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Please Note: Because this is a pooled position posting it may require you to work in the Health Sciences Center (HSC) area of UNM. This means you will be working in medical laboratory research, medical clinical, and medical academic spaces. These HSC environments may require the donning of medically approved personal protective equipment (PPE). Additionally, this position is subject to overtime and on-call assignments, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed to support campus operations. Why Join Us? Working as a staff member at the University of New Mexico (UNM) offers a range of exciting benefits including: · Comprehensive Healthcare: Access to competitive health insurance plans including medical, dental, and vision coverage. · Retirement Plans: Pension and enrollment in a choice of additional retirement plans with generous employer contributions. · Paid Time Off: Generous annual vacation leave (up to 168 hours per year), sick leave (up to 96 hours per year), and 11 paid holidays to support work-life balance. · Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning, career advancement, and tuition remission for employees and dependents. · Wellness Programs: Access to wellness programs, fitness facilities, and resources promoting employee health and well-being. · Community Engagement: Involvement in a vibrant campus community with diverse cultural and recreational activities. · Job Security: Stable employment with competitive salaries and opportunities for advancement within our respected flagship institution of New Mexico. This is a great opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive, mission-driven environment while helping to protect and serve the UNM community. If you're ready to take your plumbing career to the next level—we want to hear from you! Apply today! This recruitment will remain open for six (6) months, and applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis as positions become available.