Plumber

Salary: $27.04 Hourly
Location : Youngstown, Ohio
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 202600263
Division: Finance & Business Operations
Department: Facilities Maintenance
Opening Date: 09/09/2026
Bargaining Unit Status: Association of Classified Employees (ACE)
Salary Grade: AN
Full-time Equivalency: 1.0


Summary of Position
The class works under general supervision and requires thorough knowledge of and skill in the plumbing trade to install new plumbing, repair plumbing equipment, and maintain facilities and equipment. Incumbents perform the full range of plumbing duties.

Position Information
Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 25% - Performs skilled installation, modification, maintenance, repair, and inspection of campus sanitary and storm drainage systems. Snakes and jets sanitary and storm drains, repairs and replaces plumbing fixtures such as toilets, urinals, lavatories, sinks, mop sinks, and floor drains. Performs invasive renovations to existing cast iron sanitary and storm drainage systems for retrofit to PVC. Installs new services as needed. Unclogs commodes, sinks, and sewage lines, replaces traps, valves and thermostats; maintains building facilities and equipment; checks pipes, plumbing, and fixtures for signs of corrosion and/or checks and lubricates pumps and valves; changes filters; makes minor repairs on steam lines as needed.
25% - Performs skilled installation, modification, maintenance, repair, and inspection of campus potable water systems. Works on domestic hot water heaters and heat exchangers, potable water mains, branch lines, faucets, lavatories, flushometers, backflow prevention devices (isolation and containment), hose bibs, softening systems, and filtration systems and others as required. Installs water, steam, and gas lines and new services as needed.
25% - Performs skilled installation, modification, maintenance, repair and inspection of piping systems containing various media including but not limited to compressed air, natural gas, argon, nitrogen, vacuum, water, and steam. Repairs piping systems of various types and works with construction materials such as black malleable, PVC, CPVC, PEX, copper, and stainless steel. Performs skilled installation, maintenance, and repair on valves, pumps, regulators, fittings, expansion tanks and shock arrestors and other piping accessories as needed.
15% - Maintains tools and equipment and creates material lists for assigned work orders and projects. Develops work orders for self-identified deficiencies and/or additional work discovered while working on assignments. Documents time and material usage on assigned work orders. Orders and submits requisitions for supplies, materials, and other equipment needed to perform assigned work.
10% - Assists general building maintenance staff with associated plumbing related duties. Reads blueprints and interprets construction documents. Prepare job estimates. Assists and consults with outside plumbing contractors. Attend project meetings and training courses as required.

Other Functions and Responsibilities: Assists with training new hires.
Performs other duties as assigned and/or required that are within the level of responsibility for this classification at the discretion of the supervisor.
Equipment Operated: Computer and all other standard office equipment. Snakes, jetters, hand/power tools, and other tools of the plumbing trade.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Primary Location: Youngstown
Supervision Exercised: May exercise supervision over student employees.
Reports to: Director, Facilities Engineering

Qualifications and Competencies
Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: Backflow Prevention Testing Certification*; and valid driver's license.
(*) Developed after employment.
Sponsorship and/or Work Authorization Status: This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of: plumbing trade; safety practices; basic mathematic principles.
Skill in: plumbing trade; use of plumbing tools and associated equipment.
Ability to: apply principles to solve practical, everyday problems; read technical manuals, work instructions, and blueprints.
(*) Developed after employment.
Minimum Qualifications: At least ahigh school diploma or GED; at least five years of verifiable work experience in the plumbing trade; and a valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications: Master Plumber License. Backflow Prevention Device Testing Certification.
Physical Requirements: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this position will perform very heavy work.
Very Heavy: work involves exerting 100 pounds of force occasionally, or 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Unusual Working Conditions: Exposed to dirt, dust, grease, high and low temperatures, loud noise, excrement, and hot and confined work area; may work outside in unpleasant conditions; may work on scaffolding or extension ladders.
At Youngstown State University we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees live healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance. YSU offers two options for medical plans, optional dental and vision insurance and life insurance. These plans are reviewed annually to maintain competitiveness while being cost effective. In addition, YSU offers tuition remission, 403(b) and 457 retirement planning options, as well as state pension programs and optional voluntary life insurance benefits.
Medical Mutual of Ohio Medical plans
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Group Life Insurance (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Group Long Term Disability (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Tuition remission
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Initiatives
Sick Leave
Vacation Accrual
Paid Holidays
State Retirement Programs
403b and 457b Voluntary Retirement Options
01


Do you have at least a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have at least five years of verifiable work experience in the plumbing trade?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you have a valid US driver's license?

• Yes
• No

04


What is the highest level of education that you have attained?

• Did not complete high school.
• High school diploma/GED or equivalent
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctoral degree
• Post doctoral degree
• Juris doctor degree

05


Please describe your related experience.
Required Question