Plumber Steamfitter I

Position Details

Position Information


Recruitment/Posting Title
Plumber Steamfitter I


Job Category
Staff & Executive - Facilities/Environmental/Maintenance


Department
Facilities Maintenance Newark


Overview


The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations.

Posting Summary


Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Plumber Steamfitter I for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). Under the direction of the Supervisor, Maintenance and Construction performs a variety of maintenance, repairs, and installations/replacements of plumbing systems and fixtures, including supply systems, DWV systems, plumbing, heating, and steam fixtures/equipment. Assists in the direction of other mechanics and trades helpers.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Operates, maintains, repairs and installs, including but not limited to: pipe systems, plumbing fixtures, heating fixtures, steam fixtures, regulators valves and various system elements/appliances.
• Responds to plumbing trouble calls and requests within the facilities, using hand tools, power tools, analyzing equipment and testing instruments.
• Performs routine maintenance, preventive maintenance and inspections on plumbing systems equipment and related equipment/systems. Ancillary equipment and support systems are inclusive of, but not limited to: exchangers, regulators, coils, fluid/gas piping, strainers, operating valves and medical air/gas systems.
• Installs, repairs and/or maintains water, gas, oil, waste disposal and high-pressure steam and hightemperature hot water. Installs, repairs and performs preventive maintenance on the above, as well as other plumbing systems/equipment including furnaces, heat exchanges and pumping systems.
• Prepares, maintains and submits to the Supervisor, Maintenance and Construction requisitions for material, work orders, required records and reports relating to plumbing equipment/systems.

FLSA
Nonexempt


Grade
210


Salary Details

Minimum Salary
32.260


Mid Range Salary
32.760


Maximum Salary
33.740


Offer Information


The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits


Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status
Full Time


Working Hours

Standard Hours
40.00


Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

Union Description
IUOE 68


Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft


Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month


Position Pension Eligibility
PERS

Qualifications


Minimum Education and Experience

• Technical School diploma or an equivalent level of knowledge plus five (5) years of experience in the operational maintenance and installation of plumbing systems/equipment in an educational, industrial or health care setting.

Certifications/Licenses

• A valid driver's license.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• New Jersey Black Seal Engineer's License is preferred.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to perform physical labor without restrictions, including lifting equipment in excess of fifty (50) pounds, performing work on roofs, scaffolds, and ladders.

Special Conditions

• Safe Driving Record

Posting Details


Posting Number
26ST2062


Posting Open Date
10/29/2026


Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)


Home Location Campus
Newark (RBHS)


City
Newark


State
NJ


Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings


All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement


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