Journeyman Plumber - Weekend

South Dakota State University is seeking a Plumbing Specialist to help keep our campus running strong. In this role, you’ll tackle a wide range of plumbing projects that help maintain safe, reliable facilities. We provide the tools and support to help you do your best work and continue growing in your trade. SDState is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with over $84 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities.

Facilities and Services is the internal department overseeing the growth, maintenance, repair and changes of the facilities, infrastructure and grounds of campus and satellite locations. Campus Maintenance staff has technical expertise in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, welding, mechanics, building repair work, relocation, and grounds. Services include the operation, maintenance, repair and remodeling of university buildings and grounds and the operation and repair of certain types of equipment.

Perform maintenance, repairs, and replacements of plumbing, heating, cooling, water, and sewer systems on campus and the local agricultural research stations. Complete remodel projects and new installations. Respond to building plumbing or utility system problems on a rotating on-call basis.

Benefits: SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.

Knowledge of: Plumbing code

Commercial plumbing systems, including service, repairs, & maintenance

New installations and remodel modifications

Functions of various plumbing, heating and cooling systems

Basic computer skills

Skill & Ability to: Perform installation or modification of plumbing and heating systems

Install plumbing, cooling and heating products and equipment

Repair or replace plumbing, heating and cooling systems or components

Ability to respond to emergency/urgent issues after hours or on weekends

Work independently with minimal supervision

South Dakota Journeyman’s Plumbing License.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.

For additional information regarding this position or questions about the online application process, please contact Amy Jones at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io: View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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