Position Summary

Lead Plumber – Join Our Team!

Are you a skilled plumber looking for your next big opportunity? We want you to lead our talented team at San Diego State University, where you'll oversee and guide a crew of skilled plumbers, semi-skilled workers, and student assistants on a variety of projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and Direct: Assign and supervise the work of a dedicated team, ensuring top-quality plumbing work.
• Skilled Expertise: Handle all aspects of plumbing, including installation, maintenance, inspection, modification, and repair of various plumbing systems such as water, gas, oil, steam, sewage, fire sprinkler/prevention, and refrigeration.
• Innovative Projects: Take charge of installing plumbing fixtures and piping in new construction and remodel projects, as well as maintaining and repairing existing systems.
• Appliance Installation and Repair: Work on a range of appliances including water heaters, garbage disposals, kitchen ranges, drinking fountains, dishwashers, washing machines, and forced air furnaces.

Your Impact:

• Proactive Maintenance: Implement a comprehensive preventive maintenance program to ensure the University runs smoothly.
• Project Excellence: Contribute to successful project completions while upholding the educational mission of the University.
• Emergency Response: Be the go-to expert in emergencies, protecting life-safety, property, and the University's reputation.

Ready to take the next step in your plumbing career? Apply now!

Position Information

• This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible permanent/probationary position.
• This position is designated non- exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

The Division of Business and Financial Affairs is responsible for ensuring a safe, productive campus environment while providing the highest quality service in support of academic excellence through thoughtful stewardship of financial, technological, infrastructure and human resources at San Diego State University.

SDSU Facilities Services (FS) is a customer-service based organization providing facility maintenance activities through a transparent and deliberate process. It is responsible for the operation, maintenance, repair, renovation, remodel, and alteration activities in support of the academic and research mission of the university. Facilities Services employs approximately 250 employees and supports approximately eight million square feet of buildings (including residence halls and parking structures) and 280 acres of improved and unimproved land.

For more information regarding Facilities Services, click here.

Education and Experience

Knowledge: In addition to the knowledge required of the Plumber, the Lead Plumber must possess a working knowledge of effective supervisory practices and techniques.

Abilities: In addition to the abilities required of the Plumber, the Lead Plumber must be able to lead, instruct, and coordinate the work of a small group or crew of skilled and semi-skilled workers; accurately estimate costs, supplies, and materials needed for jobs; prepare lists of materials; ensure work is performed in sequence; maintain records; and prepare more complex reports.

Experience: In addition to the experience required of the Plumber, the abilities of a Lead Plumber normally would be acquired through one to two years of experience as a journey-level plumber that included work coordination responsibilities.

Key Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe working techniques and safety equipment and must be aware of the typical hazards of the workplace as well as the special hazards that may be encountered (biohazards, chemicals, asbestos/lead containing materials).
• Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification is preferred.
• Performs applicable soldering and brazing work.
• Make rough sketches of plumbing installations.
• Estimate materials and labor costs of standard plumbing and maintenance and repair work.
• Maintain records and retrieve data related to work performed using manual/computerized maintenance/computerized record keeping systems.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid California Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 10 days of hire.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $7,856 per month. 

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources. 

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $6,787 - $8,606 per month. 

Diversity and Community at SDSU

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community. 

Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement.  For more information, click here.

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university. 

SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another. 

Supplemental Information

Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on December 30, 2024. To receive full consideration, apply by December 29, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. 

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. 

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.

SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Michelle Puentes at mpuentes2@sdsu.edu