Job Summary

Reporting to the Associate Director- Building Infrastructure Trades Services, the Supervising Plumber is assigned to the Plumbing Shop within the Maintenance & Operations unit of Facilities Development & Operations and is responsible for supervising and working with one or more groups or crews of skilled journey-level plumbers and their semi-skilled employees in the performance of general plumbing maintenance and repair. Incumbents may also be responsible for overseeing the design and installation of plumbing equipment and systems for new construction and/or major modification projects.

The Maintenance & Operations provides maintenance and operations services to a university campus spread across multiple sites comprised of +167 acres, 85 buildings, and more than six, million gross square feet. The Plumbing Shop unit is one of seven skilled trades’ shops within Maintenance & Operations and is comprised of a Supervising Plumber, a Lead Plumber, nine Plumbers, and three Facilities Maintenance Mechanic- Plumbing. The Shop reports up, through the Associate Director- Building Infrastructure Trades Service who provides Supervision, oversight, and guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble, install and repair pumps, pipes, fittings, and fixtures; cut, thread and weld pipes
• Assemble and install valves, pipe fittings and pipes composed of a variety of metals and materials
• Maintain, troubleshoot and test plumbing systems, including backflow prevention devices
• Assist in the design of plumbing systems
• Reads, interprets, and works from plans, drawings, and specifications
• Inspects completed work for conformance with specifications, requirements, compliance with applicable building and safety codes and regulations
• Uses computer for communicating, researching parts and specifications, coordinating, documenting work details, and recording time log
• Operates power tools, shop and construction equipment typical to the electrical trade
• Communicates with customers in a professional manner to keep them informed of work efforts
• Operates utility cart, pick-up truck, welding equipment, scissor lift, forklift, and other equipment, as certified, to access, repair, and transport personnel, equipment and materials
• Prepares for and plans work including development of material/supply needs lists and ordering supplies through the warehouse and business office so as to pursue the work according to schedule

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the plumbing trade
• Ability to perform skilled plumbing work on all applicable equipment and systems
• Ability to perform applicable welding work
• Ability to obtain necessary backflow prevention licenses
• Ability to implement a customer (constituent) service approach, with a commitment to high ethical standards and to present work to a wide variety of audiences
• Ability to operate all applicable tools and equipment necessary to perform skilled trade work
• Ability to read, interpret and work from drawings, diagrams, and specifications to fabricate parts
• Ability to successfully complete the Defensive Driver Training Program provided by the State of California for CSU campuses and pass the course exam

Required Qualifications

• Must possess those abilities normally acquired through any combination of progressively responsible training and experience which demonstrates achievement of journey level skills equivalent to that acquired through completion of a standard plumber’s apprenticeship program
• Two or more years of experience as a journey-level plumber including one to two years in a lead/supervisory capacity are required
• Must participate in all OSHA required physicals and examinations

License

A valid driver's license is required for this position. Out of state candidates selected for the position must obtain a State of California driver's license within 10 days of hire in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles regulations.

Once hired the employee must successfully complete the Defensive Driver Training Program provided by the State of California for California State University campuses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must possess effective supervisory practices and techniques and a working knowledge of job design and work sequencing related to construction projects

Compensation

Classification: Supervising Plumber
Anticipated Hiring Range: $9,078/month - $9,698/month
CSU Salary Range: $7,497/month - $10,921/month

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: June 4, 2025, through June 19, 2025. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Contact Information

University Personnel
jobs@sjsu.edu
408-924-2252

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Additional Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, 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 CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis.

The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu.

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Equal Employment Statement

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