Plumber
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment.
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be competed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.
Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.
Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.
Position Details
Classification Information
| Position Classification Title |
Facility Maintenance Tech - Mech Trades |
| FLSA |
Non-Exempt |
| Position Class |
17423 |
Position Overview
| Position Summary |
Join the Ramily!
Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) is seeking a skilled and motivated Plumber to join the Facilities Maintenance team for the Department of Housing & Residence Life.
The Plumber is a critical role that will support the maintenance and repair of plumbing systems within our student housing facilities, ensuring a safe, comfortable, and well-maintained environment for our students and staff. If you have a passion for facility maintenance and mechanical systems, we encourage you to apply! Employees must work 'on call' during the appointed dates and times when requested. This also includes callback work if needed.
Responsibilities of the Plumber include:
- Repair, replace, maintain and install plumbing fixtures and equipment
- Perform repair and preventative maintenance on water, gas and sanitary sewer in University buildings and grounds
- Inspect work sites and review blueprints to identify safety concerns, determine necessary equipment, and develop a plan for the necessary work
- Assemble, build, repair, and modify plumbing fixtures and equipment where necessary
- Maintain and utilize hand and power tools safely and effectively
- Performance maintenance on water, valves, traps, basins, drains, faucets, lavatories and sinks
- Review blueprints and locate underground piping in order to develop a plan or layout for the work needed
- Dismantle or cut through structural and other physical barriers in order to gain access for repairs or new installations
- Alter or rebuild plumbing fixtures or equipment as necessary and make recommendations for a new installation or replacement if necessary
- Repair damaged sinks, toilets, showers, water heaters, faucets, valves, and drinking fountains
- Fit gaskets, couplings, traps, and valves, and solder or weld connections to seal joints where necessary
- Work with the Facilities Management team to address maintenance needs and contribute to a collaborative environment focused on improving the student living experience.
- Respond to service requests promptly, completing work orders and ensuring all maintenance issues are resolved effectively
- Adhere to safety standards, building codes, and environmental regulations while performing tasks, ensuring the safety of students, staff, and the general public.
- Support Electrical and HVAC repair and maintenance as part of the Facilities Maintenance team to ensure proper function across student housing facilities.
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| Primary Function of Organizational Unit |
Winston-Salem State University's Department of Housing and Residence Life is dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive, and vibrant living-learning environment that supports our Ram Residents' holistic development and success. By promoting a sense of belonging and community, we empower residents to thrive academically, personally, and socially, taking pride in their residence hall and campus community while reaching their full potential as leaders. |
Position Information
| Position Number |
081052 |
| Competency Level |
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| Working Position Title |
Plumber |
| Building and Room No. |
Gleason-Harris Terrace C125 |
| Work Hours: From [time] to [time] on [days] of [week] |
7:00AM- 4:00PM Monday - Friday |
| Hours per week |
40 |
| Months per year |
12 |
| Appointment Type |
Permanent Full-Time |
| If Time Limited. |
No |
| Appointment Length. |
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Requirements and Preferences
| Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies |
All - Emergency and Pandemic on site |
| Position required to work On-Call/Emergency Callback |
Yes |
| Minimum Experience/Education |
High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require
special licenses or certification.
Optional Guidelines:
Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. |
| Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education |
One to two years of plumbing experience
Working knowledge of hand tools and power tools |
| Required License or Certification |
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| Valid US Driver's License |
Yes |
| Commercial Driver's License Required |
No |
| Physical Required |
No |
| List any other medical/drug tests required |
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Posting Details
Posting Details
| Posting Number |
SPA01029P |
| Internal Posting Only |
No |
| Time Limited Position |
No |
| Appointment Length |
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| State Salary Range |
35,099 - 74,402 |
| Internal Salary Range |
35,099 - 42,000 |
| Open Date |
02/25/2026 |
| Close Date |
03/16/2026 |
| Open Until Filled |
No |
| Special Instructions Summary |
Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment.
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be competed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.
Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.
Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position. |
Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies
Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies
| Competency |
Knowledge - Technical |
| Describe the specific job duties related to this competency |
- Repair, replace, maintain and install plumbing fixtures and equipment
- Perform repair and preventative maintenance on water, gas and sanitary sewer in systems in University buildings and grounds
- Inspect work sites and review blueprints to identify safety concerns, determine necessary equipment, and develop a plan for the necessary work
- Assemble, build, repair, and modify plumbing fixtures and equipment where necessary
- Maintain and utilize hand and power tools safely and effectively
- Performance maintenance on water, valves, traps, basins, drains, faucets, lavatories, sinks, and hydrants
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| Percentage Of Time |
25 |
| Competency |
Problem Solving |
| Describe the specific job duties related to this competency |
- Review blueprints and locate underground piping in order to develop a plan or layout for the work needed
- Dismantle or cut through structural and other physical barriers in order to gain access for repairs or new installations
- Alter or rebuilding plumbing fixtures or equipment as necessary and make recommendations for a new installation or replacement if necessary
- Repair damaged sinks, toilets, showers, water heaters, faucets, valves, and drinking fountains
- Fit gaskets, couplings, traps, and valves, and solder or weld connections to seal joints where necessary
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| Percentage Of Time |
25 |
| Competency |
Coordination - Work |
| Describe the specific job duties related to this competency |
- Maintain records of repairs and maintenance performed
- Manage work orders in Team Dynamix
- Communicate with team members regarding updates to work orders
- Perform preventative maintenance on plumbing tools and equipment, including spot checking, oiling, cleaning and servicing, and alerting team leads when equipment needs repair or replacement
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| Percentage Of Time |
10 |
| Competency |
Communication |
| Describe the specific job duties related to this competency |
- Develop and maintains effective relationships with others in order to encourage and support communication and teamwork.
- Communicate with fellow workers in a manner that allows work to be completed.
- Explain purpose and procedures of facilities maintenance projects in language easily understood by the customer.
- Ensure information gets to the right person within the agreed upon timeframe.
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| Percentage Of Time |
10 |
| Competency |
Safety and Health Compliance |
| Describe the specific job duties related to this competency |
- Understand applicable policies and procedures and maintain conditions that ensure a healthy and safe working environment.
- Monitor lockout/tagout situations
- Ability to perform tasks and duties safely to avoid danger to self and others.
- Demonstrate to employees and others, safe ways to perform job tasks or use equipment.
- Always practice wearing PPE when job requires it.
- Adhere to safety standards, building codes, and environmental regulations while performing tasks, ensuring the safety of students, staff, and the general public.
- Assist in maintaining fire suppression systems in campus buildings.
- Protect University property and equipment from damage during assigned work by removing furniture, wall fixtures, and equipment from work sites if possible or covering immoveable items with protective cloths, and erecting scaffolding or support structures in a manner that prevents damage.
- Restore assigned work sites to their original condition at the completion of work by removing scaffolding or support structures, drop cloths, and tarpaulins used during the project, returning furniture and equipment to their proper location, and coordinating the painting, plastering, or replacing tile(s) and other structural effects through which holes have been cut for pipes.
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| Percentage Of Time |
10 |
| Competency |
Client/Customer Service |
| Describe the specific job duties related to this competency |
- Develop and maintain strong relationships on campus with clients, vendors, staff, students, colleagues, and faculty.
- Promptly and attentively respond to customer requests within established time frame.
- Perform work in the least disruptive manner.
- Assess and check with customer to ensure solution meets request.
- Identify options, develop solutions, and take action when responding to customer requests.
- Demonstrate courteous actions and follow the organization's established protocol for customer service.
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| Percentage Of Time |
10 |
| Competency |
Technical Support |
| Describe the specific job duties related to this competency |
- Support general maintenance activities for Housing & Residence Life facilities, including carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and painting tasks.
- Repair structures such as showers, floors, sinks, walls and carpets.
- Perform minor repairs, troubleshooting, and adjustment of locks on cabinets, closets, and desks.
- Repair door hinges, cleaning plugged key slots, changing filters on ventilating, heating, and air conditioning units.
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| Percentage Of Time |
10 |
Supplemental Questions
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Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- References List
- Cover Letter
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Winston Salem State University
35,099 - 74,402
Feb 26, 2026