UVA Facilities Management (FM) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Plumber who supports FM’s goal of providing consistent, cost-effective, and reliable maintenance and service to the University facilities in Housing. The Housing Zone provides facilities services to Housing and Residential Life (HRL) properties consisting of 8,000 beds distributed through 187 buildings, encompassing over 3 million square feet of occupied residential space. Our portfolio includes single-family homes, traditional residence halls, and apartments.

Facilities Management (FM) supports the University of Virginia's wide range of research, academic, and patient care programs. With over 1,200 employees dedicated to excellence, FM is responsible for the day-to-day operation, repair, and maintenance of UVA's buildings, infrastructure, and grounds, as well as other University-owned and leased properties.

The Senior Plumber for Housing’s 1st Year Area plays a key role in maintaining reliable plumbing systems that directly support the student living experience. Senior Plumbers operate with a high level of independence and technical skill, providing leadership and guidance to lower-level plumbers and trades staff. Work is focused on ensuring safe, dependable, and efficient plumbing systems that meet the unique demands of a large residential community.

Responsibilities:

Diagnose plumbing issues and perform repairs as required. Conduct preventative maintenance on all residential plumbing systems, updating and repairing as needed.

Install, repair, and replace piping systems, hangers, fixtures, and support systems in compliance with applicable codes and UVA standards.

Support a safe and functional living environment for 1st Year residents by ensuring timely and high-quality response to plumbing work orders.

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior plumbers and trades staff.

Communicate with Housing & Residence Life staff to update on job status, resident impacts, and timelines for repair completion.

Ensure that safety practices and protective equipment are properly used at all times.

Assist supervisors in coordinating daily work assignments within the Housing zone.

Additional duties may be assigned to support Housing Facilities operations.

Required Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience: Minimum of seven years of plumbing experience. Experience in a residential, university, or multi-building environment preferred. Medical Gas experience a plus but not required.

Licensure: Current Journey or Master level plumbing license required. Valid Driver’s License with zero or positive points balance and at least 2 years of driving history.

Anticipated hiring range: $29 – $34 per hour ($60,320 – $70,720 annually).
This is a full-time non-exempt position with UVA benefits.

Selected candidates will be required to complete all required background checks prior to the first day of employment. This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.

Physical Demands:  Employee will be required to lift various weights, climb ladders and stairs to complete jobs. The use of both hands and repetitive motion will be required while performing duties.

To Apply:

Apply online, search for requisition R0076151.  Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile.  Complete the application, and upload the following Required materials:

Resume

Upload all materials into the respective submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into these fields. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents or partial applications will not receive full consideration. 

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process SkillSurvey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process. A total of three references is required

For questions about the application process, please contact Jessica Speth, at js9rk@virginia.edu.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.