Facilities and Business Operations:

The Facilities and Business Operations at UCF is dedicated to fostering a conducive educational environment for our faculty, staff, students, and the broader community. We are committed to excellence, providing unparalleled expertise, and maintaining a world-class standard in service.

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The Opportunity:

Join our dynamic Facilities Operations team dedicated to ensuring the safety, functionality, cleanliness, efficiency, and attractiveness of the campus living and learning environment. As a Plumber III, you will play a crucial role in troubleshooting, servicing, and responding to customer and staff requests. Utilizing advanced-level skills, you will be responsible for the maintenance, installation, repair, and operation of plumbing systems, ensuring compliance with national and state plumbing codes.

Responsibilities:

Perform scheduled work or tasks assigned by the supervisor, focusing on preventive (PM) and predictive maintenance (PDM) to proactively identify and prevent potential failures. Conduct preventive maintenance repairs (PMR) to address defects identified during PM or PDM. Carry out corrective repairs in response to user-reported issues to restore functionality.
Execute tasks in skilled trades such as heating and plumbing. Install, maintain, test, and calibrate plumbing components for water, gas, air, and sewer systems in bathrooms, laboratories, and kitchens. Maintain equipment related to plumbing configurations, operate pumps, faucets, valves, traps, pipes, water heaters, and emergency showers.
Use camera equipment to monitor and troubleshoot sewage systems. Locate and correct plumbing failures, repair and install backflow preventers, and perform emergency plumbing repairs.
Assist with tasks performed by central shops, contractors, other zones, and departments, as well as events on campus. Engage in routine work, defined as recurring tasks without specific frequency, and project work related to Facilities Improvement programs, Capital Improvement programs, or upgrades to facilities.
Complete work orders promptly, recording labor hours, action codes, shop stock, and trade notes. Document the work performed, any special conditions, or situations requiring further attention in the trade notes. Report any conditions needing attention to the supervisor and update the work order status as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

Licensed as a plumber in the State of Florida and 4 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience with a focus on commercial and/or corporate environments and various plumbing systems.
Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing urgent requests and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Strong working knowledge of plumbing trades, tools, materials, and safety procedures.
Detail oriented with exceptional organizational skills and the ability to accurately manage inventory.
Capable of applying critical thinking skills and working independently with minimal supervision.
Proven leadership abilities, including experience in delegating tasks, training, and motivating team members from various backgrounds.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders in a professional manner.
Experience reading blueprints and using electrical meters.
Familiarity with various computer programs, including Microsoft Office and the Integrated Work Management System (IWMS) or similar software.
Experience operating electronic equipment, comprehending standard safety procedures, and utilizing telecommunication devices.

Health Assessment Required:

The UCF policy requires completion and passing of a physical exam for this position.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Position requires a valid Class E driver’s license. This position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.

If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity, both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:

Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
Retirement savings options
Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
Education assistance
And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Department

Facilities Maintenance

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$26.83 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

03-03-2026-12-00-AM

Veteran’s Preference:

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans’ Preference, please visit http://hr.ucf.edu/files/VeteransPreference.pdf

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email onac@ucf.edu.

For general application or posting questions, please email talent@ucf.edu.

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