Mechanical Specialist Plumber CL3 at UMS

Farmington, Maine, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jul, 26

Salary

29.92

Posted On

23 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Plumbing, Preventative maintenance, Troubleshooting, System installation, Blueprint reading, Piping fabrication, Valve repair, Backflow prevention, Sewage piping, Inventory management, Record keeping, Project coordination

Industry

Higher Education

Description

The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) is seeking a skilled Master Plumber to perform primarily non-routine work driven by service calls and a variety of assigned projects. You will be responsible for maintaining mechanical systems by performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting operational issues, and installing or inspecting systems. At this level, you will understand the full scope of the plumbing trade and communicate with other University staff to schedule and plan projects. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Pay and Benefits: Pay is $29.92 per hour. The University of Maine at Farmington offers highly competitive benefits for full-time employees that include (but is not limited to): * 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation time and sick time. * Health, dental and vision insurance. * Low-cost short-term disability insurance and employer-paid long-term disability insurance. * Employer-paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance. * A tuition waiver program for employees and their spouse or dependent child(ren). * A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contribution. For more information about benefits, please review the Benefits Information Summary. [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Qgpiw2IfQGc8Igv0XUgae2fPLQ-lZCbZ/view?usp=sharing] Responsibilities: * System Maintenance: Perform skilled work in plumbing operations, including inspecting, installing, and troubleshooting water and waste lines for a wide variety of equipment. * Specialized Installation: Install, repair, and test valves, sump pumps, water circulators, and backflow preventors. * Piping & Fabrication: Install and repair piping for gas, air, vacuum, and sprinkler systems; fabricate plumbing parts and work with underground sewage piping. * Operational Control: Respond to a full range of service calls and administer the full scope of repairs using all applicable tools and materials. * Coordination: Schedule repairs and maintenance with various University departments and other skilled trade teams. * Technical Literacy: Read blueprints and piping diagrams to guide installation and repair work. * Inventory & Documentation: Requisition supplies from stockrooms or vendors and maintain detailed operational records and logs. Required Qualifications: * Education: High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) * Experience & Licensing: At least three (3) years of related experience and a State of Maine licensed Master Plumber. * Valid Driver's License (based on UMS standards) Important items to know about the recruitment process: * Candidates need to apply no later than 4:30pm EST on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. * We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship. * Incomplete recruitment materials will not be considered. * If materials are received after the recruitment deadline, review will be at the discretion of the University. * The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screenings and physical as applicable. With a supportive management structure and shared commitment to each other’s success, we value the personal and professional growth of our employees. Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness are the core values of UMF, and we are committed to building a culturally diverse team of leaders, faculty, and staff. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our dedication to academic excellence and the enrichment of our community. Equal Opportunity Statement The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix [http://www.maine.edu/title-ix/]/. The University of Maine at Farmington employees are Mandatory Reporters with the exception of UMF’s licensed, clinical medical providers (including athletic trainers), and mental health providers and their clinical interns when working in their capacity as providers. Clery Act The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report [https://www.umf.maine.edu/publicsafety/annual-security-report/]. If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMF Department of Public Safety / Campus Police, University of Maine at Farmington, 149 Quebec Street, Farmington, Maine 04938-1994, tel 207-778-7400. About the University of Maine System The University of Maine System (UMS), established in 1968, consists of seven universities and the University of Maine School of Law, spread across various locations in Maine. UMS provides system-wide services and governance from these locations, leveraging the distinct strengths and collaborations among its institutions to advance strategic priorities for UMS [https://www.maine.edu/strategic-plan/] and the state of Maine. Choosing UMS means opting for a high quality of life supported by excellent benefits such as tuition waivers, robust retirement contributions, and comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability. Maine's diverse landscapes, from accessible wilderness and rugged coastline to urban centers and rural communities, offer numerous cultural activities, strong public schools, safe neighborhoods, and high-quality healthcare. Discover more about Maine's exemplary lifestyle on the Maine Office of Tourism website [https://visitmaine.com/plan-your-visit/relocating-to-maine]. The University of Maine at Farmington has earned a national reputation for excellence, gaining stature as one of the finest state-supported liberal arts colleges in the northeastern U.S. Additionally, UMF is rated 5th in U.S. News & World Report Top Regional Public College North for 2023 and has been rated one of America's Best Colleges by U.S. News 25 times since 1998. The campus is in historic downtown Farmington, just a short walk away from coffee shops, funky stores, restaurants, banks, bookstores, a multi-screen movie theater and a whole lot more. Our perfect location combines the active outdoor lifestyle with the arts & smarts of a small college town. With enrollment at around 1,600 full-time students, UMF is about the same size as many of New England’s most selective private colleges and offers many of the same advantages, yet at a very affordable price — providing a tremendous college value in a spectacular natural setting. Established in 1864 as Maine’s first public institution of higher education, the University of Maine at Farmington is a founding member of The Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC) an exclusive national group of public colleges and universities committed to providing superior liberal arts and sciences education.

Responsibilities

The Mechanical Specialist Plumber is responsible for performing skilled plumbing maintenance, installations, and repairs on university mechanical systems. They will also coordinate project schedules with other departments and maintain accurate operational records.