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Job Summary

The Maintenance Mechanic/Plumber performs a wide range of repair and maintenance duties primarily related to plumbing equipment and systems. Performs maintenance and repair work on but not limited to utility infrastructure, building systems, steam heating systems, laboratories, exhaust fans, pumps, and air compressors. Participates in on-call rotation in accordance with standard operating procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) years of experience in plumbing and piping
• Valid US Driver’s license
• Must have the ability to be medically qualified for respirator use

Applicants must meet stated minimum education and experience requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of plumbing trade, equipment, and tools
• Ability to read, write, and perform arithmetic functions
• Ability to read and troubleshoot from blueprints, drawings, and specifications
• Ability to use all hand tools and operate all power tools and equipment (i.e., pipe threader/cutters, band saw, power snakes, generators, compressors)
• Ability to operate a computer using standard office software
• Ability to work on ladders, scaffolding, and lifts
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Excellent customer service skills

Preferred Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

None

Shift

Non Standard Shift: On call rotation / One week every 6-8 weeks

Travel

Driving

Driving a Rensselaer vehicle for non-passenger use

Salary Range/Rate

Expected hiring range for Sr. Plumber:   $27.00-$29.79

Expected hiring range for Plumber:   $24.50-$26.46

Pay transparency disclosure:  The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions

Follow the on-screen prompts to create an application. Please be ready to upload required documents, such as your resume and cover letter

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Culture of Safety at Rensselaer

Rensselaer is committed to providing a safe and healthy living, learning, and working environment for its faculty, staff, and students. As such, we strongly recommend that faculty, staff and students obtain a COVID-19 vaccination and remain current with available boosters to protect themselves, as well as to protect vulnerable members of the community.

We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.