Department Contact: Neil Bohn, (575) 646-8026, nbohn@nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: Join our team! Lead and support plumbers and trade workers in the repair, maintenance, and installation of campus plumbing systems. Plan schedules, inspect work, estimate materials and labor, and ensure timely project completion.

Position Details

Position Title: Plumber Lead

College/Division: Facilities and Services

Department: 500770-FS MECHANICAL

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $21.11

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Leads the work of Journey-level Plumbers and Trades Helpers and participates in the repair, maintenance, inspection and installation of systems and Journey-level crafts projects.
Assigns and inspects the work of Plumbers and Trades Helpers; initiates corrective action to secure satisfactory standards and timely project completion. Plans and develops work schedules, equipment usage schedules and procedures for equipment maintenance. Determines material and labor estimates. Participates in maintenance, repair and installation duties in the trades.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: 
High School diploma + 4 years of relevant experience or an Associate's Degree + 2 years of relevant experience.

Equivalent Qualifications: 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Special Certification/Licensure: 
NM Journeyman Plumbing License.
NM Journeyman Gas Fitter License.
Valid unrestricted driver’s license.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Physical Effort: Moderate physical activity.

Lifting Requirements: Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.

Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.