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Plumber

Le Moyne College


Job Location:

Syracuse, NY - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 26 - 28
Posted: 29 September 2026 (6 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Le Moyne College:

Le Moyne College located in Syracuse N.Y. is an independent college established by the Jesuits in 1946 to provide students with a values-based comprehensive academic program designed to foster intellectual excellence and preparation for a life of leadership and service. Today Le Moyne has evolved into a nationally acclaimed college of liberal arts and sciences that draws students from across the U.S. and abroad.

Our Mission:

Le Moyne College is a diverse learning community that strives for academic excellence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition through its comprehensive programs rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. Its emphasis is on education of the whole person and on the search for meaning and value as integral parts of the intellectual life. Le Moyne College seeks to prepare its members for leadership and service in their personal and professional lives to promote a more just society.

Le Moyne College aims to advance the values of diversity and inclusiveness at the college. To do this Le Moyne seeks scholars and professionals who bring innovation creativity and impact to the campus and who bring greater depth breadth and diversity to our campus community.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Plumbing Mechanic is responsible for the repair maintenance operation adjustment and installation of plumbing fixtures piping and equipment.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Job duties specific to this position:

  • Install repair adjust service and maintain plumbing drains water and gas lines fixtures and equipment.

  • Inspect plumbing systems components and perform routine maintenance and repairs.

  • Replace defective pipe by cutting bending soldering and threading defective pipe.

  • Open clogged drains with plumbers snake or other appropriate tools or devices

  • Replace washers and other worn or defective parts of valves faucets shower controls and other similar devices.

  • Be familiar with plumbing codes and regulations including as they relate to food service equipment.

  • Be able to work in biological or anatomical laboratories where human/animal bodies or parts may be expected to workers view.

  • Repair or replace damaged plumbing fixtures such as sinks toilets showers and bathtubs and/or connect them to supply and waste pipes using gaskets couplings flanges traps and valves and by soldering connections to make joints as required.

  • As required estimate materials needed and record time and material expended on each work order.

  • Recommend ordering of necessary parts and supplies for maintenance of equipment.

  • Instruct and advise users of proper operation of equipment.

  • Will be required to make emergency repairs at hours other than normal schedule.

  • May direct helpers and other tradesmen in performance of duties.

  • Install additional plumbing components to improve performance or for adaptation of existing systems.

  • Ordering and installation of necessary lighting outlets switches (parts and supplies) for dorm maintenance.

  • Perform duties outside classification incidental to the responsibilities of the Physical Plant Department or such duties assigned.

Job expectations for all Le Moyne College employees:

  • Demonstrates and role-models all of Le Moynes mission-based competencies (collaboration communication diversity integrity leadership and service) in every interaction with all community members and external parties.

  • Strengthen digital literacy skills through education and the application of digital technologies in order to effectively engage in information gathering utilization and data management while promoting a security culture.

  • Supports cura personalis by treating all individuals with dignity professionalism and kindness.

  • Promotes cura apostolica by aligning professional goals objectives and performance with colleges strategic goals.

  • Demonstrates excellent work attendance reliability and work ethic.

  • Attends and actively participates in required meetings and training sessions.

  • Complies and adheres to all of Le Moynes established policies procedures and codes of conduct at all times including all health and safety requirements and regulations to promote desired behavior and build awareness.

  • Must complete all required federal state institution and department trainings.

  • Engages in a planned program of professional development. Continually maintains skills and knowledge relative to the position and technology industry including best practice evolving operational requirements and industry trends.

  • Performs a variety of related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School diploma or equivalent required.

  • Minimum of five years full-time experience in the Plumbing trade with apprenticeship training or equivalent on the job training required.

  • Experience with steam hot water and chilled water systems required.

  • Provides their own hand tools and knows materials methods and hazards of trade.

  • Skill in the use of tools of the trade required.

  • Sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform duties and responsibilities of this job including heavy lifting working from ladders scaffolding and lifts required.

  • Must possess a valid NYS Drivers license.

Additional Information:

    Le Moyne Benefits

    403(b) Retirement contribution- (9.5% Employermatch)
    Generous tuition coverage
    Health insurance options- (Medical Dental Vision Flexible Spending Accounts)
    Health Savings Accounts- (Partially Employer funded)
    Basic Life & AD&D Insurance- (Employerpaid)
    Short and Long Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
    Supplemental Life & AD&D Insurance
    Voluntary benefits- (Legal Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity Accident Insurance Pet Insurance etc.)
    12 paid holidays
    Generous time off package

    40 hour work week

    Pay Range: $26.59 - $28.59 per hour

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Le Moyne College prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy citizenship & immigrationor any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws.

    This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization including hiring recruiting promotion termination layoff recall leave of absence compensation benefits training and apprenticeship. Le Moyne makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications merit and business needs at the time.


    Application Instructions:

    To apply for this position please click the Apply Now button and submit the required materials for consideration:

    * Cover letter outlining your interest in the position
    * Current resume
    * Contact information for 3 professional references


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    Le Moyne College, located in Syracuse, NY, is recognized as one of the best colleges in New York. We provide a liberal arts education in the Jesuit tradition.

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