Plumber/Steamfitter

Title: Plumber/Steamfitter

Application Review Date: 8/14/2026

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

Install and maintain all plumbing related utilities; such as: water, sewer, storm drain, fire main, steam, condensate, gas lines, and air lines. Install and maintain related equipment such as: pumps, valves, boilers, hot water tanks, heaters, food service equipment, expansion joints, and fixtures.

This position is designated as essential/emergency personnel.

Required Qualifications

A good working knowledge of plumbing and steam systems.

Valid Virginia driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Installation and/or maintenance of all plumbing related utilities; such as: water, sewer, storm drain, fire main, steam, condensate, gas lines, air lines.
Experience with installation and/or maintenance of: pumps, valves, boilers, hot water tanks, heaters, food service equipment, expansion joints and fixtures.
Possession of or ability to obtain a DPOR Journeyman's or Master's level Plumbing license.

Employment Conditions: Valid driver's license required.
Position is designated as essential/emergency personnel

Is this position Grant Funded: No

Is this position restricted: No

Is this position eligible for telework: No

Hours Per Week: 40

Months per Year: 12

Statement of Economic Interest Required: No

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Classification: Classified Staff

Normal Work Schedule: M-F 8:00 -5:00, some evenings and weekends

Employee Classification: Trades Technician III

Department: FM Maint & Oper

Salary: $43,000 - $48,500 (depending on experience)

Department Contact Name: Tim Cundiff

Department Contact Phone: 540-831-6554

Department Contact Email: twcundiff@radford.edu

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.