Job Description
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Position Summary
The Plumber III with limited direction and supervision, performs complex, skilled work involving installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing facilities, including, but not limited to, the following systems: domestic water, heating / cooling water, steam, pneumatic, distilled water, specialized research supplies, and storm/waste water. Serves in a lead capacity.
The ideal candidate has experience working in a team environment and six years of related experience preferably in an industrial, commercial or institutional environment.
This position is benefits eligible and the salary depending on experience is $29.00 to $35.00 an hour. Flexible work schedule may be available post probation period.
Required Qualification
- HS Diploma or equivalent
- 6 years related experience in the plumbing trade, preferably in an industrial, commercial or institutional environment
- Texas Journeyman Plumbing License or Tradesman Plumbing License (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
- Valid Texas Driver’s License (or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment) required with no more than three moving violations or at-fault accidents within the past 36 months and no convictions or deferred dispositions for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) within the past 5 years
- Skills
- Plumbing apprenticeship on technical training
- Must be knowledgeable of Texas and US plumbing codes
- Ability to supervise and mentor junior level staff
- Ability to analyze complex plumbing systems
- Must be able to read schematics and understand piping diagrams
- Competent in backflow prevention
- Competent in cross-connection preventions, installation, sizing, and repair
- Analytical problem solving skills
- Effective communication skills both verbal and written
- Excellent prioritization and time management skills
Essential Functions
- Leads and oversees the work of apprentice and journey level staff
- Maintains, troubleshoots, installs and / or repairs plumbing fixture parts
- Maintains and repairs underground water lines, storm and sanitary sewer lines
- Performs minor remodeling and / or construction of plumbing systems
- Works proactively to prevent accidents and maintains a safe work environment for other employees and contractors
- Ensures that each job is handled in the safest manner possible
- Provides feedback and recommendations to supervision as to possible improvements or modifications to building systems
- Performs all other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
- Plumbing apprenticeship or other related technical training
- More than three years of experience in plumbing maintenance
- Certification for backflow preventers
- Knowledge of safe work practices and tool handling
Physical Demands
- Must be able to lift loads no greater than 50 lbs.
- Must be able to climb stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and work around confined areas with piping and wiring obstructions, as needed, to access equipment
- Requires moderate to heavy physical activity, including bending, stooping, climbing, balancing, standing, and walking up to 8 hours per day
- Occasionally required to enter utility tunnels and confined spaces
Work Conditions
- Physical Environment:
- Requires exposure to high-pressure boilers and steam piping, high voltage electricity, high noise levels, rotating and other potentially dangerous equipment
- Requires work in mechanical rooms, tunnels, labs, attics, crawl spaces, non-conditioned spaces, and dusty, dirty, and wet conditions
- Requires personal protective equipment such as hearing protection, safety shoes, and safety glasses
- Work Hours and Travel:
- After hours work may be required or other work outside the regular schedule may be needed
- Available on a continuous “on call” basis for response to problems and emergencies that affect campus operations
- May require periodic travel to classes, conferences, and vendor sites as needed
Essential Personnel
This position is considered essential during a campus emergency. The incumbent in this position is expected to report to campus, provide the essential services designated and work under the overall direction of the Crisis Management Team for the duration of a campus emergency.
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