Plumber III

Posting Details

• Posting Number: S06507P
• Position Title:
  
  Plumber III
• Department:
  Facilities Management – Building Maintenance
• Location:
  
  Arlington
• Position Status:
  Full-time
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday‑Friday; 8:00 am‑5:00 pm (may include before/during/after hours, emergency calls)
• Salary:
  Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience (pay basis monthly)

The Plumber III performs journeyman level skills in the installation, maintenance, remodeling, repair, and servicing of plumbing systems and utilities in a mechanisms utility distribution center. Responsible for prompt performance of assigned plumbing and related duties, and maintenance and repair of utility mains.

• Install, repair, and replace waterlines, air lines, gas lines, sewer lines, sump pumps, sewer injectors, domestic water pumps, water heaters, piping, traps, valves, vents, washbowls, sinks, toilet fixtures, fittings, faucets, drains, laboratory sinks and associated underground utilities.
• Unstop clogged lines.
• Cut and thread steel pipe and solder or braze copper pipe.
• Maintain and repair DI and RO water systems.
• Connect and maintain hot‑water units and gas heaters, and check for safety.
• Complete annual gas‑line testing and inspections.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the plumbing supervisor, plumbing leader, or any other superior.
• Assist with simple estimates of time and materials required for a job.
• Pick up materials and supplies from vendors.
• Assist other OFM shops and University departments.
• Respond to on‑call emergencies before/during/after normal hours (fires, electrical outages, floods, icy conditions, and other campus emergencies).
• Attend shop staff meetings, safety training or meetings, plant operations and maintenance training courses.
• Train personnel on operational and maintenance procedures as required.
• Drive a UTA‑owned vehicle.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Three (3) years of skilled journeyman‑level plumbing experience.
• State of Texas journeyman license required.
• Valid Texas driver’s license.
• Ability to execute oral and written communication in English.

• State of Texas back‑flow prevention tester certification required.
• Five (5) or more years of skilled journeyman‑level plumbing.
• Knowledge of how to operate backhoe and heavy equipment.

• Ability to complete all required physical tasks.

Workplace and Eligibility

Conditions:

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits package available to all employees. To view the full benefits, visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-benefits and use the compensation tool at .php
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Policy for criminal background check for applicants under final consideration. Position may involve critical infrastructure; maintain security and integrity per Texas Executive Order GA‑48 and conduct routine background checks as required.

The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) provides an equal‑opportunity working environment and prohibits unlawful discrimination. All rights and responsibilities under federal and state law apply.

• Resume or CV.
• Optional:
  Cover/Interest Letter.

• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Open Until Filled
• Minimum Number of References
  
  Required:
  
  3