Utilities Plumber
Listed on 2026-09-01
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Utility Technician, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Building Maintenance, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer
Utilities Plumber
Hiring Department:
Utilities and Energy Management
Position Open To:
All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled
Hours:
40
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt from FLSA
Earliest
Start Date:
Immediately
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
Location:
AUSTIN, TX
To perform journey-level plumbing and related trade functions in a mechanical utility distribution environment. Responsible for providing journey-level craftsmanship in the mechanical maintenance and repair of utility mains and associated systems.
Install, repair, operate and maintain distribution systems for water, sanitary and storm sewer, compressed air, natural gas, and high-pressure steam using industry-standard methods of fabrication and assembly. Monitor and inspect systems for safety of installation and proper operation. Unstop obstructed lines.
Install, maintain, modify, and repair plant equipment or utility systems. Maintain records of equipment repair. Ensure compliance with standards of workmanship and safety.
Clean and maintain all equipment and work areas as needed. Inform appropriate personnel of unusual conditions and known or diagnosed problems or deficiencies, and take appropriate action as needed.
Keep accurate computer and/or paper based records, such as equipment inventories, maintenance logs, estimates, outage requests, campus building plan sets, etc. Complete work orders using integrated work management system.
Work in conjunction with other trades or crafts personnel in support of systems within the power plant, chilling stations, utility tunnels or direct-buried utilities.
Perform other related functions as assigned. Perform work in accordance with normal trade practices to pass inspection for conformity to standards, quality and quantity by journey-level employees or supervisors. Attend staff meetings, safety training and meetings. Attend job-related training and complete assigned training modules. Training certification required within 18 months.
Follow all University and UEM safety policies and procedures, take required safety training, and identify and report safety hazards. Perform work tasks in a safe manner, wear the proper personal protective equipment, and report near misses and incidents. Abide by Utilities and Energy Management's set of core values:
Safety, Respect, Integrity, Reliability, Teamwork, and Excellence. Carry a UT-provided cell phone during work hours and on-call hours and respond to calls received. Drive a UT vehicle and maintain an acceptable driving record required by UT System Policy UTS
157.
High school graduation or GED.
Three years of experience in journey level plumbing of utility distribution systems.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
$60,000
Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment.
May work in all weather conditions.
May work in extreme temperatures.
May work around chemical fumes.
May work around standard office conditions.
May work around biohazards.
May work around chemicals.
May work around electrical and mechanical hazards.
Use of a keyboard and personal computer
Fine manual dexterity
May be required to perform elevated work.
Occasional work from ladders and/or scaffolds.
May be required to lift up to 50lbs.
Often required to twist, grasp, push, pull and bend.
May be required to work in confined spaces, manholes, tunnels, elevated work, extended shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
May be exposed to loud noise, high dust and allergen levels.
May be required to lift up to 50lbs.
Often required to twist, grasp, push, pull and bend.
May be required to perform elevated work.
Occasional work from ladders and/or scaffolds.
May be required to operate forklifts, personnel lifts and cranes.
Operate other job related equipment.
Participate in on-call program.
Required to successfully complete a Work Steps functional employment test.
40 hours a week, Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM;
This position provides for work-life balance with typically a 40-hour work week. The schedule requires the employee to work on the UT Austin campus.
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
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