Plumber II

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UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve. The University of Texas at El Paso is America’s leading Hispanic‑serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college.

UTEP offers 172 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs at the only open‑access, top‑tier research university in America.

• Hiring Department: Facilities
• Posting End Date: Open until filled
• Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday‑Friday 8:00 am‑5:00 pm, flexibility required on evenings and weekends
• FLSA status: Non‑exempt
• Earliest
  
  Start Date:
  
  As soon as possible
• Salary: Commensurate with education and experience
• Required Application Materials:
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • List of three references
• Security‑sensitive: Subject to Texas Education Code 51.215; may require criminal history record information and valid driver’s license

Assembles, installs, or repairs pipes, fittings, or fixtures of heating water or drainage systems according to specifications or plumbing codes. Performs troubleshooting and repairs of water lines, gas lines, sanitary sewer, storm water conveyance and alterations of utility lines to accommodate new fixtures. May install mechanical control systems. Locates and marks underground pipe, performs inspection and repairs of backflow prev enters, joins pipes using screws, bolts, fittings, solder, PVC solvent, and caulks.

Repairs and maintains existing plumbing fixtures. Purchases and controls shop supplies, machinery, and equipment. Generates work orders and estimates labor and material cost. Troubleshoots systems to determine root causes and implement corrective measures. Implements installation and maintenance of plumbing systems based on as‑built blueprints and equipment M&O manuals. Must be available on “On‑Call” after regular hours, including support for events and emergencies.

Frequently works without direct supervision. Knowledge of chemical composition and TCEQ regulations. Reviews blueprints, building codes, and specifications to determine work details, including ADA standards. Inspects equipment, generates and follows up on work orders. Provides leadership on repair and installation projects from planning to execution. Generates and maintains daily logs and yearly work reports. Generates and maintains plumbing shop records.

Ability to cut and thread pipe, assemble valves, pipe fittings, and pipes composed of metals and nonmetals via approved methods. Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and institutional software. Basic math skills. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: High School diploma or GED
• Experience: Four years of verified experience in the plumbing industry; ability to obtain a Backflow Preventer License within one year of employment
• License: Texas Journeyman Plumber License required

Preferred Qualifications: Backflow Preventer License preferred.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk, regularly sit, use hands to feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.

Must lift and move up to 50 pounds. The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP’s Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa.