Plumber

Job Summary

The Plumber is responsible for providing and maintaining plumbing in buildings by installing, repairing and expanding plumbing systems.

• Determines sequence of installation by studying blueprints, sketches or building plans to identify plumbing requirements per current code.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains water, air, gas, and sewer lines and acid waste systems.
• Tests plumbing systems by filling system with water or air; identifying leaks.
• Cuts and threads, brazes, solders, and pro-press piping in installation and repairs.
• Assists in completing projects by installing and repairing plumbing systems and parts.
• Maintains plumbing systems by performing routine maintenance.
• Troubleshoots plumbing systems by researching and evaluating conditions, advising supervisor and recommending actions and follows thru with repairs.
• Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies.
• Complies with federal, state, and local building codes by adhering to requirements.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Ensures operation of tools and equipment used in the job by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Ensures operation of tools and equipment used in the job by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Works with other trades personnel in support of the systems within the Campus, Chiller, Power Plants, utility tunnels and underground utilities.
• Completes work orders using AIM System program.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies; works during inclement weather; and works to support various events on campus during non-business hours.
• Identifies and reports safety hazards and works to correct them.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3 years plumbing experience.

• 5 years plumbing experience.

• Valid Texas Driver's License.
• Must be insurable under the university motor vehicle requirements.
• Satisfactory results from a post-offer physical examination.
• Plumbing apprentice card through the State of Texas.

• Plumbing Journeyman card through the State of Texas.

• Knowledge of plumbing installation and maintenance practices, and blueprint reading.
• Skill to operate equipment required to perform the job.
• Skill to perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Skill in and ability to participate in rigging up and delivery of product to location.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly.
• Ability to monitor performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements and take corrective action.

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving up to 50 pounds.

• Work is a combination of indoors and outdoors and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.
• This role is an on campus, in-person position.
• Possible harmful environmental factors are high pressure high temperature systems, rotating equipment and electricity.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.