Multi-Craft Plumber

Job Posting

Title:

Multi-Craft Plumber

Hiring Department:
University Housing and Dining

Position Open To:
All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status:
To Be Determined at Offer

Earliest

Start Date:

Ongoing

Position Duration:
Expected to Continue

Location:

BRACKENRIDGE APARTMENTS

STIPEND FOR LICENSE. This position will be paid an additional monthly stipend of $500 for a current Master or Journeyman Electrical, Plumbing license or HVAC Class A or B license. The license must be issued by the State of Texas and maintained in a current status.

BENEFITS: UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Free Capital Metro bus rides
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Career growth & professional development

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to learn more about the total benefits offered when you join our team!

To provide journey level and/or master Multi-Crafted technical trade skills in the performance of work required for the maintenance, repair, installation, and operation of maintenance work for the residence halls, apartments, and dining facilities.

• Perform Plumbing (primary), Electrical, HVAC, Carpentry skills in the installation, repair, and maintenance of all equipment, mechanical systems and other multi-crafted work in any trade area as assigned.
• Analyze computer generated work orders and prioritizes repairs. Uses troubleshooting and diagnostic techniques to perform work, identify systems and equipment malfunctions and coordinates repairs with other trades as needed. Inspect and evaluate work as needed to meet standards. Charge out all material and account for all inventory used.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills. Communicate with supervisor, staff, and students residents regarding needed repairs and work order status. Follow through with written and oral instructions, from supervisor.
• Complete and submit paperwork in an accurate and timely manner. Sign off completed work orders, provide status updates for work orders, perform preventive maintenance documentation and provide accurate information for parts requested. Charge out all material and account for all inventory used. Return all unused inventory into system. Perform inventory of all inventory items as required.
• Participate and is involved with safety on the job and in the shop. Assist other co-workers with safety related events when necessary. Report any and all unsafe acts or safety related concerns to safety rep, supervisor and/or Safety Specialist. Promote and train on lock out/tag out program.
• Promotes professional development of self and all staff to improve knowledge and work skills through ongoing training and workshops, including monthly safety training.
• Carry a UT cell phone and be on the on-call rotation and respond to emergencies as requested. Perform and respond to emergency repairs 24/7 and facilitate completion as needed. Work weekends and overtime as determined by the supervisor.
• Drive a UT vehicle to work site, transporting equipment and supplies as needed to perform routine and preventive maintenance, and/or repairs.

• High school graduation or GED.
• At least 5 years of experience building construction, mechanical, or utilities trade specified with at least 3 of those years being journey level experience.
• Experience with tools and equipment common to the trades specified.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• More than five (5) years of journey level plumbing experience
• Licensed by the State of Texas as a master or journey level plumber mechanic.
• Commercial and residential renovation experience, experience in maintenance and repair of apartments or residential halls.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to receive, respond, and follow through with written and verbal work related instructions from supervisors, customers, and co‑workers.

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