Plumber

Overview

Plumber I – Inside Higher Ed

Under general supervision, performs plumbing and related work of moderate difficulty. May work independently and assist others.

• Studies building plans and working drawings to determine supplies and tools required, and sequence of installations; plans and organizes work to ensure completion of tasks and functions in an efficient and timely manner.
• Locates and marks position of pipe connections and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors, using tape measure, spirit level, and plumb bob; cuts openings in walls and floors, using hand tools and power tools.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains water, gas, air, sewer lines and systems according to specifications and plumbing codes.
• Connects and maintains hot water units, water heaters, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, and water softeners.
• Installs and maintains a variety of controls, including mixing valves, temperature control valves, PRV’s and related.
• Installs and repairs a variety of pumps and related systems. Opens clogged drains and toilets.
• Repairs and maintains valves, faucets, traps, sinks, washbowls, vents, and toilet fixtures.
• Joins pipe by using screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, PEX, and Pro Press piping.
• Cuts and threads pipe, using pipe cutters, cutting torch, and pipe threading machine; bends pipe to required angle by using pipe bending machine or bending by hand.
• Fills pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gauges to determine if system is leaking.
• Notifies management concerning the need for major repair projects; prepares supply requirement lists and forwards to supervisor.
• Attends training, seminars, and other meetings as needed.
• Performs after hour, holiday and weekend repairs on a rotating on call schedule and as needed in the event of emergencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Completion of high school, vocational school, or any combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities for successful performance in the position.
• Five years of plumbing experience.
• State of Texas Journeyman plumber’s license.
• Must have a valid Texas driver’s license and have a driving record acceptable to the University’s insurance company.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and criminal background check.

• Position requires frequent walking, standing, reaching, bending, and occasional crawling, climbing and lifting (up to 80 lbs.).
• Basic manual dexterity with both hands is required.
• Incumbent works both indoors and out doors and is exposed to dust, heat, cold, and varying climatic conditions.

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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• Posting Number: S916P
• Open Date: 11/18/2024
• Open Until Filled:
  Yes