Head Plumber

Head Plumber

Responsible for providing emergency response to maintenance oriented calls or plumbing emergencies across all campus facilities.

Maintain and operate heavy equipment. Repair water and sewer lines, pumps, faucets, water closets, tubs, showers, water heaters on emergency basis, as needed. Train and mentor other plumbing shop personnel. Unstop clogged water closets, urinals, sinks, bathtubs, shower and floor drains, and sewers; repair water, gas, and sewer lines; repair/replace laboratory faucets, traps, and sinks; and repair/replace hose bibs; and test and repair backflow devices.

Unclog storm and roof drains. Repair, replace, varied plumbing fixtures on campus. Construct, remove or rough-in fixtures in varied campus bldg., properties. Install or maintain various water, gas, air, sewer, as needed, at various campus facilities. Complete daily mileage, work logs and requisition parts, materials, personnel. Complies with all state and university policies. Works various schedules and required to be on call.

Required to carry a cell phone. Operate a university vehicle. Perform other duties as assigned.

Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position:
Valid Texas Journeyman [or higher] Plumber license, Valid Backflow license or be able to obtain one in 180 days, Plumbing experience and knowledge of plumbing concepts, codes and laws; EPA regulations, safety procedures and regulations; repair and maintenance of all types of plumbing fixtures and their apparatus. Experience working independently and as part of a team troubleshooting and correcting plumbing challenges, including emergency responses.

Available and willing to work after-hours on-call duty, on a rotating basis with other shop personnel.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master Plumber license, Previous employment experience as a plumber (or equivalent) in government and/or higher education environment, Experience with AiM (Assetworks) Integrated Work Management System.

Posting Number - 2026703

Posting/Functional Title
- Head Plumber

University Pay Plan Title
- Head Plumber

Location
- San Marcos

Department
- Facilities Operations

Recruitment Type
- Open Recruiting

Job Type
- Full-Time

Funding Source
- Permanent

Monthly Salary - $4,483.00 - $5,306.08

Job Category
- Non-Exempt

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