Requisition:

202400081S

Plumber

Non-Exempt

This position is a pay grade 6. Please see Pay Grade Table at:
https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdf.

Skilled Craft

Residence Life Maintenance

Division of Finance and Operations

02/29/2024

Yes

High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent. Four years of journeyperson level plumber experience or experience in a related field. Must be licensed as a Journey level plumber by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or must meet the requirements to obtain a license immediately upon hiring. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Performs complex journeyperson level plumbing skills for buildings and facilities.

Responsible for complex tasks in existing and new construction of various plumbing systems, such as: water, sewage, drainage, air, gas and sewer lines, and systems. Performs related duties such as: installs plumbing, traps, wash bowls, fittings, drains, special laboratory sinks, drain tables, and experimental tables. Repairs, replaces, and maintains valves, faucets, traps, sinks, wash bowls, sewers, and lead joints. Connects and maintains hot water units, gas heaters, and furnaces. Checks for safety and unstops clogged lines. May assist with estimates of time and materials required for a job. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Ability to use the tools, equipment, and machines of the plumbing trade. Requires accuracy in all phases of work performed. Exposure to dampness, dust, dirt, and grime. Tasks at times require working in narrow quarters in trenches, under buildings, and indoors or outdoors with exposure to weather. Requires thorough knowledge of all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations governing the plumbing trade. Skills to operate backhoe for the purpose of repairing, replacing, or installing underground sewer/water lines would be helpful.


Uniforms and identification badges are provided by the University according to departmental policy. Must wear required uniforms and display badge. May work hours other than 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday as scheduled, or when called out by emergency. Position requires driving and operating a university vehicle, therefore, a valid Texas driver license and driving record acceptable to the University's insurance carrier is required. Must be able to be "On Call" for emergencies after hours on a rotational basis.

Full Time

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