Plumber

About Us

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure.

Department Summary

Facilities Management Services is dedicated to providing services to the Health Science Center by maintaining an environment that is conducive to learning, teaching, and research.

Position Overview

Plumbing repair work and plumbing installation work in commercial buildings on college campus; including work on laboratories, bathrooms, and building infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and one (1) year of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Texas Tradesman or Journeyman Plumbing License

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• New plumbing installs.
• Commercial plumbing repair: faucet repair, flush valve repair, drain clearing, copper soldering, p.v.c. pipe joining, cast iron repair.
• Ability to read building blueprints.
• Ability to do material take offs.

Job Duties

• Plumbing installation work.
• Occasional emergency after hours work.
• Maintain plumbing shop, tools, and vehicles.
• Attend yearly plumbing continuing education class.
• Perform preventative maintenance schedule.
• Work with various other departments in facilities as needed.
• Complete work orders as they come into work order system.
• Material procurement with purchasing credit card and monthly expense report.
• Plumbing service and repair work

Physical Requirements

• Lifting and moving objects up to 100 pounds or more.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
• Operating machinery and/or power tools.
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.

Environmental Hazards

• Elevated temperatures.
• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts or vibration.
• Low temperatures.
• Noisy environments.
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Small and/or enclosed spaces.
• Work with toxic or caustic chemicals.

Work Schedule

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Pay

Salary: $52,000

Benefits

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