Senior Plumber (Facilities)

Responsibilities

• Installs and repairs plumbing for all UTHSC buildings following standard safety codes and procedures.
• Performs the service, installation, maintenance, and repair of water, air, gas, sewer and steam systems.
• Uses the latest techniques to cut, fit, and connect copper, plastic, rubber, vinyl, neoprene, aluminum, and stainless steel tubing; cut, thread, and fit black, galvanized, and brass pipe; cut, fit, and solder copper and brass pipe; cut, fit, and join glass pipe; cut, fit, and connect various plastic pipe; cut, fit, and connect cast iron pipe; use the latest compression techniques and tools (ProPress) for joining copper and bronze pipe.
• Installs, troubleshoots, and repairs various potable and non-potable hot and cold water circulating and heat exchanger systems; localized and centralized domestic water cooling systems; sewer and storm water drain systems; and compressed air, vacuum, and medical air systems.
• Studies and interprets existing equipment and project related blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Attends meetings, and assists supervisors and the project management team with the review of plumbing drawings for retrofit and new construction projects.
• Performs inspection and testing of equipment and systems following industry standards and manufacturer's recommendations and guidelines.
• Troubleshoots equipment and systems and develops plans, specifications, estimate costs, submit purchase requests, and purchase materials for needed repairs, alterations, retrofits, and construction projects.
• Communicates with customers and completes assigned work orders using the computerized maintenance manager system (CMMS) through personal computer (PC) and smartphone applications.
• Carries a university communication device as assigned and responds to calls during normal business hours.

Requirements

• Basic PC skills.
• Advanced knowledge of modern, state-of-the-art plumbing repairs, installation practices and water & pressure testing.
• Journeyman Plumber by Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE) required.
• Master Plumber by Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE) required.
• Medical Gas Piping Installation (MedGas) Endorsement by Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE) preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship required.
• 3 years of experience as a journeyman plumber 2 years of experience as a master plumber required.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year).
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service).
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

Pay

• Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

• Details about schedule are not specified in the job posting.

Skills

• Basic PC skills.
• Advanced knowledge of modern, state-of-the-art plumbing repairs, installation practices and water & pressure testing.
• Journeyman Plumber by Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE) required.
• Master Plumber by Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE) required.
• Medical Gas Piping Installation (MedGas) Endorsement by Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE) preferred.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year).
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service).
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!