Description:
The Plumber III will perform Journeyman level skills in the installation, maintenance, remodeling, repair and servicing of plumbing systems and utilities in a mechanical utility distribution system. Responsible for the prompt performance of assigned plumbing and related duties and mechanical maintenance and repair of utility mains. Frequently responsible for supervision of semi-skilled or unskilled workers.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Install, repair, and replace:
- waterlines, air lines, gas lines, sewer lines, sump pumps, sewer injectors, domestic water pumps, water heaters, piping, traps, valves, vents, washbowls, sinks, toilet fixtures, fittings, faucets, drains, special laboratory sinks, drain tables, experimental tables, and associated underground utilities.
- Unstop clogged lines.
- Cut and thread steel pipe and solder or braze copper pipe.
- Connect and maintain hot water units and gas heaters, and check for safety. Complete annual gas line testing and inspections.
- Assist with simple estimates of time and materials required for a job.
- Pick up materials and supplies from vendors.
- Assist other OFM shops and University departments.
- Responds to on-call emergencies before/during/after normal hours of operation.
- This includes but not limited to: fires, electrical outages, floods, icy conditions and any other type of campus emergency.
- Attends shop staff meetings as required.
- Attends safety training or meetings.
- Perform related duties as assign by the maintenance supervisor or any other superior.
- Drive a UTA owned vehicle.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or G.E.D.
- Three (3) or more years of skilled journeyman-level plumbing or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in similar role.
- State of Texas Journeyman License required.
- A valid Texas driver’s license with a three (3) year driving history.
- Proficiency in oral and written communication in English.
Preferred Qualifications
- State of Texas Backflow Prevention Tester Certification required.
- Professional experience operating a backhoe and heavy equipment.
- Professional experience to assess plumbing issues and determine the correct course of corrective action.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of computer-based work order system.
- Ability to use acetylene torches, pipe cutters, threaders, wrenches, and other tools common to the plumbing trade.
- Must be able to read and understand blueprints.
- Accuracy in all phases of work performed.
- Knowledge of heavy equipment operation and safety procedures (backhoe, skid loader, and jetter) safety precautions are extremely important around high voltage and while working off ladders or scaffolding.
- Ability to diagnose problems and communicate situations and recommended actions to supervisors.
- Familiar with automated operation and maintenance computer systems.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Must be able to work off ladders, scaffolding, and tops/roofs of buildings.
- Ability to lift, push, pull, bend, stand, sit, kneel, and squat.