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Plumber II
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Position Number: 5203795
Location: El Paso, TX
Position Type: Facilities Management

Plumber II

Job ID: 11026
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: $RegTemp

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Posting End Date

Open until filled

Earliest Start Date

As soon as possible

Salary

Salary commensurate with education and experience

Hours per Week

40.00 Standard from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Hiring Department

Facilities

Please Note

Note: The primary accountabilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed below. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and must be insurable as defined in the UT System UTS 157, as applicable to the performance of essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

Required Application Materials

A resume is required in order to apply.

Purpose of Position

Assembles, installs, and repairs pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, gas, and drainage systems. Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. Promote the ethical application of plumbing maintenance and repairs. Occasionally takes the lead on repairs or projects.

Essential Functions

Assembles install, or repair pipes, fittings, or fixtures of heating water, or drainage systems, according to the specifications or plumbing codes. Assemble, install, alter, and repair pipe lines or pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other liquids or gases. May install mechanical control systems.

Performs trouble shooting and repairs of water lines, gas lines, sanitary sewer, storm water conveyance and alterations of utility lines to accommodate the installation of new fixtures.

Must have the ability and experience to find and clear obstructions in pipe systems with a pipe camera and drain cleaning machine.

Locates and marks underground pipe in existing locations throughout campus.

Perform inspection and repairs of back flow preventers

Joins pipes by use of screws, bolts, fittings, solder, pvc solvent, and caulks joints by approved methods.

Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures such as sinks, commodes, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units.

Repairs and maintains existing plumbing fixtures.

Purchases and controls inventories shop supplies, machinery and equipment. Generate a report of work orders needed to address shop issues.

Estimates labor and material cost; reports the estimate to supervisor before submitting to work control system.

Trouble shoots systems to determine root cause of the problem and make the necessary corrective measures.

Implements installation and maintenance of plumbing systems based on as built blueprints and equipment M and O manuals.

Must be available on an "On Call" and after regular hours including work for the support of events and emergencies.

Frequently works without direct supervision.

Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

Proficient knowledge of TCEQ regulations and laws.

Review blueprints, building codes and specifications to determine work details, procedures, including ADA standards and methods. Work with Planning and Construction in the execution and inspection of their construction projects.

Inspects all equipment in the direct area of the work order is in good working order. Generate work orders when needed and follow up with the necessary repairs or adjustments.

Take the lead on repair and installation projects. From planning to the execution of the work to its fruition.

Knowledge and experience to identify quickly analyze emergencies, actions, and events. Identify information by categorizing, prioritizing, recognizing differences / similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Generate and maintain a daily log, detailed annual work reports, backflow certifications and general plumbing shop records.

Locates and marks position of pipe and pipe connections and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors.

Cuts openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.

Ability to cut and thread all pipe by approved methods.

Assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings, and pipes composed of metals, such as iron, steel, brass, and lead, and nonmetals, such as glass, vitrified clay, and plastic by approved methods.

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, word and the internet. Must have the ability to learn institutional software systems.

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, statistics, and their applications.

Other duties may be assigned.

No supervisory responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High School diploma or (GED)

Three years experience as a licensed journeyman Plumber. Ability to obtain a Back Flow Preventer license within one year of employment.

Journeyman Plumber license.

Possesses a current valid Texas Drivers license.

Preferred Qualifications

Backflow Preventers license

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision and depth perception.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to precarious places; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat;

EO/AA Statement

In keeping with its Access and Excellence mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.

To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=11026&PostingSeq=1