The University of Texas at Austin · 3 weeks ago
Journeyman Plumber
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Journeyman Plumber to join their Planning, Design and Construction team. The role involves providing journey-level skills in plumbing, pipefitting, and steam fitting for campus facility renovation and repair projects, as well as supporting campus special events.
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Responsibilities
Install, modify, and repair facility plumbing and mechanical systems, including potable water, steam, natural gas, chilled water, air and laboratory gases, wastewater, and all associated devices, fixtures, and equipment. Provide support to facility renovation, repair, and construction projects in compliance with project documents and schedules. Provide support to campus events
Provide timely and accurate processing of shop written and electronic documentation, including material requisitions, timesheets, and daily labor reports. Develop estimates and order materials. Assist team members in solving work-related problems at jobsites. Maintain high standards for employee conduct, productivity, and safety
Promote and maintain frequent communications and positive relations with all stakeholders. Promote a culture of teamwork within shop and with other shops. Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely completion of projects. Emphasize accountability for meeting schedule commitments. Practice and promote the values and goals of the university and the hiring department
Support zone maintenance shops and other campus departments in repair of existing plumbing systems, including after-hours response to project needs and campus facility emergencies. Support other trades with Mechanical Shop-related assignments, including but not limited to insulating and sheet metal fabrication. Support incidental project activities such as furniture relocation and appliance setup
Identify and order pipe, valves, fittings, and fixtures to meet project requirements. Cut, thread, and assemble pipe systems including iron, copper, stainless, glass, and various plastics. Maintain, troubleshoot, and test plumbing systems, including backflow prevention devices, if so licensed
Support and promote university safety procedures, in coordination with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), and PDC's Safety Coordinator. Follow safety protocols, including use of personal protective equipment, shop and jobsite cleanliness, and compliance with published policies and procedures for safe operation of shop equipment and vehicles. Ensure appropriate handling of hazardous materials, including asbestos, lead, mold, and silica
Read, understand, and work from drawings, specifications, standards, and written or verbal instructions with or without direct supervision. Ensure projects are executed in accordance with project requirements, campus standards, and applicable codes
Support maintenance and operation of shop. Clean and adjust tools. Maintain and properly secure shop, tools, equipment, and vehicles. Assist with annual shop vehicle, equipment and warehouse inventory. Promote and maintain a clean and safe work environment in shop and at job sites
Drive UT vehicle to and from job sites to deliver personnel, equipment, and materials. Drive off-campus to purchase and pickup materials and equipment for projects
Attend management-directed meetings and training. Participate on hiring committees. Safely operate UT vehicles. Accomplish other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school graduation or GED
Three years journey-level experience in commercial or industrial plumbing, pipefitting, or steamfitting with emphasis on interior renovations
Currently licensed as journey-level plumber from Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. License must be maintained as a condition of continued employment
Demonstrated experience working with black iron, cast iron, copper, stainless, glass, and plastic pipe for laboratories and other specialized facility applications
Demonstrated ability to produce quality work from drawings, specifications, construction standards, and written or verbal instructions with or without direct supervision
Basic computer skills
Commitment to maintaining high standards for customer service, job performance, and jobsite safety
Proven ability to work as a team member in support of facility renovation and repair projects, including quality control and timely delivery of work performed
Professional demeanor, with excellent customer service and communication skills
Texas Class 'C' driver's license or ability to obtain one 30 days after becoming a Texas resident
Preferred
Associates degree or graduation from vocational or technical training related to plumbing, pipefitting, or facility renovation or construction
More than three years journey-level experience in commercial or industrial plumbing
Experience working in a large university, commercial, or industrial physical plant environment
Experience working in research labs and healthcare environments
Licensed as a Master Plumber
Licensed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality as backflow prevention assembly tester or ability to obtain that license within one year of hire
Licensed as a Customer Service Inspector
Benefits
Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan; employees contribute 8.25% of their eligible earnings on a pre-tax basis each pay period and UT contributes an additional 8.00%
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin Cap Metro buses with staff ID card
Company
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States.
10001+ employees
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Will Whiting
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