Plumber II

Position Information

Hiring Department:
Facilities Management

Reports To:

Plumber Supervisor

Job Location:

El Paso, Texas

Posting End Date:
Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Hours:

40 hours per week, standard Monday
- Friday 7:00am- 3:30pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends.

FLSA status:
Non-exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

As soon as possible.

Salary:
Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Application Materials:

* Resume

* Cover Letter

* List of three references

Position Summary

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. drain cleaning machine.

Locates and marks underground pipe in existing locations throughout campus.

Perform inspection and repairs of back flow prev enters

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

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.

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.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

High School diploma or GED.High School diploma or (GED)

and

Experience:

Four years of verified experience in the plumbing industry.

Ability to obtain a Backflow Preventer License within one year of employment.

Texas Journeyman Plumber License required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Backflow Preventer License preferred.

Why Pick UTEP

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

UTEP is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 26,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to…