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Plumber II

Plumber II

locationEl Paso, TX, USA
PublishedPublished: 2/7/2025
Facilities and Maintenance
Full Time


Plumber II

Job ID: 12550
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: $RegTemp

About UTEP

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.

The University of Texas at El Paso 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 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

Position Information

Hiring Department: Facilities

Posting End Date: Open until filled.

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, 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

The primary accountabilities 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. 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. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.



Purpose of Position

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 preventers

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)

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.

Additional Information

The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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 must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 50pounds.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive 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=12550&PostingSeq=1

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