Journeyman Plumber

The University of Texas at Austin
medical insurance, life insurance, sick time, tuition assistance, retirement plan
United States, Texas, Austin
101 East 27th Street (Show on map)
April 01, 2024
Job Posting Title: Journeyman Plumber ---- Hiring Department: Project Management and Construction Services ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: AUSTIN, TX ---- Job Details: General Notes Please visit our website at https://pmcservices.utexas.edu/ to learn more about PMCS. Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website at https://hr.utexas.edu/ to learn more about the total benefits and compensation offered when you join our team at UT Austin. Additional Indirect Compensation for this position (please see HR website) * Up to 7.5% employer matching contribution to Teacher Retirement System (TRS) * Basic medical package is 100% employer-paid coverage for employee * Optional medical insurance for employee's dependents - up to 50% employer paid * Optional dental, vision, and term life insurance for employees and dependents * Paid holiday time off each year; state legislature determines the number of holidays * 12 days of paid vacation time off per year for new employees (increases with longevity, see HR website) * 12 days of paid sick leave per year (see HR website) * Staff Tuition Assistance Program * Access to Recreation & Health Facilities Selection made by committee and hiring supervisor based on review of online applications and results of personal interviews. Some evening, weekend, and holiday work required. Responsibilities Install, modify, and repair facility plumbing and mechanical systems, including potable water, steam, natural gas, chilled water, air and laboratory gases, waste water, and all associated devices, fixtures, and equipment. 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. Occasionally supports other trades with mechanical-shop related assignments, including but not limited to, insulating, sheetmetal fabrication, and other related project activities such as incidental furniture moves, appliance setups, etc. 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 Read, understand, and work from blueprints, specifications, standards, and written or verbal instructions with or without direct supervision. Inspect completed work for compliance with construction documents, and regulatory building and safety codes. Provide team support in maintenance and operation of shop. Clean, sharpen, and adjust tools. Maintain and properly secure shop, tools, equipment, and vehicles. Maintain a clean and safe work environment in shop and at job site. 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. Accomplish basic shop paperwork and electronic documents, including records for materials used, daily labor report, and weekly timesheets. Attend management-directed meetings and training. Accomplish other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications High school graduation or GED. Three years journey-level experience in commercial or industrial plumbing, pipefitting, or steam-fitting with emphasis on interior renovations. Current licensed as journey-level plumber from Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. License must be maintained as a condition of continued employment. Licensed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality as backflow prevention assembly tester or ability to obtain that license within one year of hire. Demonstrated experience 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; word processing, email, and Internet. Commitment to rules regarding customer service, job performance, and job-site safety. Ability to perform in a team environment and promote teamwork among coworkers. Texas Class "C" driver's license or ability to obtain one 30 days after becoming a Texas resident. Preferred Qualifications Associates degree or graduation from vocational or technical training related to plumbing, pipefitting, or facility renovation or construction. More than five years journey-level experience in commercial or industrial plumbing. Licensed as a Master Plumber. Licenses as a Customer Service Inspector. Experience working in a large university, commercial, or industrial physical plant environment. Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and communicate with building clients, stakeholders, co-workers, and supervisors in a team environment. Driving Required This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing). Salary Range $57,757 + depending on qualifications Required Materials Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Letter of interest Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above. ---- Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval. ---- Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. ---- Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. ---- Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin, as an ,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. ---- Pay Transparency: The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. ---- Employment Eligibility Verification: If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university. ---- E-Verify: The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: [PDF] [PDF] [PDF] [PDF] ---- Compliance: Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in . The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.