Campus Utilities Plumber — On-Call & Impactful Work

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Utilities Plumber to perform journey-level plumbing and related trade functions in a mechanical utility distribution environment on the UT Austin campus. The role involves maintaining distribution systems for water, gas, steam, and compressed air, with adherence to safety policies and required trainings.

This full-time, non-exempt position supports UT's Utilities and Energy Management group and requires a valid driving record and compliance with

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED.
• Three years of journey-level plumbing experience in utility distribution systems.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, operate and maintain distribution systems for water, sanitary and storm sewer, compressed air, natural gas, and high-pressure steam using industry-standard methods of fabrication and assembly.
• Monitor and inspect systems for safety of installation and proper operation; unstop obstructed lines.
• Install, maintain, modify, and repair plant equipment or utility systems; maintain records of repair; ensure standards of workmanship and safety.
• Keep accurate records (electronic or paper) of equipment, inventories, maintenance logs, and outage requests; complete work orders.
• Work with other trades in support of systems within power plant, chilling stations, utility tunnels or direct-buried utilities.
• Follow safety policies, attend trainings, and participate in required trainings; drive UT vehicle and maintain driving record as required.

Education

High school graduation or GED.

Job description

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Utilities Plumber to perform journey-level plumbing and related trade functions in a mechanical utility distribution environment on the UT Austin campus. The role involves maintaining distribution systems for water, gas, steam, and compressed air, with adherence to safety policies and required trainings.

This full-time, non-exempt position supports UT's Utilities and Energy Management group and requires a valid driving record and compliance with