Journeyman Plumber - Med Gas Endorsement

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 69,000 - 103,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Free medical benefits

Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D

PTO & EIB

Holidays & paid leave

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Relocation assistance

Wellness programs

Employee resource groups

Job summary

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Journeyman Plumber to install, maintain, and repair domestic water, gas, vacuum, and specialty lab piping across South Campus facilities. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliable service to support cutting-edge cancer research.

The position includes responsibilities such as estimating costs, coordinating work orders, and using CMMS for field updates, with a Monday–Friday work schedule and on-site hours.

Qualifications

Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Preferred: Completion of a recognized apprenticeship.
Required: One year post-journeyman plumbing experience.

Responsibilities

Install and repair plumbing systems including gas, water, vacuum and lab services.
Estimate costs and requisition materials for jobs.
Coordinate workflow of plumbers, technicians and helpers.
Respond to outages and alarms; troubleshoot issues.
Maintain CMMS records and reports of work performed.
Provide back-up support for other crafts as needed.

Skills

Plumbing

Coordination

Dispatch response

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Apprenticeship completion

Tools

Pipe threading

Pipe cutter

Hand & shop tools

Job description

Join a department where your work directly fuels groundbreaking discoveries in cancer research. As part of the Operations & Maintenance (OAM) team, you will support world-class researchers-including a Nobel Prize-winning scientist whose work has led to cures for certain types of melanoma. Your expertise will help power research that has the potential to save countless lives.

The MDA South Campus is expanding with two cutting-edge research buildings, making this an exciting time to join a growing and future-focused team. Our department thrives on continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration. We are actively seeking individuals who want to grow their skills, take on new challenges, and evolve alongside our rapidly advancing campus infrastructure.

Working here means becoming part of a mission-driven community committed to eliminating cancer. Every system you sustain, optimize, or improve contributes directly to the success of life-changing scientific breakthroughs.

Salary Range: $69,000 - $86,000 - $103,000

Work Schedule is Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm

MD Anderson offers our employees:

Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week
Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups.

Why Join MD Anderson?

Be part of a world-renowned cancer center making an impact across Texas and beyond.

Collaborate with top-tier leaders and institutions in academic medicine

Help shape the future of healthcare through bold, system-wide innovation

Work with a Mission-Driven Organization: Be part of MD Anderson's mission to eliminate cancer through integrated patient care, research, and education, contributing to a globally recognized institution with a meaningful purpose.

SUMMARY

The primary purpose of the Plumber is to provide skilled plumbing work of the journeyman level in the installation, maintenance, and repair of domestic water, steam, natural gas, sewer, compressed air, vacuum, medical gases, and other utility systems. Responsible for assigned plumbing duties either issued orally or by written instructions. Responsible for the supervision of all plumbing and piping work for production and quality control purposes.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Interprets and works from instructions, blueprints, sketches and diagrams in the installation of plumbing systems. Estimates cost of work, requisitions material and maintains inventories. Performs a variety of plumbing work incidental to the installation and repair of air conditioning, refrigeration and other building systems. Coordinates and prioritizes the workflow of plumbers, technicians and mechanics. Investigates outages. Participates in the development of the "Owners Design Guidelines", project design phases and review processes. Inspects contracted plumbing work to ensure repairs and installations are compliant. Functions as a point of contact for vendors. Prepares and submits reports. Participates in process improvement initiatives. May precept staff.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Maintain an Efficient Response to Work Orders and Assist Other Shops

Install new plumbing systems such as; CO², compressed house and lab air, vacuum, natural gas, domestic hot/cold water, RO water, sanitary/storm, and vents.
Repair and maintain existing plumbing systems such as; CO², compressed house and lab air, vacuum, natural gas, domestic hot/cold water, RO water, sanitary/storm, and vents.
Understand the use of threading machines, ratchets, and all hand and shop tools of the trade (i.e., pipethreader, cutter and reamer, system hangars, and unistruts).
Respond to all client "Dispatch" work order requests.
Requisition parts and materials using Stock Issue forms to help maintain O&M Warehouse inventory.
Develop plans, specifications and estimated costs on repairs, alterations and construction projects. Estimate labor requirements for "C" work orders.
Provides back-up support for the other crafts (refrigeration, electrical, and general maintenance)

Performs Preventative Maintenance (PM's) on Equipment and Plumbing Systems

Manage and assist in the preventative maintenance program for all client sterilization and glass wash equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance on restrooms, drinking fountains, air compressors, vacuum pumps, and lab area plumbing systems.
Clean assigned areas.

Ensure Proper Functioning Systems & Alarms

Respond to all critical equipment alarms.
Respond to all code red alarms at all the REF South Campus facilities
Properly install medical and laboratory gas systems.
Repair and clean sewer pipes.

Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to record directly in mobile device all work performed, status updates to work orders, issuance of parts/materials to work orders, and to electronically create new work orders utilizing the standards provided.

Other duties as assigned.

Participate in walk-thru inspections of facility construction projects, engineering drawing and submittal reviews, substantial completion inspections, etc.
Completes all required training and maintains all tools assigned in good working condition.
Emergency event response and participation in ride out events when needed.
Miscellaneous tasks assigned by supervisor / manager.

Other duties as assigned.

Lead Tech responsibilities: -Inspections -Plan/Design Reviews -Formally documents shop tasks and practices to allow for standard responses to campus work through the interaction/communication with staff. -Provides guidance for shop products or services. -Provides feedback on addressing process improvement issues and Shop training program development.
Participate in walk-thru inspections of construction projects and create punch lists for discrepancies.
Completes all required paperwork and reports - timesheets, activity logs, etc.

Oversee Vendor Contracts/JCAHO Compliance

Oversee certifications and deliveries on all medical gases for South Campus facilities, by maintaining system reports for usage, leaks, repairs, PM's, purity analysis and JCAHO compliance.
Review project drawings and specifications of work scheduled to be performed by outside contractors.

Maintain an Efficient Response to Work Orders and Assist Other Shops

Install new plumbing systems such as; CO², compressed house and lab air, vacuum, natural gas, domestic hot/cold water, RO water, sanitary/storm, and vents.
Repair and maintain existing plumbing systems such as; CO², compressed house and lab air, vacuum, natural gas, domestic hot/cold water, RO water, sanitary/storm, and vents.
Requisition parts and materials using Stock Issue forms to help maintain O&M Warehouse inventory, or when necessary acquire directly from outside vendors/suppliers using a Purchase Requisition form.
Assist the Central Plant staff in repairing pumps and other miscellaneous items.
Provide clients with material and labor cost estimates for repairs/installation of plumbing systems.
Provides back-up support for the other crafts/shops.

Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION

Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred: Completion of a recognized apprenticeship.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required: One year Post-journeyman experience plumbing experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required: JRNY-P - Journeyman Plumber Texas. Upon Hire
Preferred: BPAT - Backflow Prev Assembly Tester Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Upon Hire
Preferred: MGPI - Mdcal Gas Piping Installation Texas. Upon Hire
Preferred: TDL - Texas Drivers License Valid Class A, B or C Texas driver's license and eligible to drive State and institutional vehicles. Upon Hire

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

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