Plumber

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 51,981 - 63,532; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Generous paid vacation

Tuition assistance

Free library and museum access

Job summary

A leading public university in Austin, Texas, seeks a Plumber to manage plumbing systems. Responsibilities include inspection, repair, and maintenance of systems, responding to service requests, and ensuring code compliance. The ideal candidate should have at least three years of journey-level plumbing experience, possess strong communication skills, and be licensed or able to obtain a Texas Journey Level Plumber license. This role offers competitive health benefits and generous vacation time.

Qualifications

• Three years of journey-level plumbing experience.
• Licensed as a Journey Level Plumber of Texas or able to obtain within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, repair, modify, install, and replace plumbing systems.
• Locate and repair leaks in plumbing systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on plumbing systems and pumps.

Skills

Excellent communication and safety compliance skills

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Education

High school graduation or GED

Job description

Plumber – University of Texas at Austin

Department: Facilities Services | Location: Austin, TX | Hours: 40 per week | Salary: $57,757 + depending on qualifications

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, repair, modify, install, and replace building, laboratory, and other plumbing systems.
• Locate and repair leaks in plumbing systems conveying water, gases, and other fluids.
• Perform preventive maintenance on plumbing systems, pumps, controls, electronic valves, and backflow prevention assemblies.
• Clear drain blockages and replace fixtures.
• Assist other technicians and participate in the On‑Call program.
• Provide timely customer service; keep supervisors updated on work order status.
• Inspect completed work for code conformance and quality.
• Read blueprints and follow specifications.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED.
• Three years of journey‑level plumbing experience.
• Licensed as a Journey Level Plumber of Texas or able to obtain within 180 days.
• Excellent communication and safety compliance skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed accredited apprenticeship or technical school.
• More than three years of journey‑level experience.
• Four or more years of industrial plumbing experience.
• Master Plumber, Backflow Prevention Tester, or Customer Service Inspector licenses.
• Experience in a university setting.
• Ability to work in a team environment, strong customer service, stable work history, and computer literacy.
• Report writing skills and completion of the Leader Development Program.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits – employee premium covered 100%, family 50%.
• Vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options.
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, holidays.
• Teacher Retirement System of Texas with employer matching.
• Tax‑sheltered annuity 403(b) and deferred compensation program 457(b).
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and childcare.
• Free access to LinkedIn Learning and conference opportunities.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee discount program including athletic tickets.
• Free library and museum access.
• Free rides on UT shuttle and CapMetro buses.

Working Conditions

• Uniforms and/or PPE furnished.
• All weather, extreme temperatures, chemical fumes, electrical, mechanical, and biohazard exposure possible.
• Confined spaces, manholes, tunnels, elevated work, extended shifts including nights, weekends, holidays.
• Heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.; twisting, grasping, pushing, pulling, and bending.
• May require tuberculosis screening, respirator use, or driving University vehicles.
• Participation in on‑call program.

Required Materials for Application

• Resume/CV.
• Three work references with contact information.
• Letter of interest.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, or veteran status.

Employment Eligibility

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full‑time basis without sponsorship and may be required to complete a criminal history background check.