Plumber

UNT Health Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Texas Health Science Center is seeking a Plumber for facilities operations in Fort Worth. The role covers plumbing installation and repair across laboratories, bathrooms, and building infrastructure on campus.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 1 year of related experience (or equivalent). Texas Journeyman license is preferred, with after-hours work and a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 1 year of related experience, or equivalent combination.
• Knowledge of plumbing systems, codes, and safety procedures.
• Ability to read building blueprints and perform material takeoffs.

Responsibilities

• Perform plumbing installation and repair work in commercial facilities.
• Complete work orders and document tasks in maintenance system.
• Prepare and procure parts using purchasing methods.
• Attend continuing education as required by the trade.
• Coordinate with other departments for campus projects.

Skills

Plumbing installation

Commercial plumbing repair

Faucet repair

Flush valve repair

Drain clearing

Copper soldering

PVC pipe joining

Cast iron repair

Blueprint reading

Material takeoffs

Education

Bachelor's degree and 1 year related experience

Tools

Texas Tradesman or Journeyman Plumbing License

Job description

Title: Plumber

Employee Classification: Plumber

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Operations & Business Mgmt

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Campus Operations

Department: HSC-Facilities Admin-356000

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: 52000

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

Facilities Management Services is dedicated to providing services to the Health Science Center by maintaining an environment that is conducive to learning, teaching, and research.

Position Overview

Plumbing repair work and plumbing installation work in commercial buildings on college campus; including work on laboratories, bathrooms, and building infrastructure.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and one (1) year of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

New plumbing installs. Commercial plumbing repair: faucet repair, flush valve repair, drain clearing, copper soldering, p.v.c. pipe joining, cast iron repair. Ability to read building blueprints. Ability to do material take offs.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Texas Tradesman or Journeyman Plumbing License

Job Duties

• Plumbing installation work.
• Occasional emergency after hours work.
• Maintain plumbing shop, tools, and vehicles.
• Attend yearly plumbing continuing education class.
• Perform preventative maintenance schedule.
• Work with various other departments in facilities as needed.
• Complete work orders as they come into work order system.
• Material procurement with purchasing credit card and monthly expense report.
• Plumbing service and repair work

Physical Requirements

• Lifting and moving objects up to 100 pounds or more.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
• Operating machinery and/or power tools.
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.

Environmental Hazards

• Elevated temperatures.
• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.Exposure to moving mechanical parts or vibration.
• Low temperatures.Noisy environments.
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.Small and/or enclosed spaces.
• Work with toxic or caustic chemicals.

Work Schedule

8:00 AM to 5:0 PM

Driving University Vehicle

Yes

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.