Plumber

University of Tennessee at Martin; Martin (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Tennessee at Martin is seeking a Plumber I to perform skilled plumbing repairs, maintenance and new installations across campus buildings, dorms and apartments, responding to emergency call backs nights, weekends and holidays.

This role involves diagnosing problems from work orders, installing and repairing fixtures, water, gas and drainage lines, and coordinating with outside contractors on building projects and system inspections.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a high school diploma and one year of relevant experience.
• Plumbing experience or a state plumbing license.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret technical drawings.
• Knowledge of plumbing codes and regulations.
• Use of power tools associated with installation and repairs.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled plumbing work in the completion of assigned daily work orders for maintenance and repairs of domestic plumbing systems by diagnosing the problem and making the proper repairs in academic buildings, dorm rooms and apartments.
• Installation and repairs of sink & faucets, lavatories & faucets, tub/showers & faucets, toilets & flush valves, urinals & flush valves.
• Installation of plumbing systems in buildings and remodel work, installing drain lines, vent lines, water lines, gas lines, air lines, vacuum lines, water heaters, boilers, setting faucets and fixtures inside the building.
• Installation of underground main water and sewer lines.
• Installation of water lines and gas piping by measuring, cutting, soldering, using propress tool, pex tool and threading gas pipe.
• Work with outside contractors on building projects, fire system inspections and repairs, backflow valve inspections and repairs, boiler inspections and repairs, fiberglass tub inspections and repairs, sump pit pumping.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Customer service

Interpret drawings

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

State plumbing license

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Description

Building Services at The University of Tennessee at Martin is currently accepting applications for a Plumber I. Responsibilities include but are not limited to working on commercial and residential plumbing repairs, maintenance and new installation of the campus plumbing systems. Responding to emergency call backs nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled plumbing work in the completion of assigned daily work orders for maintenance and repairs of domestic plumbing systems by diagnosing the problem and making the proper repairs in academic buildings, dorm rooms and apartments.
• Installation and repairs of sink & faucets, lavatories & faucets, tub/showers & faucets, toilets & flush valves, urinals & flush valves.
• Installation of plumbing systems in buildings and remodel work, installing drain lines, vent lines, water lines, gas lines, air lines, vacuum lines, water heaters, boilers, setting faucets and fixtures inside the building.
• Installation of underground main water and sewer lines.
• Installation of water lines and gas piping by measuring, cutting, soldering, using propress tool, pex tool and threading gas pipe.
• Work with outside contractors on building projects, fire system inspections and repairs, backflow valve inspections and repairs, boiler inspections and repairs, fiberglass tub inspections and repairs, sump pit pumping.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a high school diploma and one year of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Plumbing experience or a state plumbing license
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings and do material take offs for projects
• Knowledge of plumbing codes and regulations
• Use of all power tools associated with the installation and repairs of plumbing systems
• Ability to communicate effectively and customer service skills
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate has been selected