Plumber

Trinity University; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity University in San Antonio, TX seeks an experienced Assistant Director for Buildings & Grounds to oversee skilled plumbing work across residential and commercial systems. The role ensures safe, reliable facility operations, including backflow program administration and regulatory compliance.

The position requires five years of plumbing experience, knowledge of codes and CMMS documentation, and the ability to guide staff while delivering exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

• Five years of progressively responsible experience in installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of residential and/or commercial plumbing systems.
• Experience with backflow prevention devices testing and program administration.
• Ability to use a CMMS to document work activities and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of residential and commercial plumbing systems including domestic water systems, sanitary sewer systems, storm drainage systems, piping systems, fixtures, valves, pumps, and related plumbing equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities on plumbing systems and equipment according to manufacturer recommendations and standards.
• Perform testing, inspection, certification, maintenance, and repair of backflow prevention devices and support the administration of the University’s backflow prevention program.
• Troubleshoot and support plumbing-related controls, pumps, sensors, monitoring systems, and associated building systems to maintain safe and reliable operation.
• Document work performed, labor, materials, asset information, inspection records, and testing and certification activities within the CMMS; assist with identifying recurring issues and planning material requirements.
• Provide customer service and emergency response support; participate in an on-call rotation as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting plumbing systems

Reading blueprints & schematics

CMMS documentation

Customer service

Effective communication

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational plumbing training/apprenticeship

Tools

Backflow testing equipment

Job description

Job Family Group: Staff Department/Office: Assistant Director for Buildings & Ground. Time Type: Full time. Compensation: $21.33-$26.66. Exemption Status: Non-Exempt.

Job Description: Performs skilled work in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and optimization of residential and commercial plumbing systems and associated building systems to support safe, reliable, and efficient facility operations. Supports regulatory compliance through backflow prevention testing, certification, program administration, and effective use of work management systems.

Job Duties

• Perform installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of residential and commercial plumbing systems including domestic water systems, sanitary sewer systems, storm drainage systems, piping systems, fixtures, valves, pumps, and related plumbing equipment.


• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities on plumbing systems and equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, maintenance plans, and departmental standards.


• Perform testing, inspection, certification, maintenance, and repair of backflow prevention devices and support the administration of the University’s backflow prevention program, including regulatory reporting and compliance activities.


• Troubleshoot and support plumbing-related controls, pumps, sensors, monitoring systems, and associated building systems to maintain safe and reliable operation.


• Document work performed, labor, materials, asset information, inspection records, and testing and certification activities within the work management/CMMS system; assist with identifying recurring issues, supporting regulatory compliance, recommending corrective actions, and planning or identifying material requirements for assigned work activities.


• Provide customer service and emergency response support, comply with applicable safety procedures and regulatory requirements, and participate in an on-call rotation as assigned.

Additional Duties

• Cooperate and collaborate with other employees in the spirit of teamwork and collegiality to support safe, reliable, and customer-focused facility operations.


• Support departmental initiatives related to facility asset management, continuous improvement, and service quality.


• Assist in training and providing guidance to lower-level employees and share technical knowledge with team members as appropriate.


• Support the administration and continuous improvement of plumbing-related compliance programs and asset records, as assigned.


• Maintain compliance with University policies, safety procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Required: High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred: Completion of a vocational training program, technical certification program, apprenticeship, or equivalent formal training in plumbing, mechanical systems, or a related field.

Experience

Required:

• Five years of progressively responsible experience in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of residential and/or commercial plumbing systems.


• Experience with plumbing systems including domestic water systems, sanitary sewer systems, storm drainage systems, piping systems, fixtures, valves, pumps, and related plumbing equipment.


• Experience performing testing, inspection, maintenance, and repair of backflow prevention devices.

Preferred:

• Experience with commercial plumbing systems in an institutional, higher education, healthcare, or large campus environment.


• Experience administering or supporting a backflow prevention or cross-connection control program.


• Experience using computerized work management/CMMS systems to document work activities and maintain records.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required:

• Knowledge of residential and commercial plumbing systems including domestic water systems, sanitary sewer systems, storm drainage systems, piping systems, fixtures, valves, pumps and associated mechanical components.


• Skill in troubleshooting, diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing plumbing systems and equipment.


• Knowledge of applicable plumbing codes, cross-connection control principles, and backflow prevention devices and testing requirements.


• Ability to perform testing, inspection, maintenance, and certification activities for backflow prevention devices.


• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical manuals and plumbing system drawings.


• Ability to follow applicable safety procedures including lockout/tagout, PPE requirements, and safe work practices.


• Ability to use a computerized work management/CMMS system to document work activities and maintain records.


• Ability to communicate effectively and provide quality customer service while working independently and as part of a team.

Preferred:

• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and adapt to changing operational needs.

Licenses/Certifications

Required:

• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License and maintain a driving record acceptable to the University.


• Must possess a current Texas Journeyman Plumber or Master Plumber license.


• Must possess or obtain within six months of hire a Texas Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT) license/certification.

Preferred:

• Texas Master Plumber license.


• Specialized training or certifications related to plumbing systems, cross-connection control, pumps, water systems, or related building systems.


• Training or certifications related to computerized work management/CMMS systems.

Other Requirements

• All jobs require a current Criminal Background Check (CBC).


• Rotating shift work is required.


• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and physical examination.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibility. May provide guidance to level I employees.

Number of Direct Reports

None

Number of Indirect Reports

None

Decision Making

Work where procedures are of varied or diversified nature.

Budget Responsibility

No responsibility for budget, revenues, and/or expenditure authority.

Financial Responsibility

None

Trinity University aims to attract an efficient, dedicated staff whose talents will continue to grow the University as an exceptional place to study and work.

Trinity University will post non-exempt staff positions for at least 5 business days and exempt staff positions for at least 10 business days.

Faculty positions will remain open until filled.

Postings may be extended if a sufficient number of qualified applications has not been received.

Trinity University reserves the right to close a posting if a suitable applicant pool has been received and to withdraw or close postings at any time during the posting period.

Trinity University is an equal opportunity employer and as such provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement of all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any status protected by Federal, State, or Local Laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability and Veteran Trinity prohibits harassment and discrimination based on protected status , including sexual harassment and sexual misconduct.

Any person may report discrimination, sexual harassment and sexual misconduct online or by contacting Interim Trinity's Title IX Coordinator, Michaela Postell. You may also report in person or by mail addressed to her at One Trinity Place, Northrup Hall 210, San Antonio, TX 78212.