Plumber Journeyman

stedwards; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Edward's University in Austin, TX seeks a Journeyman Plumber to perform skilled maintenance, repair, and installation of plumbing systems.

The role requires reading blueprints, interpreting schematics, and ensuring compliance with safety and university standards. The position demands a valid Texas plumber license, 3+ years of maintenance plumbing experience, and willingness to obtain backflow prevention and fire hydrant testing licenses.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Plumber license and 3+ years of related maintenance plumbing experience.
• Experience troubleshooting Sloan flush meters and Delta valves.
• Willingness to be licensed in backflow prevention and fire hydrant testing.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and university-insurable.
• Ability to read blueprints and prepare rough sketches.
• Experience with jackhammers, sewer auger, and pipe threading machines.
• Knowledge of gas/electric welding preferred.
• Background check successful.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures.
• Operate and maintain pumps and water distribution systems.
• Maintain potable water systems, sewer lift stations, and hydrants.
• Test completed work and make necessary adjustments.
• Inspect systems periodically for safe operation.
• Develop cost estimates for repair and installation jobs.
• Create reports detailing time and materials for repairs.
• Maintain system operation records.
• May supervise others on major installations.

Skills

Journeyman Plumber License

Blueprints interpretation

Backflow prevention knowledge

Texas driver’s license

Maintenance plumbing experience

Sloan flush meters & Delta valves

Welding knowledge

On-call availability

Tools

Jackhammers

Sewer auger

Pipe threading machine

Plumbing hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Title: Plumber Journeyman

Department: Plant Engineering

St. Edward's University is currently searching for a journeyman plumber. This position is primarily responsible for performing skilled maintenance, repair, and installation of plumbing.

For consideration, (QUALIFICATIONS):

• Journeyman Plumber License and a minimum of three years related experience including demonstrable experience in maintenance plumbing.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting/repair of Sloan flush meters and Delta tub/shower valves.
• Must be willing to be licensed in backflow prevention and fire hydrant testing.
• Must possess a valid Texas driver's license and be insurable by the university carrier.
• Must be able to read, interpret, and work from blueprints and prepare rough sketches of work to be performed.
• Prior use of jackhammers, sewer auger, pipe threading machine, and miscellaneous plumbing hand and power tools required.
• Knowledge of gas/electric welding preferred.
• Successful completion of an employment and/or criminal history background check is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Installation and repair of pipes, fittings, and fixtures;
• Operation and maintenance of pumps and water distribution systems, hot andcold-water systems and similarcomponents, and water wells.
• Maintenance and repair of potable water systems, sewer lift stations, laboratorywater (deionized water) systems,emergency fire lines and hydrants, backflow preventers, and water wells.
• Testing of completed work and conducting necessary adjustments;
• Performs periodic inspections of systems for safe and efficient operation;
• Development of material, labor, and total costs estimate of repair and installationjobs;
• Creates reports that detail the time and materials required to repair and maintain equipment;
• System operation record maintenance;
• May direct others on major installations and repair jobs.

Responsible for regulatory and policy compliance as it applies to the position.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

• Maintain confidentiality.

Working Conditions:

• The ability to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends to meet the needs of the department.
• Work schedule will be determined with hiring supervisor; however, scheduled days and hours may change for special events.
• Must be available for on-call duty on a rotating basis and have dependable transportation.
• This position is considered to be essential personnel and may be called in duringemergency closures.

The University offers an excellent TOTAL REWARDS package!

Medical & Rx Coverage (HSA & FSA Available)

Dental

Vision

Short Term Disability (STD) Insurance

Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance

Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pet Insurance

Annual Leave & Paid Sick Leave

Retirement Plan – (TIAA) Employee 5%/Employer Match 7%

Tuition Benefits

Paid Holidays

Services & Discounts

An overview of St. Edward's University employee benefits is available at; https://www.stedwards.edu/human-resources/benefits-summary

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

St. Edward's University, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

ABOUT ST. EDWARD'S UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1885 by the Congregation of Holy Cross, St. Edward's University is a private, Catholic liberal arts institution of more than 4,600 diverse students located in Austin, Texas. St. Edward's emphasizes critical thinking and ethical practices, as well as small classes, personalized learning and exciting internship opportunities. The community atmosphere extends to the approximately 800 faculty and staff who work together to make the university a welcoming yet challenging environment for students.

Sponsorship: We are not offering sponsorship at this time.

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check is required for the finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Reference #: J2026050

Available: Immediately