SENIOR PLUMBER

Texas Southern University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Southern University is seeking an experienced Senior Plumber to perform preventive maintenance, routine and emergency plumbing repairs across campus. You will inspect, repair, and ensure unrestricted flow of complex waste disposal systems and coordinate with vendors for parts and quotes.

Responsibilities include responding to emergencies, processing work orders, assisting with new construction projects, and ensuring compliance with university guidelines.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of some college or AA and/or vocational training.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• More than three years up to five years of related experience.
• Knowledge of CAD and Cost Saving Software.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, routine and emergency plumbing repairs.
• Inspect and service waste disposal systems campus-wide.
• Respond to work orders, obtain quotes, and order parts.
• Assist other departments and coordinate with supervisors.
• Ensure back-flow preventers inspection and reporting.
• Support new construction plumbing installations.

Skills

Problem solving

Multi tasking

Time management

Operating equipment

Plumbing tools

Strong analytical

Troubleshoot

Verbal and written communication

Ability to work independently

Safety awareness

Education

Some college or AA / vocational training

Tools

CAD

Cost Saving Software

Microsoft Office Professional

Job description

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Communication Guidelines for Status Updates

To help our team work efficiently and provide timely service to everyone, we kindly ask that candidates refrain from calling the department for routine status updates regarding requests, applications, or ongoing matters.

Our team processes inquiries, we do not hire for them. Only the hiring department hires and reviews candidates in the order they are received.
Frequent status calls may delay response times by reducing the time available to complete pending work.

If additional information or documentation is required, a member of the hiring team will contact you directly.
If you are chosen for the position, you will be notified through the appropriate communication channel.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to serve all employees fairly and efficiently.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Title Information

Security Sensitive Position?

Security Sensitive Position? Yes

Hours of Work

Hours of Work 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM M-F

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number TSU203330

Official TSU Title SENIOR PLUMBER

Grant Title N/A

Job Description Summary / TWC Summary

Under general supervision performs preventive maintenance, routine and emergency repairs on plumbing systems. Maintains, inspects, repairs and assures unrestricted flow of complex waste disposal systems throughout the University facilities.

• Take care of emergencies and respond, do work orders, check buildings do walk through, restrooms, lift stations for sanitary and for storm lift stations.
• Do work requests and analyst situation on request, make visit to visualize request. Then process work order such as faucet replacement, toilets, etc. Whatever is needed on work order to process. Gets quotes from vendors, order parts for repairs, pick up parts off campus as needed.
• Assists other department areas when assistance is needed.
• Take care of University water fountains, make sure working properly, drain and clean quarterly, make repairs on two sections: pump and mechanical section.
• Inspects tunnels make sure there is no flooding, check pumps, correct issues, check primary and secondary pumps.
• New Construction Projects: Installs new Plumbing equipment throughout campus for new equipment. Installs add on to support plumbing outlets, water closets and associated equipment and systems.
• Works with portable trash gas driven pumps made to pump out water used as needed. Checks hoses, oil and maintenance needed on trash pump.
• Sometimes handle emergency water situations when needed.
• Assists co-workers with duties when needed since we are only two plumbers, co-operate with others and coordinate with supervisors and other co-workers. Keeps maintenance upkeep on some equipment. Assists HVAC with some situations. Try to be proactive in daily work.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Has knowledge and understanding for inspection, repair and reporting of University back-flow preventers.

% FTE

1.0

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $64,197.37 - $81,851.64

Education

Some college or Associate’s degree (A.A.) and/or vocational or technical school and/or specialized training.

Required Licensing/Certification

Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Federal, State, Local guidelines.
• Procedures, equipment and specialized practices.
• Requires advanced, specialized knowledge in a job function, family or professional discipline to handle, as necessary, the analysis and/or procedural modifications associated with non-standard work or situations; and as applicable, provides guidance and technical leadership to others in area of expertise.
• CAD and Cost Saving Software.
• Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.

Skill in:

• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Multitasking and time management.
• Operating equipment.
• Plumbing tools.
• Strong analytical.
• Troubleshoot.
• Both verbal and written communication.

Ability to:

• Analyze and interpret data.
• Work independently.

Work Experience

More than three (3) years, including five (5) years related experience.

Working/Environmental Conditions

• Reach and grasp objects.
• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, lift or crawl.
• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skill.
• Communicate information verbally and in writing.
• Receive and understand information through verbal and written communication.
• Exposure to moderate risk of accident.
• Prolonged standing and/or walking.
• Use or carry equipment.

Position End Date (if temporary)

UA EEO Statement

It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures

Open Until Filled (overrides close field)

Open Until Filled (overrides close field) Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants Open to all applicants.

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have some college or Associate’s degree (A.A.) and/or vocational or technical school and/or specialized training?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have more than three (3) years, up to and including five (5) years of related experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a Journeyman Plumbing License?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have knowledge of CAD and Cost Saving Software?
  • Yes
  • No