Utilities Plumber

University of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Generous paid vacation, sick time, and

Tuition assistance

Teachers Retirement System of Texas

Flexible spending accounts

LinkedIn Learning trainings

Free UT libraries access

Job summary

University of Texas is seeking a Utilities Plumber to perform journey-level plumbing within UT Austin’s utilities distribution environment. The role focuses on maintenance and repair of utility mains and related systems, ensuring safety and reliability for campus operations.

Responsibilities include installing and maintaining water, sanitary, and steam systems, keeping records, and coordinating with other trades while adhering to safety standards. A core shift is 40 hours per week on campus.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED.
• Three years of journey-level plumbing experience.
• More than five years of journey-level plumbing experience (preferred).
• Completion of formal plumbing training program (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, operate and maintain distribution systems for water, sanitary and storm sewer, compressed air, natural gas, and high-pressure steam using industry-standard methods.
• Monitor and inspect systems for safety of installation and proper operation.
• Unstop obstructed lines and maintain plant equipment or utility systems.
• Keep accurate records of equipment repair and maintenance logs.
• Work in conjunction with other trades or crafts personnel in support of systems within the power plant and campus facilities.
• Attend staff meetings, safety training and complete required training modules.

Education

High school graduation or GED

Formal plumbing training program

Job description

Job Posting Title: Utilities Plumber ---- Hiring Department: Utilities and Energy Management ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: AUSTIN, TX

Job Details

General Notes

Who We Are

We are “the power behind UT”. Utilities and Energy Management (UEM) provides reliable and cost-effective electricity, chilled water, steam, deionized water, compressed air, emergency power, and elevator services for The University of Texas at Austin. We have more than 170 employees in five divisions: Utilities Operations; Utilities Distribution; Power Systems, Controls, and Operating Technology; Finance and Administrative Services; and Engineering and Technical Services.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking candidates who share the following core values: Safety: Commitment to the well-being of our fellow employees, ourselves, and the campus community. Respect: Treating everyone with fairness and dignity. Integrity: Transparency, honesty, trust and ethics in our work and our relationships. Reliability: Delivery of consistent, dependable, and uninterrupted services. Teamwork: Working together through cooperation, contribution, and the sharing of our knowledge. Excellence: Setting the highest standards through innovation, collaboration, forward-thinking, and stewardship. As a member of our team, you will be part of a globally recognized district energy system that serves a top-tier research university. We strive to provide a positive workplace culture that welcomes ideas, talent and perspectives – and we look forward to hearing from you! Learn more about Utilities and Energy Management. Your skills will make a difference. You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of Campus Operations staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has earning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin.

UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities.
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards

Security sensitive; three-year driving record and criminal background checks conducted on selected candidate.

Hiring decision is contingent upon applicant clearing checks and passing physical abilities testing (Worksteps). Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employee without sponsorship.

Purpose

To perform journey-level plumbing and related trade functions in a mechanical utility distribution environment. Responsible for providing journey-level craftsmanship in the mechanical maintenance and repair of utility mains and associated systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, operate and maintain distribution systems for water, sanitary and storm sewer, compressed air, natural gas, and high-pressure steam using industry-standard methods of fabrication and assembly.
• Monitor and inspect systems for safety of installation and proper operation.
• Unstop obstructed lines.
• Install, maintain, modify, and repair plant equipment or utility systems.
• Maintain records of equipment repair.
• Ensure compliance with standards of workmanship and safety.
• Clean and maintain all equipment and work areas as needed.
• Inform appropriate personnel of unusual conditions and known or diagnosed problems or deficiencies, and take appropriate action as needed.
• Keep accurate computer and/or paper-based records, such as equipment inventories, maintenance logs, estimates, outage requests, campus building plan sets, etc.
• Complete work orders using integrated work management system.
• Work in conjunction with other trades or crafts personnel in support of systems within the power plant, chilling stations, utility tunnels or direct-buried utilities.
• Perform other related functions as assigned.
• Perform work in accordance with normal trade practices to pass inspection for conformity to standards, quality and quantity by journey-level employees or supervisors.
• Attend staff meetings, safety training and meetings.
• Attend job-related training and complete assigned training modules.
• Training certification required within 18 months.
• Follow all University and UEM safety policies and procedures, take required safety training, and identify and report safety hazards.
• Perform work tasks in a safe manner, wear the proper personal protective equipment, and report near misses and incidents.
• Abide by Utilities and Energy Management's set of core values: Safety, Respect, Integrity, Reliability, Teamwork, and Excellence.
• Carry a UT-provided cell phone during work hours and on-call hours and respond to calls received.
• Drive a UT vehicle and maintain an acceptable driving record required by UT System Policy UTS157.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED.
• Three years of experience in journey level plumbing of utility distribution systems.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• More than five years of experience in journey‑level plumbing of utility distribution systems.
• Experience in a university utility setting.
• Completion of formal plumbing training program.
• Successful completion of Facilities Services / PDC Leader Development program.
• Ability to operate backhoe, bobcat and other job-related equipment.
• Ability to work with an integrated work management system, in-house databases and Microsoft Office computer software.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills, including ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Plumbing License with Water Supply Protection Specialist endorsement, Commercial Driver’s License, or other related technical certification.
• Current Backflow Preventer Assembly Tester and Customer Service Inspector certification.

Driving Required

Class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.

Salary Range

$60,000

Environmental Demands

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment.
• May work in all weather conditions.
• May work in extreme temperatures.
• May work around chemical fumes.
• May work around standard office conditions.
• May work around biohazards.
• May work around chemicals.
• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards.

Physical Tasks

• Use of a keyboard and personal computer
• Fine manual dexterity
• May be required to perform elevated work.
• Occasional work from ladders and/or scaffolds.
• May be required to lift up to 50lbs.
• Often required to twist, grasp, push, pull and bend.

Additional Working Conditions

• May be required to work in confined spaces, manholes, tunnels, elevated work, extended shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• May be exposed to loud noise, high dust and allergen levels.
• May be required to lift up to 50lbs.
• Often required to twist, grasp, push, pull and bend.
• May be required to perform elevated work.
• Occasional work from ladders and/or scaffolds.
• May be required to operate forklifts, personnel lifts and cranes.
• Operate other job related equipment.
• Participate in on-call program.
• Required to successfully complete a WorkSteps functional employment test.

Work Shift

40 hours a week, Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM; This position provides for work-life balance with typically a 40-hour work week. The schedule requires the employee to work on the UT Austin campus.

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalists(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, 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.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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