Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number

TSU203090

Official TSU Title

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.

Essential Duties Summary

Responds to all sewer blockages, water leaks, broken toilets, sinks, urinals, and sink faucets in restrooms common and private areas, breakrooms and conference rooms throughout campus. Assists HVAC department. With repairs on steam lines, condensate return lines, heating coils, install sump pumps, water heaters, and recirculating pumps.
Gets quotes from vendors, order parts for repairs, pick up parts off campus as needed.
Responds to calls in main kitchen and all food courts. For sewer blockages, water leaks, broken toilets, sinks, urinals, and sink faucets in restrooms common and private areas, break-rooms and conference rooms throughout campus, checks all sump pumps and pump wells, makes repairs as needed in all buildings.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

% FTE

1.0

Hiring Range

Commensurate with experience.

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D. or equivalent education.

Required Licensing/Certification

Journey Plumber License.

Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

Procedures, practices and equipment.
Understands and uses a variety of simple, routine and repetitive skills, requiring little or no functional knowledge or previous training or experience.
Terminology and codes.
Cost-Works (Estimating).
CAD software.
Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.

Skill in:

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

Ability to:

Analyze and interpret data.
Work independently.
Communicate effectively.

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.
Exposure to unpleasant elements.
Involves heavy physical effort and exertion.
Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skill.
Communicate information verbally and in writing.
Receive and understand information through verbal and written communication.
Work a fluctuating work schedule.

Desired start date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Detail Information

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.

Close Date

Open Until Filled (overrides close field)

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Open to all applicants.

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