Journeyman Plumber

Journeyman PlumberThe University of Texas at Austin's Planning, Design and Construction team seeks an individual to serve as a Journeyman Plumber in our Mechanical Shop. You'll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. If you're the type of person who wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you'll like working in our department and for UT Austin. Our team delivers a world-class campus, student, and innovation experience through operational excellence. 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 optionsGenerous paid vacation, sick time, and holidaysTeachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan; employees contribute 8.25% of their eligible earnings on a pre-tax basis each pay period and UT contributes an additional 8.00%Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expensesRobust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunitiesTuition assistanceExpansive employee discount program including athletic ticketsFree access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID cardFree rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin Cap Metro buses with staff ID cardSelection made by committee and hiring manager based on review of online applications and results of personal interviews. Some evening, weekend, and holiday work required.PurposeProvide journey-level skills in plumbing, pipefitting, and steam fitting in support of campus facility renovation and repair projects. Also support campus special events.ResponsibilitiesInstall, modify, and repair facility plumbing and mechanical systems, including potable water, steam, natural gas, chilled water, air and laboratory gases, wastewater, and all associated devices, fixtures, and equipment. Provide support to facility renovation, repair, and construction projects in compliance with project documents and schedules. Provide support to campus events.Provide timely and accurate processing of shop written and electronic documentation, including material requisitions, timesheets, and daily labor reports. Develop estimates and order materials. Assist team members in solving work-related problems at jobsites. Maintain high standards for employee conduct, productivity, and safety.Promote and maintain frequent communications and positive relations with all stakeholders. Promote a culture of teamwork within shop and with other shops. Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely completion of projects. Emphasize accountability for meeting schedule commitments. Practice and promote the values and goals of the university and the hiring department.Support zone maintenance shops and other campus departments in repair of existing plumbing systems, including after-hours response to project needs and campus facility emergencies. Support other trades with Mechanical Shop-related assignments, including but not limited to insulating and sheet metal fabrication. Support incidental project activities such as furniture relocation and appliance setup.Identify and order pipe, valves, fittings, and fixtures to meet project requirements. Cut, thread, and assemble pipe systems including iron, copper, stainless, glass, and various plastics. Maintain, troubleshoot, and test plumbing systems, including backflow prevention devices, if so licensed.Support and promote university safety procedures, in coordination with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), and PDC's Safety Coordinator. Follow safety protocols, including use of personal protective equipment, shop and jobsite cleanliness, and compliance with published policies and procedures for safe operation of shop equipment and vehicles. Ensure appropriate handling of hazardous materials, including asbestos, lead, mold, and silica.Read, understand, and work from drawings, specifications, standards, and written or verbal instructions with or without direct supervision. Ensure projects are executed in accordance with project requirements, campus standards, and applicable codes.Support maintenance and operation of shop. Clean and adjust tools. Maintain and properly secure shop, tools, equipment, and vehicles. Assist with annual shop vehicle, equipment and warehouse inventory. Promote and maintain a clean and safe work environment in shop and at job sites.Drive UT vehicle to and from job sites to deliver personnel, equipment, and materials. Drive off-campus to purchase and pickup materials and equipment for projects.Attend management-directed meetings and training. Participate on hiring committees. Safely operate UT vehicles. Accomplish other duties as assigned.Required QualificationsHigh school graduation or GED. Three years journey-level experience in commercial or industrial plumbing, pipefitting, or steamfitting with emphasis on interior renovations. Currently licensed as journey-level plumber from Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. License must be maintained as a condition of continued employment. Demonstrated experience working with black iron, cast iron, copper, stainless, glass, and plastic pipe for laboratories and other specialized facility applications. Demonstrated ability to produce quality work from drawings, specifications, construction standards, and written or verbal instructions with or without direct supervision. Basic computer skills. Commitment to maintaining high standards for customer service, job performance, and jobsite safety. Proven ability to work as a team member in support of facility renovation and repair projects, including quality control and timely delivery of work performed. Professional demeanor, with excellent customer service and communication skills. Texas Class "C" driver's license or ability to obtain one 30 days after becoming a Texas resident.Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.Preferred QualificationsAssociates degree or graduation from vocational or technical training related to plumbing, pipefitting, or facility renovation or construction. More than three years journey-level experience in commercial or industrial plumbing. Experience working in a large university, commercial, or industrial physical plant environment. Experience working in research labs and healthcare environments. Licensed as a Master Plumber. Licensed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality as backflow prevention assembly tester or ability to obtain that license within one year of hire. Licensed as a Customer Service Inspector.Driving RequiredThis job requires a 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. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).Salary Range$61,000 + depending on qualificationsWorking ConditionsAll weather conditionsExtreme temperaturesChemical fumesStandard officeBiohazards/chemicalsElectrical/mechanicalManual dexterityClimbing of stairs and laddersLifting and movingExposure to construction hazards including extreme temperatures, dust, noise, heights, steep surfaces, fumes and adverse weather conditions. Climb and work from ladders, scaffolding, and rigging. Lifts, pushes, and pulls 50 pounds.Required MaterialsResume/CV3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisorLetter of interestImportant for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition