Plumber - Journeyman

We are seeking a skilled Journeyman Plumber to join our team at Collin College. As a key member of our facilities team, you will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and installing plumbing systems that transport water, steam, natural and laboratory gases, sewer, storm and drain water, chilled water, vacuum systems, and related equipment and distribution systems.

• Inspect, maintain, repair, modify, install, and replace building, laboratory, and other miscellaneous plumbing systems.
• Use common piping materials such as copper, brass, black steel pipe, galvanized iron, cast iron, polyvinyl chloride, chlorinated polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene, etc.
• Drive college-owned vehicles to job sites as required.
• Locate and repair leaks in common and specialty piping systems conveying various fluids and gases, including domestic water, reclaimed water, wastewater, steam, laboratory gases, natural gas, and refrigerants.
• Perform preventive maintenance on building, laboratory, and specialty plumbing systems and system components, including pumps and controls.
• Utilize instruments such as ultrasonic, temperature sensing, pressure, and flow gauges, including electronic and pneumatic actuated valves, backflow prevention assemblies, safety eye washes, and showers.
• Clear drain blockages and remove and replace lavatory fixtures.
• Assist other technicians as needed in the accomplishment of shop goals related to key performance indicators.
• Participate in the On-Call program and provide timely and courteous customer service.
• Inspect completed work for conformance with specifications, requirements, and compliance with applicable building and safety codes and regulations.
• Read blueprints, work from specifications, and follow instructions, both written and oral.
• Maintain compliance with national, state, and local codes.

• High school diploma or GED and three (3) years of experience as a journeyman plumber required.
• Licensed as a Journey Level Plumber from the State of Texas Board of Plumbing Examiners or able to achieve this level of licensure within 180 days.
• Valid Texas Driver's License and insurability with the college's insurance carrier.

This position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with frequent physical effort required. The incumbent may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, and intense noises. Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards may also occur.

Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds constantly, and perform other physical demands as required.