Title: Plumbing Technician

Employee Classification: Plumbing Technician

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-VP Finance & Admin

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Facilities

Department: UNT-Facilities-Gen-152000

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $33,312

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The University of North Texas Facilities Utilities Maintenance area is a critical component for the daily operation of the University. We are a 24/7 department, responsible for the efficient operation and management of all campus electricity, heating, cooling, plumbing, and mechanical maintenance. Our goal is to provide reliable, timely service for our staff, students, and faculty to focus on world-class education. We serve over 5 million square feet in all education and general buildings. This includes three substations, two main chiller plants, three satellite plants, various boilers, air handlers, and transformers. UNT is a small city inside the city of Denton Texas. Our team interfaces with the city to supply reliable and timely maintenance, so we continue to provide a world-class environment for research and education.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for advanced skilled craftwork that involves plumbing. Duties include installation, maintenance, repair, and service of building systems and requires advanced skills in a primary craft and may require limited competency in a secondary craft.

* Prepares equipment and plans for plumbing job by reading blueprints, coordinating with coworkers and assembling appropriate equipment.
* Inspects structure to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of structure resulting from installation of pipe.
* Inspects and investigates leaks to determine appropriate actions to resolve and repair.
* Maintains, installs, and replaces various plumbing pipes, fittings, fixtures, valves, and other related appliances within campus facilities and infrastructure according to the international plumbing code.
* Performs skilled plumbing on hot or cold water systems, steam heating, compressed air, gas supply, and lab equipment.
* Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending burst pipes and opening clogged drains.
* Repairs and maintains internal plumbing systems and external drains.
* Cleans plumbing systems utilizing appropriate equipment.
* Reports needed equipment and supplies in order to maintain proper amounts of inventory to perform jobs in a timely manner.
* May perform light electrical, excavation, and/or demolition work.
* May be assigned to the on call rotation.
* Others duties as assigned.
** This position is considered to be essential personnel, and may require working overtime, which could include nights and weekends as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma/GED equivalent and one year experience in related maintenance/repair field. Substitution of education for experience allowed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Knowledge of and skill in the use of standard tools, equipment, materials, methods, and practices of general maintenance tasks.
* Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of general maintenance.
* Knowledge of blueprints, schematics, and working drawings.
* Ability to use basic shop math applications.
* Ability to locate and identify problems in the appropriate building system or equipment and to plan and execute necessary repairs.
* Physical ability to perform moderately heavy physical work, which includes lifting and crawling, and to remain outdoors in inclement weather.
* Knowledge of appropriate safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.

Preferred Qualifications

* Background in troubleshooting Plumbing Systems.
* Previous experience with boilers and building heating systems.
* Ability to respond to service calls at all hours(if assigned to OnCall rotation).

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Possession of a valid Texas driver's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment; ability to drive a vehicle and maintain coverage under University liability insurance policy, if required to drive University vehicles.

Job Duties:

• Performs repairs on campus plumbing systems including water distribution, water fixtures, sanitary waste systems, storm waste systems, and boilers. 
• Performs preventive maintenance and checks on campus plumbing systems including water distribution, water fixtures, sanitary waste systems, storm waste systems, and boilers. 
• Performs installs of new plumbing equipment and piping. Acquires and maintains knowledge of campus plumbing systems including water, sanitary waste, and storm water. 
• Maintains tools in good working order. Makes tool and material requests to supervisor, or senior team member. Maintains cleanliness of shop, mechanical spaces on campus, and university vehicles. Picks up trash on campus when it is encountered. 
• Communicates with the requestors of work orders assigned. Attends position specific training as available. Performs all other duties assigned by Facilities Maintenance supervisor, manager, or director. 
• Consistently completes expected duties in a timely manner without constant supervision. Accepts responsibility for own work and follows through on commitments. 
• Promotes Facilities core values of Service, Integrity, and Excellence by conducting oneself in a manner that is respectful, honest, ethical, and customer focused. 
• Committed to maintaining a safe and secure work environment. 
• Demonstrates punctuality and follows policies and procedures for absences, time and attendance 

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Driving University Vehicle:

Yes

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.