PLUMBER
Texas Southern University

Security Sensitive Position?:

Yes

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM M-F

TSU203090

PLUMBER

N/A

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.

• 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.

1.0

Commensurate with experience.

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

Journey Plumber License.Valid Texas Driver's License.

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.

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

• Analyze and interpret data.
• Work independently.
• Communicate effectively.

More than three (3) years, including five (5) years related experience.

• 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.

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.

Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures

Yes

Open to all applicants.