Job Title

Master Utilities Plumber

Agency

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department

Campus Operations

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Kingsville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job S ummary

The Master Utilities Plumber, under direction, supervises and participates in maintaining, repairing, and replacing major piping of large diameter size on campus main transmission water systems.

Essential Duties and R esponsibilities

• Reports to Utilities Manager.

• Performs a variety of duties in overseeing the maintenance, repair/replacement, operation and renovation of equipment and facilities in the Plumbing trade.  

• Reads and understands blueprints, specifications, or models to learn work layout, or plans own work layout, making routine computations as needed. 

• Analyzes & corrects complex building system problems, alone or as part of a team. 

• Maintains the systems, equipment, and facilities, in a clean safe operating condition in accordance with local, state and federal regulations as they relate to the plumbing trade. 

• Maintains logs, performs rounds, and makes recommendations for modification or improvement of p lumbing maintenance systems. 

• Learns and utilizes the site CMMS. Updates work statuses and documents tasks completed in the CMMS utilizing a mobile device in real time. 

• Helps Utilities Manager create and execute Preventative Maintenance plans with water distribution systems and equipment.

• Supervises and trains other personnel in plumbing operations

• Contributes to a safe work environment by quickly reporting accidents and unsafe working conditions. 

• Coordinates work orders with other shops as needed. 

• Will participate with on-call duties for evenings, weekends and special events . 

• Acts as service responders during emergencies, weather, and catastrophic events. 

The above represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum R equirements

Education – High School Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience .

Experience – Seven years of related experience

Knowledge /Skills – Knowledge of plumbing systems.

Ability to – Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Licensing / Professional Certification – Master Plumber License

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.