About this role
Job title: Senior Plumbing Specialist II
About the Role The Senior Plumbing Specialist II performs advanced plumbing installation, welding, and repair work with minimal supervision. This role provides technical guidance to designated personnel and supports the Plumbing Foreman in managing campus plumbing, sewer, gas, and steam infrastructure to ensure safe and reliable utility distribution on campus.
What You'll Do
- Perform general plumbing and heating duties, including layout, repair, and installation of various plumbing systems.
- Perform and understand welding activities related to plumbing; provide technical guidance and mentor crew members.
- Lead crews in work assignments and assist the Plumbing Foreman in the layout, pipe fitting, construction, installation, modification, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems.
- Assist in the maintenance and repair of the University’s plumbing, sewer, storm sewer, gas, and steam infrastructure facilities.
- Study blueprints, create material take-off lists, and plan work for construction, installation, maintenance, and repair projects.
- Monitor major renovations and modifications of underground construction, ensuring timely completion of projects.
- Obtain and manage materials needed for day-to-day work assignments.
- Report job information to supervision, including updates on ongoing work, repairs, deficiencies, and materials needed.
- Report and correct any unsafe practices or conditions.
- Investigate technical problems and determine appropriate solutions.
- Perform preventive maintenance on plumbing and steam equipment and systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Assist other shops and departments on campus as directed to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
What We're Looking For
- Education: High school diploma or GED; Experience: Seven years’ experience or trade school and experience.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Technical knowledge of plumbing and steam distribution, reading blueprints, ability to lead teams in technical and hazardous environments, problem solving, and use of welding and plumbing tools.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to work on-campus with on-call rotation.
- On-campus work environment with travel within campus facilities; ability to work under pressure and in extreme conditions.
Nice to Have
- Welding and blueprint interpretation skills; experience with maintenance of campus utility systems
Compensation & Benefits
- UT market range: MR09 (salary not specified in posting)
- On-site facilities services environment; on-call rotation