To perform journeyman level skills in the installation, maintenance, remodeling, repair and servicing of plumbing system, and utilities in a mechanisms utility distribution center. Responsible for me prompt performance of assignment plumbing and related duties and mechanism maintenance and repair of utility mains.
Essential Duties:
Install, repair and maintain water, air, gas and sewer lines and systems.
Install plumbing pipes, traps, washbowls, fittings, drains, special laboratory sinks, drain tables and experimental tables.
Repair, replace and maintain valves, faucets, water heaters, traps, sinks, washbowls, sewers, vents and toilet fixtures.
Cut and thread pipe and wipe lead joints.
Connect and maintain hot water units, gas heaters and furnaces and check for safety. Unstop clogged lines.
Maintain radiators, radiator traps, and thermostatic line traps. Perform acetylene and electric welding for construction and maintenance of pipelines.
Assist with simple estimates of time and materials required for a job. Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
High School diploma. Three (3) years experience. Three (3) years of skilled/journeyman level plumbing experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to use acetylene torches, pipe benders, cutters and threaders, wrenches, blueprints and other tools common to the plumbing trade. Valid Texas Operator's License required. Accuracy in phases of work performed. Working conditions are considered acceptable, but occasionally involve exposure to one or more disagreeable elements such as dust, dirt, raw sewage and the need to work in confined spaces. Alertness and careful attention is required to avoid injury to self and others.
Special Instructions:
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
EEO Statement:
UTA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Additionally, the University prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists. The UTA is a tobacco free campus.
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