Plumber Foreman
Company: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Location: Edinburg
Posted on: May 2, 2021
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Job Description:
Posting NumberSRGV4992Working TitlePLUMBER FOREMANNumber of
Vacancies1LocationEdinburg, TexasDepartmentCampus Facilities
OperationsFTE1.0FLSANon-ExemptScope of JobTo provide, coordinate,
and supervise, the maintenance, repair, and installation of
plumbing facilities. Responsible for the safe and efficient
performance of plumbing skills associated with the operation,
maintenance, repair, or installation of plumbing systems, fixtures,
apparatus and equipment.Description of Duties Plans, supervises,
and installs pipes, sinks, traps, washbowls, toilet fittings,
drains, special laboratory sinks and drain tables. Plans and
schedules the work. Gives supervision to workers and participates
in the work as needed. Assigns workers to specific jobs; explains
the work to be done; inspects the completed jobs. Performs
inspections of building expansions; and orders materials for the
maintenance or improvement of campus buildings. Makes periodic
checks of plumbing facilities and reports findings to superiors.
Consults with various supervisory personnel concerning the planning
of new facilities or remodeling projects. Repairs and maintains
valves, faucets, traps, sinks, and vents. Connects hot water
heaters, gas heaters and furnaces and tests for safety. Repairs
sewer pipes. Unstops clogged lines. Performs minor carpentry,
digging and cleanup duties related to the assignment. Emergency
work on weekends/nights. Records and verifies workers time.
Identifies material and tool requirements; estimates costs.
Performs other duties as assigned.Supervision ReceivedGeneral
direction from the assigned supervisor.Supervision GivenDirect
supervision of all assigned staff.Required EducationHigh school
diploma or equivalent.Preferred
EducationN/ALicenses/CertificationsJourneyman plumber
license.Required ExperienceFive (5) years of skilled/journeyman
level plumbing experience including two (2) years of supervisory
experience.Preferred ExperienceSix (6) or more years of the above
experience.EquipmentSkilled use of wrenches, pipe-cutting and
threading tools, metal saws and other similar tools of the trade
and the use of gauges and pressure equipment in checking for
leaks.Working ConditionsNeeds to be able to successfully perform
all required duties. Must be able to perform strenuous physical
duties, including but not limited to those listed above. Exposure
to outside environments, hot, dry, wet, and cold; some work in
restricted spaces, exposure to dampness, dust, some duties and
working conditions may create bodily strain and discomfort. Duties
may involve the carrying, lifting and moving of heavy objects,
bending, stooping, crawling, climbing, reaching, and other
activities requiring physical exertion; exposure to sewage and
disagreeable odors. Work may involve digging and working in
trenches to locate and repair pipes. Danger of falls, chemicals,
electrical shock and burns, and hazards and conditions inherent to
the trade or assignment.OtherThis position will be subject to a
pre-employment physical.Physical CapabilitiesN/AEmployment
CategoryFull-TimeMinimum SalaryCommensurate with ExperiencePosted
SalaryCommensurate with ExperiencePosition Available
Date04/09/2021Grant Funded PositionNoIf Yes, Provide Grant
Expiration DateEEO StatementIt is the policy of The University of
Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment
opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color,
national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or
protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of
TitleVIIof the civil rights act of 1964, the title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as
amended, our University is committed to comply with all government
requirements and ensures non discrimination in its education
programs and activities, including employment.Special Instructions
to ApplicantsDear Applicant,Human Resources will not be held
responsible for redacting any confidential information from the
documents you attach with your application. The confidential
information includes the following:*Date of
Birth*Gender*Ethnicity/RacePlease make sure that you omit this
information prior to submission. We are advising that Human
Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as
per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to
the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting
requirement of three (3) calendar days.If you have any questions,
please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for
detailed contact information.Additional InformationUTRGVis a
distributed location institution and working location is subject to
change based on need.AllUTRGVemployees are required to have a
criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not
be considered.Substitutions to the above requirements must have
prior approval from the Chief Human Resources Officer.Quick
Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/27971Posting Supplemental
QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Keywords: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg , Plumber Foreman, Professions , Edinburg, Texas
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