Grounds Utilities Plumber Assistant

Texas A&M•Kingsville, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Grounds Utilities Plumber Assistant, under direction, participates in maintaining, repairing, and replacing minor and major piping of large diameter size on campus water systems, primarily systems pertaining to irrigation and landscape systems. This role involves assisting with the maintenance and repair of University Irrigation systems, constructing new water irrigation systems and infrastructure, and supporting other Irrigation technicians. The assistant will also help inspect backflows, valves, pumps, irrigation controllers, and other irrigation equipment. Additionally, the role may involve assisting with grounds operations such as mowing, cutting, weed eating, tree trimming, blowing, landscape, or haul-off, and supporting University Plumbers with water and sewer pipe repairs and interior restroom fixtures. The position requires reporting broken equipment, inventory needs, and water leaks to the Grounds Manager or Irrigation License Technician, and receiving training on irrigation and plumbing systems and equipment. This role also includes participation in skills development, on-call duties for evenings, weekends, and special events, and acting as a service responder during emergencies, weather, and catastrophic events.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
One year of related experience.
Valid Drivers License

Nice To Haves

Obtain Irrigation License within two years

Responsibilities

Assists in maintaining and repairing University Irrigations systems
Assists in constructing new water irrigation system and infrastructure.
Assists other Irrigation technicians on a daily basis
Assists in the inspection of backflows, valves, pumps, irrigation controllers, and other irrigation equipment.
Assists in grounds operations as needed. Work may include mowing, cutting, weed eating, tree trimming, blowing, landscape or haul off.
Able to assist University Plumbers as needed
Assists in the repair and maintenance of water and sewer pipes and interior restroom fixtures
Completes all task assigned by supervisor.
Reports broken and inoperable equipment to Grounds Manager or Irrigation License Technician.
Reports inventory/supply needs to Grounds Manager or Irrigation License Technician.
Monitors and reports water leaks to Grounds Manager or Irrigation License Technician.
Receives training with Irrigation systems and equipment
Receives training with Plumbing systems and equipment
Participates is skills development
Participates with on-call duties for evenings, weekends and special events.
Acts as service responders during emergency, weather, and catastrophic events.

Benefits

Medical $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value). Up to 83% of premium covered by the university: Employee and Spouse, Employee and Children, Employee and Family coverage
Dental & Vision
Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
On-Campus Wellness Opportunities: TAMUK’s Wellness Program is designed to enrich lives through health and wellness programming that is meaningful and impactful.
Work Life Solutions: Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources
Tuition Benefits: Employee Tuition Assistance Program
Book scholarships
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Retirement: Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), dependent on position
Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
Employee Leave: 8+ hours of vacation per month
8 hours of sick leave per month
8 hours of paid Birthday leave
12-15 paid holidays per year