Grounds Utilities Plumber Assistant
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 those pertaining to irrigation and landscape systems. Texas A&M University–Kingsville (TAMUK) is the oldest institution of higher learning in South Texas and a proud member of the Texas A&M University System. It offers a wide range of academic programs, exceptional learning and residential facilities, conducts impactful research, awards substantial scholarships, and has awarded over 80,000 degrees. TAMUK is recognized for its unwavering commitment to student success, meaningful research, and deep community engagement, offering faculty and staff a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference. The university is located in historic Kingsville, a city of 25,000, 40 miles from Corpus Christi, and near the border with Mexico.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
- One year of related experience
- Valid Drivers License
- 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
- A welcoming campus community
- Opportunities for professional development
- Competitive benefits through the Texas A&M University System
- A rewarding experience of helping students achieve their academic and career goals
- 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
- Employee Tuition Assistance Program
- Book scholarships
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), dependent on position
- Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
