Licensed Journeyman Plumber, Hospital Facilities (M-F, 730AM to 4PM with On-Call)

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

45d • Onsite

About The Position

UT Southwestern is seeking a skilled and dependable Licensed Journeyman Plumber to join our Hospital Facilities team. This position is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining plumbing systems within hospital and academic research/clinical environments. Provides journeyman level skills in performance of plumbing work. We are looking for someone with strong knowledge of plumbing codes, regulations, tools, materials, and trade practices, along with excellent problem-solving and customer service skills. Healthcare or hospital plumbing experience is highly preferred. Candidates must hold a valid, active Journeyman Plumber License issued by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners and be able to work independently and collaboratively to complete projects safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years journeyman level experience as plumber in a commercial, institution or healthcare setting.
• Must have current Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners journeyman's licensure as a Plumber in appropriate level and field of work.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare or hospital plumbing experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs, and maintains piping systems and plumbing fixtures, inspecting connections and other parts for leaks; replaces defective pipe and solders and/or caulks leaks and broken pipes.
• Cuts, bends, and threads pipe, fitting valves and couplings to pipe sections by screwing, bolting, or soldering and wipes lead joints.
• Installs pipe assemblies and plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, showers, emergency eye-washes, special laboratory equipment, water heaters, etc., roughing-in when needed.
• Clears clogged lines.
• Repairs autoclaves and other sterilizing equipment, hot water units, and gas heaters and checks for safe operation.
• Assists in estimating and maintains required time and material records for each job.
• Utilizes PPE and protects job sites from sewer line discharge/spillage.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED