Multi-Craft Plumber

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

To provide journey level and/or master Multi-Crafted technical trade skills in the performance of work required for the maintenance, repair, installation, and operation of maintenance work for the residence halls, apartments, and dining facilities.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED.
At least 5 years of experience building construction, mechanical, or utilities trade specified with at least 3 of those years being journey level experience.
Experience with tools and equipment common to the trades specified.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license.
The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence.
If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.
Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).
The successful candidate will be required to successfully complete testing for strength and agility prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

More than five (5) years of journey level plumbing experience
Licensed by the State of Texas as a master or journey level plumber mechanic.
Commercial and residential renovation experience, experience in maintenance and repair of apartments or residential halls.
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to receive, respond, and follow through with written and verbal work related instructions from supervisors, customers, and co-workers.

Responsibilities

Perform Plumbing (primary), Electrical, HVAC, Carpentry skills in the installation, repair, and maintenance of all equipment, mechanical systems and other multi-crafted work in any trade area as assigned.
Analyze computer generated work orders and prioritizes repairs.
Uses troubleshooting and diagnostic techniques to perform work, identify systems and equipment malfunctions and coordinates repairs with other trades as needed.
Inspect and evaluate work as needed to meet standards.
Charge out all material and account for all inventory used.
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
Communicate with supervisor, staff, and students residents regarding needed repairs and work order status.
Follow through with written and oral instructions, from supervisor.
Complete and submit paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
Sign off completed work orders, provide status updates for work orders, perform preventive maintenance documentation and provide accurate information for parts requested.
Charge out all material and account for all inventory used.
Return all unused inventory into system.
Perform inventory of all inventory items as required.
Participate and is involved with safety on the job and in the shop.
Assist other co-workers with safety related events when necessary.
Report any and all unsafe acts or safety related concerns to safety rep, supervisor and/or Safety Specialist.
Promote and train on lock out/tag out program.
Promotes professional development of self and all staff to improve knowledge and work skills through ongoing training and workshops, including monthly safety training.
Carry a UT cell phone and be on the on-call rotation and respond to emergencies as requested.
Perform and respond to emergency repairs 24/7 and facilitate completion as needed.
Work weekends and overtime as determined by the supervisor.
Drive a UT vehicle to work site, transporting equipment and supplies as needed to perform routine and preventive maintenance, and/or repairs.