Plumbing Specialist II - Facilities Services - UTK

University of Tennessee • Knoxville, TN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Plumbing Specialist II performs advanced plumbing and heating duties with minimal supervision for University of Tennessee Facilities Services. The role involves operating, maintaining, and repairing campus utility piping and infrastructure, including high-pressure steam, domestic water, gas, sewer, chilled water, and storm sewer systems. The specialist is expected to build knowledge of high-pressure steam operations and related equipment, including large valves, expansion joints, steam traps, pressure-reducing stations, condensate tanks, pumps, heat converters, and steam domestic hot water equipment.

The position includes installing and repairing utility piping and equipment, supporting maintenance and construction teams, performing preventive maintenance, obtaining materials for daily assignments, and reporting work progress and unsafe conditions. The specialist uses facility operations software, follows safety procedures, works effectively in emergencies, and continually develops knowledge of university utility systems and related safety protocols. The job is on-site at the University of Tennessee Knoxville campus.

Requirements

• Vocational or technical training.
• At least five years of plumbing experience, or trade school experience; experience may substitute for trade school education on a year-for-year basis.
• Knowledge of high-pressure steam operations and water systems.
• Ability to perform advanced repairs and installations, including welding skills.
• Understanding of plumbing distribution systems, equipment, controls, and piping, and skill using plumbing-related equipment and tools.
• Ability to perform under extreme pressure in public-contact and internal departmental settings.
• Ability to work in highly technical, sometimes hazardous and hectic environments.
• Ability to solve problems and repair plumbing and piping systems and components, and interact efficiently and responsibly with others.
• Ability to read blueprints and prepare material lists as needed.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Ability to perform physically demanding plumbing and heating tasks.
• Valid driver's license.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring now or in the future employment-based visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced plumbing and heating tasks, including layout, repair, and installation of utility piping systems.
• Work on steam distribution systems, including steam plant condensate return and campus-wide steam distribution.
• Maintain and repair high-pressure steam operations and associated equipment, including valves, expansion joints, steam traps, pressure-reducing stations, condensate tanks, pumps, heat converters, and domestic hot water equipment.
• Operate, install, and repair water systems and related equipment, including valves, water-reducing stations, backflows, VFD pumps, fire hydrants, sewer lift stations, and sewer lines.
• Install and repair chilled water distribution systems.
• Investigate, repair, and install industrial gas-fired water heaters and other gas utility systems.
• Install and repair campus-owned underground utilities, including steam, condensate, domestic water, chilled water, gas, sewer, and storm sewer systems.
• Acquire knowledge of pipe systems, supports, and related equipment for operations and testing.
• Install new equipment and repair existing equipment, including boilers, steam water heaters, storm quality units, water service lines, sewer lines, fire hydrants, geothermal systems, hazardous chemical systems, heat converters, chillers, and water fountains.
• Assist Maintenance & Repair with issues outside their expertise and support Construction with major plumbing or steam jobs and special projects.
• Report job information, ongoing work, and unsafe practices or conditions to supervision and/or the Senior Plumber.
• Obtain materials needed for daily work assignments and perform defined preventive maintenance.
• Learn and use computer-based facility operation software.
• Follow instructions and work effectively in emergency situations.
• Increase knowledge of welding to assist with welding operations and utility systems.
• Continuously learn about university utility systems, building systems, and related safety protocols.

Benefits

• Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and development and training opportunities.
• The university emphasizes work-life balance, compensation, and professional advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed