Plumbing Specialist II (SR) - Facilities Services - UTK

University of Tennessee • Knoxville, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Plumbing Specialist II performs advanced plumbing installation, welding, and repair work with minimal supervision. The role provides technical guidance and direction to designated personnel, mentors crew members, leads work assignments, and supports the Plumbing Foreman in managing campus plumbing, sewer, storm sewer, gas, and steam infrastructure. The position helps ensure safe and reliable utility pipeline distribution and discharge across campus.

The specialist studies blueprints, plans work, creates material take-off lists, and coordinates materials for construction, installation, maintenance, and repair projects. The role also performs preventive maintenance on plumbing and steam equipment and systems, monitors underground construction renovations and modifications, reports work progress and deficiencies, and addresses unsafe conditions. Work is performed on the University of Tennessee Knoxville campus and may involve exposure to various environmental conditions. The position has rotating 24/7 on-call coverage for one week per month.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Seven years of experience, or trade school and experience; experience may substitute for trade school education on a year-for-year basis.
• Technical knowledge and understanding of plumbing and steam distribution systems, equipment, controls, piping, and related work.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and perform under extreme pressure in public-facing and internal departmental settings.
• Ability to lead employees in a highly technical and sometimes hazardous, hectic environment.
• Ability to solve technical problems involving installation and repair of plumbing and piping systems and components.
• Knowledge and skill in using welding equipment, plumbing equipment, and power tools.
• Ability to interact with others efficiently and responsibly.
• Ability to read blueprints and determine materials and resources.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to plan and manage projects effectively.
• Ability to perform physically demanding plumbing installation and maintenance tasks.
• Maintain a valid driver's license.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States full-time without a current or future need for employment-based visa sponsorship.
• Work is on campus and may include exposure to various environmental conditions.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation for one week per month.

Responsibilities

• Perform general plumbing and heating duties, including laying out, repairing, and installing plumbing systems.
• Perform and understand welding activities related to plumbing.
• Provide technical guidance and direction to designated personnel and mentor crew members.
• Lead crews in work assignments and assist the Plumbing Foreman with layout, pipe fitting, construction, installation, modification, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems.
• Assist with maintenance and repair of University plumbing, sewer, storm sewer, gas, and steam infrastructure facilities.
• Study blueprints, create material take-off lists, and plan construction, installation, maintenance, and repair projects.
• Monitor major renovations and modifications of underground construction to help ensure timely project completion.
• Obtain and manage materials for day-to-day work assignments.
• Report ongoing work, repairs, deficiencies, and material needs to supervision.
• Report and correct unsafe practices or conditions.
• Investigate technical problems and determine appropriate solutions.
• Perform preventive maintenance on plumbing and steam equipment and systems.
• Assist other campus shops and departments as directed to support customer satisfaction.
• Provide rotating 24/7 on-call coverage for one week per month.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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