Plumbing Specialist II (SR) - Facilities Services - UTK
About The Position
The Senior Plumbing Specialist II performs advanced plumbing installation, welding, and repair work with minimal supervision. The position supports the Plumbing Foreman in managing campus plumbing, sewer, storm sewer, gas, and steam infrastructure, helping ensure utility pipelines are safely and reliably distributed and discharged. The role provides technical guidance, mentors crew members, and leads work assignments. It also involves studying blueprints, planning work, and coordinating project materials. This is an on-site position at the University of Tennessee Knoxville campus. The position includes a rotating on-call assignment: one week per month, with 24/7 availability during that week. Work may involve exposure to various environmental conditions and physically demanding plumbing installation and maintenance tasks.
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 areas of work.
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and perform under extreme pressure in public-contact and internal departmental settings.
- Ability to lead employees in a highly technical, sometimes hazardous and 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.
- Ability to perform physically demanding plumbing installation and maintenance tasks.
- Maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Must be legally authorized to work full time in the United States without needing employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.
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 the layout, pipe fitting, construction, installation, modification, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems.
- Assist with maintenance and repair of the University’s plumbing, sewer, storm sewer, gas, and steam infrastructure facilities.
- Study blueprints, prepare material take-off lists, and plan construction, installation, maintenance, and repair work.
- Monitor major renovations and underground construction modifications to help ensure projects are completed on time.
- Obtain and manage materials for day-to-day work assignments.
- Report work information to supervisors, including progress updates, repairs, deficiencies, and needed materials.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
