Plumber

Posting Details

Posting Details


Instructions to applicants


PLEASE NOTE: All applications should contain complete job history entries, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes and curriculum vitae do not take the place of this required information.

Job Title
Plumber


Location
Alpine


Department
Building Maintenance


Job No.
999655


Posting Date
10/06/2026


End Date

Until Filled
No


Appointment Date

Salary
$35,156 - $41,987 annual salary


Required

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Journeyman level and five years of experience in the plumbing field.
• Current driver's license and driving record acceptable to the University must be maintained as a condition of employment.

Any qualifications to be considered in lieu of stated minimums require the prior approval of the Human Resources Director

Preferred

• Journeyman level and five years of experience in the plumbing field.

Primary Responsibilities

Job Summary: Position responsible for the installation, modification and repair of University plumbing and related systems, equipment and fixtures.


Essential Job Functions:

1. Assists with plans, lay outs, and participates in and supervise plumbing work on job sites and in the shop.
2. Estimates job labor and material costs, maintains records, requisitions materials, supplies and equipment.
3. Must practice proper safety procedures, use personal protective devices and attend frequent safety and job training sessions.

Key Competencies:(Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Able to work independently of close supervision. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, rough plans, sketches, drawings and broken parts. Knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, tools and equipment of the plumbing trade.

Physical Requirements:
Must be able to climb ladders and stairs; long periods of standing may be required. The role demands frequent use of hands and fingers to operate equipment. Visual acuity is essential for reading and interpreting blueprints, rough plans, sketches, and drawings. Clear verbal communication skills are necessary for interacting with colleagues and employees. After hours and weekend "on-call" availability required.

Working Conditions:
This position performs duties in tight or small places.

Expectation of Quality:
Employee will support the mission of Sul Ross State University by providing high-quality, professional services, timely responses, and solutions to customer requests.

Security Sensitive: This position is classified as Security-Sensitive and is thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094, which authorize employers to obtain and review criminal history record information for applicants.

Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times.

Any qualifications to be considered in lieu of stated minimums require the prior approval of the Human Resources Director.

Other Information


Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at

The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io or emailing View email address on click.appcast.io

About SRSU


Our campuses span a fascinating part of Texas-Alpine, in the heart of the beautiful Big Bend area, and Del Rio, Eagle Pass and Uvalde along the vibrant, bicultural Texas/Mexico border.

What you've heard is true - there is something very special about the areas we serve in our great State, and Sul Ross State University is vital to the continued growth and progress of our students and the communities we serve.

Sul Ross State provides students with the education they need to translate their passions into a fulfilling career. This life-changing experience has a multi-generational impact, transforming the lives of our students, their families and positively impacting the communities in which they reside. We value learning and strive to provide high quality education in a welcoming, supportive environment. We take pride in the fact that we serve a diverse population including many first-generation college students as well as non-traditional students, international students, student-athletes and graduate students.

From teaching, coaching and law enforcement, to science, ranch management and the Fine Arts, SRSU offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Known as the Frontier University of Texas, Sul Ross encourages each student to explore their own frontiers and to exceed their educational, personal and professional goals.

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