Plumber

Title: Plumber Department: DT Physical Plant Campus Location: Northeast Campus Employee Classification: POP - Plant Operations Position Type: FT - Regular Grant Funded: No Compensation Details: Starting Pay - $55,700 Work Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 4:00pm Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remote work Job Summary The role is responsible for assembling, installing, and repairing pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Studies building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installations Inspects structure to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of structure resulting from installation of pipe Locates and marks position of pipe and pipe connections and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors Cuts openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings Cuts and threads pipe Bends pipe to required angle by use of pipe bending machine or by placing pipe over block and bending it by hand Assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings, and pipes composed of metals, such as iron, steel, brass, and lead, and nonmetals, such as glass, vitrified clay and plastic Joins pipes by use of screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent and caulks joints Fills pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gauges to determine whether system is leaking Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures such as sinks, water closets, bathtubs, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwashers and water softeners Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending burst pipes and opening clogged drains Service Excellence Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC) Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College Supervision Works under the general supervision of the assigned department leadership *Performs Other Related Tasks as Required The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Required Minimum Qualifications High School diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and five (5) years' working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements, or any equivalent combination of education and work‑related experience Current Journeyman Plumber License Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record Preferred Qualifications Current Master Plumber License Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships Skilled using computerized applications and enterprise systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast‑paced environment where the demands for work are varied, and unpredictable in scope and volume Ability to analyze data and provide sound recommendations based on policy, procedure, practice, and existing regulations Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Accommodation/EEO Statement Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr