Journeyman Plumber

### Journeyman Plumber

* 496370 * Full-Time * Closing on: Jul 10 2026 * Facilities Management Department: Facilities Management Salary: $47,731 - $57,277 Description:

Job Summary

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The Journeyman, Plumber performs maintenance repairs, renovations and fabrications of drain, water, vent, natural gas piping systems, and overall plumbing appurtenances.

Duties

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* Maintains, repairs, modifies, and fabricates all drains, water, vents, and all associated equipment and plumbing fixtures * Maintains, repairs, modifies, and fabricates delivery systems to include pumps, piping, tank, toilets, and urinals, and associated support equipment * Maintains, repairs, modifies, and fabricates natural gas piping from meter up to end device * Maintains, repairs, modifies, and fabricates drain/sewage from device to tie for the city and county * Maintains, repairs, modifies, and fabricates irrigation systems from the outlet of the water meter to the inlet of the irrigation control valve * Maintains and repairs PRV valves and appurtenances for tank level controls * Supervises the Plumber Apprentice * Pulls permits as required Marginal Duties -------------------

* Drives university vehicles to sights for scheduled work * Is on call 24 hours a day for all plumbing related incidents * Performs all other duties as assigned Supervisory Responsibilities --------------------------------

Direct Reports

* Full-time or Part-time Employees

Delegation of Work

* Regularly assigns work to subordinate(s)

Supervision Given

* May train and counsel subordinate(s) * May provide feedback to a supervisor regarding other employees' performance but does not make hiring and dismissal recommendations Qualifications ------------------

Required Education

* High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Experience

* Minimum of five (5) years of related job experience

License/Certification

* Must maintain a valid, current driver's license * Active State of Texas Journeyman Plumbing License Preferred Qualifications ----------------------------

* Associate's degree preferred * 10 years or more years experience in commercial Knowledge, Skills and Abilities -----------------------------------

Knowledge

* Knowledge of the commonly used tools in the plumbing trade

Skills

• Basic computer skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Completed formal apprenticeship training and time required to obtain a "State of Texas Journeyman Plumbing License", Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners

Abilities

* Ability to identify measures or indicators of system performance and the actions required for improvement or to make repairs * Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community * Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure Work Location and Physical Demands --------------------------------------

Primary Work Location

* Work is performed in an inside and outside environment

Physical Demands

• Requires maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, or walking for prolonged periods of time, as well as for bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, jumping and climbing. Must have precise hand-eye coordination, good spatial awareness, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors
• Individual has moderate exposure to physical risks, including exposure to vibration, hazardous traffic conditions, a risk of electric shock, fumes, airborne particles, or oil
• May work in a confined space, in high dangerous places, near moving mechanical parts, in inclement weather conditions, or in extreme temperatures
• May have frequent exposure to potentially hazardous bodily fluids, and occasional exposure to potentially hazardous or cancer-causing agents or chemicals
• May be required to carry, push, pull, drag, or hold medium to heavy weight objects of up to 100lbs
• Works overtime regularly

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.