Utilities Plumber Assistant

Job Title

Utilities Plumber Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department

Office of Facilities, Planning, Construction, and Safety

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Kingsville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Summary

The Utilities Plumber Assistant, under direction, supervises and participates in maintaining, repairing, and replacing major piping of large diameter size on campus main transmission water systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Receives training and assists in the repair and maintenance of water mains, service lines and sewer lines.

• Assists in constructing water and sewer mains and sewer lines.

• Receives training and assists in the inspection of water, steam and natural gas valve.

• Participates in skill development in the utility's plumber trade.

• May require traveling to various locations to inspect or perform maintenance and repairs.

• Assists other Utilities Plumbers as directed.

• Will participate with on-call duties for evenings, weekends and special events.

• Acts as service responders during emergency, weather, and catastrophic events

• Completes all task assigned by supervisor.

The above represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education - High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience - One year of related experience.

Ability to - Ability to multitask and work independently and cooperatively with others. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.

Licensing / Professional Certification - Valid Driver's License.

Physical Requirements - Ability to lift moderately heavy objects

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervision of Others

This position generally does not supervise employees.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.