Plumbing Specialist I - Facilities Services - UTK

Plumbing Specialist I - Facilities Services - UTK University of Tennessee - Knoxville - 4.1 Knoxville, TN Job Details Full-time Estimated: $39K - $51.4K a year 13 hours ago Qualifications Mid-level 3 years High school diploma or GED Driver's License Supervising experience Plumbing Welding Full Job Description This position will be responsible for performing work on steam distribution from steam plant condensate returns back to the steam plant throughout all buildings on campus. This position is also responsible for campus owned domestic water, natural gas and chilled water distribution, and sewer and storm water collection. Oher important duties for this position include the ability to learn and have knowledge of high-pressure steam operations including operation and repair of up to 16" valves, expansion joints, steam traps, steam pressure reducing stations, condensate tanks and pumps, heat converters and steam domestic hot water equipment. This person will also work on water systems including operations installation and repair of up to 12" valves, water reducing stations, backflows, VFD pumps for increasing pressure, fire hydrants, sewer lift stations, and sewer line repair and performs necessary work on gas utility including investigating, repairing and installing industrial gas fired water heaters. Perform in the installation and repair of all campus owned underground utilities including high pressure steam distribution, low pressure steam for building heat, condensate and domestic water, chilled water for cooling, gas, sewer, and storm sewers. Acquire a deeper understanding of pipe systems, supports, and related equipment for operations and testing. Increase knowledge for system operation, assessment, diagnosis, repair, and replacement of all piping systems according to specifications. Obtain a knowledge of welding to better assist welding operation and utility systems as a whole. Learn the University's utility systems and structure as well as internal and external building systems. Follow instructions as given and be equipped to work in emergency situations. Perform the installation of new equipment and repair of existing equipment on campus including gas fire domestic water boilers, gas fired water heaters, steam water heaters, storm quality units, water service lines, sewer lines, fire hydrants, Geothermal systems, hazardous chemical systems, heat converters for building heat, building heat water pumps, chillers, chiller piping, water fountains and bottle fillers. Assist other Facilities Services units with issues outside of their expertise. Reports job information to supervision and/or Senior Plumber over on-going work. Report any unsafe practices or conditions and makes corrections as directed. Acquire materials needed for day-to-day work assignments. Perform Preventive Maintenance (PM) on piping and steam equipment as defined by campus standards Required Qualifications Education: High school diploma or GED Experience: Minimum of three (3) years in plumbing or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience. Experience may be substituted for Education on a year-to-year basis. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Knowledge of plumbing distribution systems and equipment, controls, piping, skills in use of all equipment and tools relating to plumbing areas of work. Requires the ability to perform under extreme pressure in both a public contact and internal departmental capacity. Ability to perform duties in a highly technical and sometimes hazardous and hectic environment. Ability to solve problems and repair plumbing and piping systems and components and interact with others in an efficient and responsible manner. Skills in Reading blueprints and developing a material list as needed. Other Conditions: Valid Driver's license Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment visa status. Work Location University of Tennessee - Knoxville, TN Campus This is an on-site position Compensation and Benefits UT market range: MR07 About The College/Department/Division UT Facilities Services is responsible for the care and keeping of more than 300 facilities and utilities systems in and around Knoxville. As the University of Tennessee Knoxville's largest non-academic department, team members are responsible for facilities maintenance and repair, custodial needs, landscaping and lawncare, utility work, in-house and capital construction projects, facilities planning and design, environmental initiatives, pest control, campus event services, and facilities administration functions for both the flagship campus and the agricultural institute. The Facilities Services staff provides around-the-clock coverage to ensure students, staff, faculty, and fans have a consistent and positive experience every time they step foot on Rocky Top. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employeesthe Volunteerswho uphold the university's tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service. UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee's flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. 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