Plumber-Intermediate

UT San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with intermediate plumbing experience working in academic or institutional settings, where technical precision and adaptability to varied tasks are critical.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with intermediate plumbing experience and a willingness to handle diverse plumbing and sewer tasks
    — “Knowledge of all phases of plumbing and sewer”
  • Individuals who can work independently under general supervision and manage multiple responsibilities
    — “Under general supervision, responsible for providing skilled craftsmanship as a plumber and assisting with all duties related to the assignment.”
  • Professionals with strong customer service and communication skills for interacting with university staff and facilities
    — “Excellent customer service skills.”

Things to consider

  • The role may require work outside standard business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
    — “The role may require nights, weekends and holidays depending on the need.”
  • Candidates must be prepared to perform minor carpentry and cleanup tasks in addition to plumbing duties.
    — “Performs minor carpentry, digging and cleanup duties related to the assignment.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with both residential and commercial plumbing systems on your resume.
    — “Installs pipes, sinks, traps, washbowls, toilet fittings, drains, special laboratory sinks and drain tables.”
  • Showcase your ability to read blueprints and use measuring and testing devices in your application materials.
    — “Knowledgeable in the use of chemicals, diagrams, and the ability to read blue prints.”
  • Emphasize your problem-solving and organizational capabilities in your interview responses.
    — “Strong problem solving, communication and organizational skills.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • installation and repair of plumbing systems
  • customer service
Typical background
plumbing experiencehigh school diploma

Skills & requirements

Required

PlumbingInstallationRepairMaintenance

Preferred

Minor CarpentryBlueprint Reading

Stack & domain

PlumbingInstallationMaintenanceRepairServicingPlumbing SystemsChemicalsDiagramsBlueprintsMeasuring And Testing DevicesHand And Power ToolsBasic MathMechanical AptitudeBasic Computer SkillsCustomer ServiceProblem-solvingCommunicationOrganizationConstruction

About the role

Original posting from UT San Antonio

Under general supervision, responsible for providing skilled craftsmanship as a plumber and assisting with all duties related to the assignment.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 7:45am-4:15pm

The role may require nights, weekends and holidays depending on the need.

Completes assigned tasks to include installation, maintenance, remodeling, repair, and servicing of plumbing systems.Performs plumbing work in the construction, alteration, repair and maintenance of buildings.Installs pipes, sinks, traps, washbowls, toilet fittings, drains, special laboratory sinks and drain tables.Repairs and maintains valves, faucets, traps, sinks and vents.5 Connects hot water heaters, gas heaters, furnaces and tests for safety.Repairs sewer pipes.Unstops clogged lines.Performs minor carpentry, digging and cleanup duties related to the assignment.Performs all other duties as assigned.

Excellent customer service skills.Knowledgeable in the use of chemicals, diagrams, and the ability to read blue prints.Knowledge of all phases of plumbing and sewer.Knowledge of rules and regulations for sanitation requirements.Knowledge and usage of measuring and testing devices, hand and power tools.Basic math abilities, mechanical aptitude and basic computer skills.Strong problem solving, communication and organizational skills.Education

High school diploma or GED is required.

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture. 

Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits. 

Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist. 

Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.

Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.

FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses. 

Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers. 

Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:

Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.

Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.

Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.

Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.

Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

EEO Statement

UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.  It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Source: UT San Antonio careers

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