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Job Title

Islander Housing Plumber

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Housing Maintenance

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

Learn more information here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwQR4HbGJu0) !

PURPOSE

The Islander Housing Plumber, plans and performs preventive maintenance and emergency repairs on plumbing systems. Maintains the inspection of buildings.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Functional Area 1: Plumbing

Percent Effort: 80%

+ Maintains and repairs general plumbing components to include toilets, urinals, faucets, hose bibs, and drains and all other aspects of residential and commercial plumbing systems.

+ Installs, repairs, or replaces domestic hot and cold-water lines.

+ Research catalogs and vendor services for complex and/or customized system retrofits.

+ Operate a TAMUCC vehicle and/or golf cart to navigate to and from worksites.

Functional Area 2: Maintenance

Percent Effort: 15%

+ Determine sources of plumbing malfunctions and complete repairs indicated or according to work orders.

+ Leads troubleshooting efforts and repairs sewer, water, and gas distribution systems.

+ Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.

+ Interprets and applies mechanical and structural blueprints to plan plumbing repairs and modifications.

+ In coordination with management, assigns to and tracks corrective and preventive maintenance tasks given to subordinate plumbers.

Functional Area 3: Other

Percent Effort: 5%

+ Provides sketches and dimensions used by drafters to create plans for subcontractor work.

+ Responds to emergency calls as needed.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

+ High school diploma or GED

+ Six (6) years of trades experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

+ Additional experience/education may be considered as a substitute for the minimum qualifications required:

+ Ten (10) years of full-time experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

+ Associate’s degree with four (4) years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

+ Bachelor’s degree with two (2) years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

+ Possession of a current Texas Plumbing License issued by TSBPE

+ Maintain a valid Driver License.

+ Strong communication skills and ability to interact professionally with residents, staff, and contractors.

+ Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

+ Must be able to stand, walk, climb stairs, and work in cramped or awkward positions for extended periods of time.

+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Estimate jobs, layout and material selection.

+ Interpret plumbing and mechanical system building prints; c) Lead troubleshooting and repair efforts on water, gas. Troubleshoot sewage systems; e) Lead junior technicians in complex repair work.

SALARY: up to $23.83/hourly.

+ $49,556.40/annually, approximately.

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)

From our generous benefits package (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/index.php) and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

Insurance (https://assets.system.tamus.edu/files/benefits/website/BenefitsGuide.pdf)

+ Medical

+ $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).

+ Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:

+ Employee and Spouse

+ Employee and Children

+ Employee and Family coverage

+ Dental & Vision

+ Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

On-campus wellness opportunities (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/wellness-resources.php)

Work Life Solutions:

+ Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources

Tuition Benefits: (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/tuition/index.php)

+ Public Loan Forgiveness

+ Book scholarships

+ 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).

Retirement (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/retirement-programs.php)

+ Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

+ Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Time Off: (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/time-off/index.php)

+ 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.

+ 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.

+ 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.

+ 12-15 paid holidays each year.

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.