University of Houston

Overview

The Journey Plumber position involves installing, repairing, and maintaining water lines, storm drainage, and gas lines while ensuring the security of the University infrastructure. This role requires a valid Texas driver's license and a minimum of three years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs, and maintains water lines, storm drainage, and gas lines.
• Inspects, installs, performs preventive maintenance, and repairs plumbing fixtures and lines.
• Performs tests and repairs or modifications to gas lines and backflow preventers.
• Supervises and/or coordinates work efforts with outside contractors.
• Works with sprinkler and/or irrigation systems.
• Performs plumbing maintenance work in UH managed buildings.
• Repairs pipes, fixtures, and opens clogged drains.
• Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures, including water heaters.
• Assembles, installs, and repairs pipes, valves, fittings, and fixtures according to specifications and plumbing codes.
• Cleans out sewer lines with electric sewer rodding equipment and high-pressure jet-machines.
• Interprets building plans and blueprints.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of three years of directly job-related experience.
• Technical certification or licensing directly related to the job.
• Basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and simple mathematical functions.
• Valid Texas driver's license required.

Additional Information

• Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.
• All positions are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.
• The University of Houston System is an Equal Opportunity Institution.