Plumber Journeyman

Primary Location : 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, Texas, 75074We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.Job Summary : Perform journey-level work in maintaining, repairing and installing plumbing systems that transport water, steam, natural and laboratory gasses, sewer, storm and drain water, chilled water, vacuum systems and related equipment and distribution systems.Required Qualifications : Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesInspect, maintain repairs, modify, install, and replace building, laboratory, and other miscellaneous plumbing systems.Uses common piping materials such as copper, brass, black steel pipe, galvanized iron, cast iron, polyvinyl chloride, chlorinated polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene, etc.Drive college-owned vehicles to job sites will be required for this and most other functions.Locate and repair leaks in common and specialty piping systems conveying various fluids and gases, including but not limited to domestic water, reclaimed water, wastewater, steam, laboratory gases, natural gas, and refrigerants. Various pipe sizes to 10 inches in diameter and pressures ranging up to 150 pounds per square inch.Perform preventive maintenance on building, laboratory and specialty plumbing systems and system components including pumps and controls.Utilize instruments such as ultrasonic, temperature sensing, pressure and flow gauges. Includes working on electronic and pneumatic actuated valves, as well as replacing backflow prevention assemblies, and safety eye washes and showers.Clear drain blockages.Remove and replace lavatory fixtures.Assist other technicians as needed in the accomplishment of shop goals related to key performance indicators.Participate in the On-Call program.Provide timely and courteous customer service, keep supervisors up to date on daily work order status to ensure clear, concise and necessary communication channels are maintained and customer expectations are met.Inspect completed work for conformance with specifications, requirements, and compliance with applicable building and safety codes and regulations.Read blueprints, work from specifications, and follow instructions, both written and oral.Maintain compliance with national, state and local codes.Supplemental FunctionsPerform other duties as assigned.Perform all duties to maintain all standards in accordance with College policies, procedures, and core values.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesWorking knowledge of computerized systemsDemonstrated excellent communication skillsDemonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instructionsDemonstrated ability to adhere to safety rules and regulationsAbility to read and understand technical manuals and blueprints related to tradeAbility to write reports summarizing work activitiesPhysical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects. Positions in this class typically include talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching, plus climbing and balancing. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting and intense noises. In addition, incumbents may be subjected to gases and workspace restrictions. Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and / or hazards. Occasional outside work. Frequent physical effort required.Requirements High school diploma or GED and three (3) years of experience as a journeyman plumber required.Licenses and Certificatio s Licensed as a Journey Level Plumber from the State of Texas Board of Plumbing Examiners or able to achieve this level of licensure within 180 days. License must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.Valid Texas Drivers License

• and insurability with the college's insurance carrier.Individuals hired for this position may be required to drive a company vehicle. A Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) will be run in conjunction with the background check during the contingent offer stage and annually / bi-annually for the duration of employment at Collin College. Candidates who fail the original background / MVR report or subsequent MVR reports may not be hired and / or terminated based on the results of the report.This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibil