Plumbing Specialist I - Facilities Services - UTK

Job Description

The Plumbing Specialist I performs work on steam distribution from steam plant condensate return, back to steam plant, and throughout all buildings on campus. This individual is responsible for campus owned domestic water, natural gas and chilled water distribution, and sewer and storm water collection. This position is responsible for performing necessary work on gas utility, including investigation, repairs, and installing industrial gas fired water heaters.

Responsibilities

• Perform 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
• Increase knowledge of pipe systems, supports, and related equipment for operations and testing as well as for system operation, assessment, diagnosis, repair, and replacement of all piping systems according to specifications
• Perform installation of gas fired domestic water boilers, 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.
• Work alongside other Facilities Services units to complete tasks
• Reports information to supervisor regarding ongoing work and acquires materials needed to complete tasks.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Must be able to understand and interpret Plumbing, ADA and gas codes.

Valid Driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

Basic computer skills

Work Location

Compensation and Benefits

About the Department

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.

About Us

With over 225 years dedicated to education and research, and as one of the 100 largest employers in Tennessee, there is endless potential to discover at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. This advanced academic center comprises 17 degree-granting colleges and schools, 900 programs of study, 547 graduate programs, and is home to over 7,500 employees statewide who support the continued growth of the state's flagship land-grant university. The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, Anthropological Research Facility, Space Institute, and the UT Institute of Public Service are acclaimed entities of the UT system and with nearby affiliate, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Rocky Top is a university on the rise. UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset and with values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovative leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices that attract and retain a diverse community and that support a culture where everyone matters and belongs. Apply today and join the Vol Family for life!

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