Plumbing Spec II Facilities Services UTK
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Job Location:
Knoxville, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Plumbing Specialist II performs advanced plumbing and heating duties with minimal supervision including layout repair and installation. This role involves working with various campus-owned utility piping systems including steam water gas and sewer systems. A critical aspect of the role is the ability to learn and gain knowledge in high-pressure steam operations including the operation and repair of valves (up to 16) expansion joints steam traps pressure reducing stations condensate tanks pumps heat converters and steam domestic hot water equipment. The specialist is responsible for the operation maintenance and repair of these high-pressure steam systems domestic water systems gas utilities and other plumbing infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Perform advanced plumbing and heating work including layout installation and repair of utility piping and steam distribution systems.
- Maintain highpressure steam components such as valves steam traps pressurereducing stations pumps and heat converters.
- Operate install and repair water systems including valves backflows VFD pumps fire hydrants lift stations sewer lines and chilled water systems.
- Install and repair gasfired water heaters and support campus utilities including steam condensate domestic water chilled water gas sewer and storm sewer systems.
- Install and repair equipment such as domestic water boilers steam water heaters storm quality units geothermal systems hazardous chemical systems heat converters chillers and water fountains.
- Provide technical support for complex plumbing and steam projects across Facilities Services units.
Communicate work status safety concerns and job information to supervision. - Obtain required materials complete PM tasks and use computerbased facility operations systems.
- Follow all safety procedures respond appropriately in emergencies and participate in ongoing learning related to welding utility systems and University building systems.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Education : High School Diploma or GED
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in plumbing or trade school experience (experience may substitute for trade school education on a year-for-year basis).
- Must be able to understand and interpret Plumbing ADA and gas codes.
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge of high-pressure steam operations and water systems.
Ability to perform advanced repairs and installations including welding skills.
Understanding of plumbing distribution systems and equipment controls piping skills in use of all equipment and tools relating to plumbing areas of work.
Ability to perform under extreme pressure in both a public contact and internal departmental capacity.
Ability to perform duties in a highly technical and sometimes hazardous and hectic environment.
Ability to solve problems and repair plumbing and piping systems and components and interact with others in an efficient and responsible manner.
Ability to read blueprints and make a material list as needed.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to follow detailed instructions.
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks related to plumbing and heating systems.
- Other Conditions:Valid Drivers license
Work Location
- University of Tennessee Knoxville TN Campus
- This is an on-site position
Compensation and Benefits
- UT market range: MR07
- Find more information on the UT Market Range structurehere
- Find more information on UT Benefitshere
About The College/Department/Division
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 Knoxvilles 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.
Key Skills
- Mechanical Design
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About Company
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for ... View more
