Primary Location :

3452 Spur 399, McKinney, Texas, 75069

We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Job Summary :

Perform apprentice-level work in maintaining, repairing, and installing plumbing systems that transport water, natural gas, sewer, and drain water, and related equipment and distribution systems.

Work under the on-site supervision of a journeyman or master plumber with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Required Qualifications :

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain repairs, modify, install, and replace the building laboratory, and other miscellaneous plumbing systems.
• Use common piping materials such as copper, brass, black steel pipe, galvanized iron, cast iron, polyvinyl chloride, chlorinated polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene, etc.
• 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, and natural gas with 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 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.
• 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 Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform all duties to maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures, and Core Values.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of computerized systems
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to adhere to safety rules and regulations
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals and blueprints related to trade
• Ability to write reports summarizing work activities

Physical 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 an equivalency certificate.

Two (2) years of experience as an apprentice plumber is required.

Licenses and Certifications

Licensed as an Apprentice Level Plumber from the State of Texas Board of Plumbing Examiners. The license must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Valid Texas Driver’s 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 responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may change with business needs.

Collin College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made by Collin College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Required & Preferred Qualifications (if applicable) :

This job posting is for five (5) total Plumbers across three zones : McKinney, Frisco, or Plano.

The compensation hiring range for this position is between $42,097 - $50,516.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.

Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt / non-exempt) is designated by position.

The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.

This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

Compensation Type : Salary

Salary

Employment Type : Full time

Full time

Salary Minimum

$42,097.00

Compensation is determined based on experience

Deadline

Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.

Last updated : 2024-06-10