Plumber
Location: Trinity University Campus · Type: Full time · Posted:
2026-08-10 · Reference: JR101631
Job Family Group:
Staff
Department/Office:
Assistant Director for Buildings & Grounds
Time Type:
Full time
Compensation:
$21.33-$26.66
Please note, starting salaries are based on factors including internal
equity, relevant experience, and education.
Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt
Job Description:
Performs skilled work in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting,
repair, and optimization of residential and commercial plumbing systems and
associated building systems to support safe, reliable, and efficient facility
operations. Supports regulatory compliance through backflow prevention
testing, certification, program administration, and effective use of work
management systems.
JOB DUTIES
Performs installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair
of residential and commercial plumbing systems including domestic water
systems, sanitary sewer systems, storm drainage systems, piping systems,
fixtures, valves, pumps, and related plumbing equipment.
Performs preventive and predictive maintenance activities on plumbing
systems and equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendations,
maintenance plans, and departmental standards.
Performs testing, inspection, certification, maintenance, and repair of
backflow prevention devices and supports the administration of the
University's backflow prevention program, including regulatory reporting
and compliance activities.
Troubleshoots and supports plumbing-related controls, pumps, sensors,
monitoring systems, and associated building systems to maintain safe and
reliable operation.
Documents work performed, labor, materials, asset information, inspection
records, and testing and certification activities within the work
management/CMMS system; assists with identifying recurring issues,
supporting regulatory compliance, recommending corrective actions, and
planning or identifying material requirements for assigned work
activities.
Provides customer service and emergency response support, complies with
applicable safety procedures and regulatory requirements, and participates
in an on-call rotation as assigned.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
Cooperates and collaborates with other employees in the spirit of teamwork
and collegiality to support safe, reliable, and customer-focused facility
operations.
Supports departmental initiatives related to facility asset management,
continuous improvement, and service quality.
Assists in training and providing guidance to lower-level employees and
shares technical knowledge with team members as appropriate.
Supports the administration and continuous improvement of plumbing-related
compliance programs and asset records, as assigned.
Maintains compliance with University policies, safety procedures, and
applicable regulatory requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
Required:
High School Diploma or GED.
Preferred:
Completion of a vocational training program, technical certification program,
apprenticeship, or equivalent formal training in plumbing, mechanical systems,
or a related field.
EXPERIENCE
Required:
Five years of progressively responsible experience in the installation,
maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of residential and/or commercial
plumbing systems.
Experience with plumbing systems including domestic water systems,
sanitary sewer systems, storm drainage systems, piping systems, fixtures,
valves, pumps, and related plumbing equipment.
Experience performing testing, inspection, maintenance, and repair of
backflow prevention devices.
Preferred:
Experience with commercial plumbing systems in an institutional, higher
education, healthcare, or large campus environment.
Experience administering or supporting a backflow prevention or cross-
connection control program.
Experience using computerized work management/CMMS systems to document
work activities and maintain records.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Required:
Knowledge of residential and commercial plumbing systems including
domestic water systems, sanitary sewer systems, storm drainage systems,
piping systems, fixtures, valves, pumps, and associated mechanical
components.
Skill in troubleshooting, diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing plumbing
systems and equipment.
Knowledge of applicable plumbing codes, cross-connection control
principles, and backflow prevention devices and testing requirements.
Ability to perform testing, inspection, maintenance, and certification
activities for backflow prevention devices.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical manuals,
and plumbing system drawings.
Ability to follow applicable safety procedures including lockout/tagout,
PPE requirements, and safe work practices.
Ability to use a computerized work management/CMMS system to document work
activities and maintain records.
Ability to communicate effectively and provide quality customer service
while working independently and as part of a team.
Preferred:
Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and adapt to changing
operational needs.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Required:
Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License and maintain a driving record
acceptable to the University.
Must possess a current Texas Journeyman Plumber or Master Plumber license.
Must possess or obtain within six months of hire a Texas Backflow
Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT) license/certification.
Preferred:
Texas Master Plumber license.
Specialized training or certifications related to plumbing systems, cross-
connection control, pumps, water systems, or related building systems.
Training or certifications related to computerized work management/CMMS
systems.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
All jobs require a current Criminal Background Check (CBC).
Rotating shift work is required.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and physical examination.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No supervisory responsibility.
May provide guidance to level I employees.
NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS
None
NUMBER OF INDIRECT REPORTS
None
DECISION MAKING
Work where procedures are of varied or diversified nature.
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY
No responsibility for budget, revenues, and/or expenditure authority.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
None
