Plumbing Spec II (SR) - Facilities Services - UTK

The Senior Plumbing Specialist II performs advanced plumbing installation, welding, and repair work with minimal supervision. This role involves providing technical guidance and direction to designated personnel, welding activities, and supporting the Plumbing Foreman in managing campus plumbing, sewer, storm sewer, gas, and steam infrastructure. This position is responsible for ensuring the safe and reliable distribution and discharge of utility pipelines on campus, mentoring crew members, and leading work assignments. This role also involves studying blueprints, planning work, and coordinating materials for projects.

• Perform general plumbing and heating duties, including layout, repair, and installation of various plumbing systems.
• Perform and understand welding activities related to plumbing.
• Provide technical guidance and direction to designated personnel and mentor crew members.
• Lead crews in work assignments and assist the Plumbing Foreman in the layout, pipe fitting, construction, installation, modification, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems.
• Assist in the maintenance and repair of the University’s plumbing, sewer, storm sewer, gas, and steam infrastructure facilities.
• Study blueprints, create material take-off lists, and plan work for construction, installation, maintenance, and repair projects.
• Monitor major renovations and modifications of underground construction, ensuring timely completion of projects.
• Obtain and manage materials needed for day-to-day work assignments.
• Report job information to supervision, including updates on ongoing work, repairs, deficiencies, and materials needed.
• Report and correct any unsafe practices or conditions.
• Investigate technical problems and determine appropriate solutions.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) on plumbing and steam equipment and systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Assist other shops and departments on campus as directed to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED
• Experience: Seven (7) years’ experience or trade school and experience.  (Experience may substitute for trade school education on a year-for-year basis.)
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 
  • Technical knowledge and understanding of plumbing and steam distribution systems and equipment, controls, piping, equipment and related areas of work. 
  • Ability to organize, prioritize and perform under extreme pressure in both a public contact and internal departmental capacity. 
  • Ability to lead a group of fellow employees in the performance of their duties in a highly technical and sometimes hazardous and hectic environment. 
  • Ability to solve technical problems in the installation and repair of plumbing and piping systems and components. 
  • Knowledge and skills in use of all welding equipment, plumbing equipment and power tools. 
  • Ability to interact with others in an efficient and responsible manner. 
  • Ability to read blueprints and determine materials and resources. 
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to plan and manage projects effectively.
  • Ability to perform physically demanding tasks associated with plumbing installation and maintenance.
  • This position involves working on campus and may include exposure to various environmental conditions.

• Other Conditions:

  • Maintain a Valid driver’s license.

  • On call 24/7 status on week a month (on rotation)

  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Work Location

• University of Tennessee – Knoxville, TN Campus
• This is an on-site position

Compensation and Benefits

• UT market range: MR09
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
• Find more information on UT Benefits here

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.