WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
JOB SUMMARY
UT Southwestern is actively seeking a skilled and reliable Senior Plumber (730AM-4PM, Mon-Fri with On-Call) to join our Hospital Facilities team. We are looking for someone with a minimum of six (6) years as a licensed Master Plumber or eight (8) years as a licensed Journeyman Plumber, installing, repairing, and maintaining plumbing systems in hospital and/or academic research clinical settings; (ASSE) Medical Gas or Backflow Preventer Maintenance certifications highly preferred.
As a Senior Plumber, you will work independently and as part of a team to complete projects on time and within budget; demonstrate strong knowledge of plumbing codes and regulations, excellent problem-solving skills, mentorship skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship and customer service. Work requires minimal supervision to provide advanced journeyman level skills in performance of plumbing work.
Work Location: Dallas Campus; assist other UTSW locations as needed.
Shift Requirement: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM with On-Call; overtime as needed.
***INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE ON UPDATED RESUME WITH APPLICATION SUBMISSION***
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
- Education
High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Experience
6 years plumbing experience with a Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners licensure as a Master Plumber for those years, or
8 years plumbing experience as a Journeyman in a commercial, institution or healthcare setting.
Preferred
- Licenses and Certifications
(ASSE) MEDICAL GAS MAINTENANCE CERT Medical Gas OR Backflow Preventer Maintenance Certifications
JOB DUTIES
- Installs, repairs, and maintains air, gas, sewer, and steam lines and systems.
- Cuts, bends, and threads pipe, fitting valves and couplings to pipe sections by screwing, bolting, or soldering and wipes lead joints.
- Installs pipe assemblies and plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, showers, emergency eye-washes, special laboratory equipment, water heaters, etc., roughing-in when needed.
- Repairs and cleans sewer pipes and clear clogged lines.
- Assists in supervising and inspecting jobs on completion for compliance to work requests. Ensures installations function properly and that work areas are left in proper condition.
- Coordinates workflow of other plumbers and lesser skilled mechanics in the Supervisor's absence.
- May assist in developing plans and specifications on repairs, alterations and construction projects.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
