Maintenance Repair Technician at University of Houston - Downtown in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

This position is 100% on campus

Hourly Rate: $17.45/hr. or higher, commensurate with experience and/or education 

JOB SUMMARY

The Maintenance Repair Technician performs maintenance and repairs on piping and plumbing systems throughout the university.

 

DUTIES 

• Maintains, repairs, and installs plumbing and piping systems


• Assists with demolition and renovation projects as needed


• Performs preventative maintenance on assigned buildings, checking for leaks and fixtures in disrepair


• Inspects all water softener systems


• Demolishes clogged, rusted, and outdated pipes to prepare for the installation of new pipes


• Makes repairs to damaged pumps


• Runs and designs new water and waste flow systems as needed for renovation projects


• Installs new water lines as required


• Estimates time and materials needed for projects


• Works on gas lines as required

MARGINAL DUTIES 

• Performs all other duties as assigned

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Direct Reports:

• None

Delegation of Work:

• N/A

Supervision Given:

• N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of plumbing and piping systems

Skills:

• Good general mechanical skills; good technical skills, including proficiency in MS Office


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Abilities:

• Ability to use tools


• Ability to maintain records

WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

Primary Work Location:

• Works in maintenance bay and custodian rooms

Physical Demands:

• Work involves moderate exposure to unpleasant elements, such as adverse weather conditions, extreme temperatures, oils, dirt, dust, fumes, and airborne particles


• Position requires maintaining the physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, or walking for prolonged periods of time, as well as for bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, jumping, climbing, and frequent reaching


• May be required to work in a confined space, in a high, dangerous place, or be exposed to vibration


• May occasionally be exposed to hazardous driving conditions and work near moving mechanical parts


• Work involves regular exposure to potentially hazardous bodily fluids and to potentially hazardous or cancer-causing agents or chemicals


• Must have precise hand-eye coordination, good spatial awareness, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors


• Must have the ability to move items of up to 100lbs


• May be required to drive a forklift


• Must be available to take emergency calls relating to plumbing issues

EEO/AA

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of related job experience

License/Certification:

• Must maintain a valid, current driver's license


• Must have a state-issued Plumbing License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• None

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