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Plumbing Specialist

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number 20113043
Position Title Plumbing Specialist
FTE 1.00
Position Type Staff
Department Associate VP Facilities Management
Position Summary Information

Job Summary/Basic Function
About This Role:

Responsibilities include servicing, troubleshooting, and repairing water, sewer, or gas distribution lines. The candidate will be required to repair, replace, and maintain valves, fixtures, backflow prevention devices, and other associated equipment. Employees are reminded that they represent both the department and the university and are expected to maintain a clean, neat, and professional appearance while on duty. The candidate will routinely work with other crafts and will be required to monitor contracted work and provide training to subordinate employees. This position is considered essential, and employees will be required to work as scheduled when University offices are closed due to emergencies or natural disasters. These specialists work under the direct supervision of the Utilities Manager, in the Facilities Maintenance department.

What You’ll Do – Position Responsibilities:

  • Installing, maintaining, and repairing plumbing systems, including pipes, fixtures, and fittings throughout the campus. Keeping accurate records of work performed while maintaining inventory of plumbing supplies and ordering necessary materials.
  • Diagnosing and repairing issues with plumbing systems, such as leaks, clogs, and faulty components.
  • Ensuring all work complies with building codes, safety regulations, and industry standards.
  • Provide excellent customer service by communicating effectively with staff, faculty, and students.


Key Competencies:

  • Knowledgeable in repairing and servicing plumbing systems and associated fixtures and fittings.
  • Understanding of municipal water, sanitary sewage, and gas distribution lines to diagnose and repair related utilities.
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and email applications.
  • Experience with a computerized maintenance management system.
  • Demonstrate the highest level of performance and provide exemplary customer service to staff, faculty, and students.

Physical Requirements:

Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work. Some combination of climbing and balancing, including climbing ladders, stooping, kneeling, crawling, working at heights, and working in confined spaces. May involve the lifting of moderately heavy objects, up to 45 pounds. Requires a full range of physical motion to operate manual/electrically powered tools.

Job Conditions:

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, weather, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, machinery, vibrations, traffic hazards, or toxic agents.

Who We Are:

Home to more than 17,000 students, Lamar University is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 120-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University strives to educate leaders, demonstrate excellence in student learning and career readiness, and pursue research with relevance.   

Lamar University is committed to fostering an environment of teamwork where all students, faculty, and staff can learn, work, and become a part of our community. 
 

Benefits: 

  • Health, dental & vision insurance  
  • Life insurance 
  • State of Texas Retirement plans 
  • Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents. 
  • Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.    
To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Benefits – Lamar University  
Minimum Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • 2years of plumbing experience.
  • Valid Texas Drivers License.
EEO Statement

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran's Preference Statement

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Plumbing License and or certification.
  • 5 years of direct plumbing experience.
  • Texas State Journeyman’s license
Security Sensitive Statement
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Salary $41,809 - $54,352
Work Hours
Application Information

Posting Date 03/21/2025
Close Date 06/20/2025
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Are you claiming Veteran's Preference in accordance with Texas Senate Bill 805, Section 657.003? PLEASE READ IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS: To be considered for Veteran's Preference, applicants must complete and email to jobs4vets@lamar.edu a Standard Form 15 located at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf to include the required documents per the instructions on the form. Emails MUST also include position titles and posting numbers for each and every position applied for. APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO EMAIL ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS BEFORE A POSTING CLOSES WILL NOT BE AWARDED VETERAN'S PREFERENCE.
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have a High School diploma or GED?
    • YES
    • NO
  3. * Do you have a valid driver's license?
    • No
    • Yes
  4. * Do you have 2 years of plumbing experience?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Miscellaneous
  2. License