Maintenance Repair Technician

University of Houston System · United States

Department: Facilities Management Salary: $36,294 - $42,645 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checking for leaks and fixtures in disrepair Inspects all water softener systems Demolishes clogged, rusted, and outdated pipes to prepare for the installation of new pipes Makes repairs to damaged pumps Runs and designs new water and waste flow systems as needed for renovation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 Qualifications Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Experience in lieu of education Required Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of related job experience Education in lieu of experience License/Certification: Must maintain a valid, current driver's license Preferred Qualifications State issued Plumbing License preferred 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 Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure 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 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 All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.