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[Department:[ Residence Life Maintenance [Full time [Open until filled: Yes [Requisition: 202400181S

**[Educational and Experience Requirement: [High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent. Minimum of four years journeyperson level plumber experience or in a related field. Must be licensed as a Journey level plumber by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or must meet the requirements to obtain a license immediately upon hiring. Additional education may be considered in lieu of experience.

**[Nature and Purpose of Position: [Performs complex journeyperson level plumbing skills and occasionally assumes lead person responsibilities.

**[Primary Responsibilities: [Responsible for complex tasks in existing and new construction of various plumbing systems, such as: water, sewage, drainage, air, gas and sewer lines, and systems. Performs related duties such as: installs plumbing, traps wash bowls, fittings, drains, special laboratory sinks, drain tables, and experimental tables. Repairs, replaces, and maintains valves, faucets, traps, sinks, wash bowls, sewers, and lead joints. Connects and maintains hot water units, gas heaters, and furnaces. Checks for safety and unstops clogged lines. May assist with estimates of time and materials required for a job. Performs other related duties as assigned.

**[Other Specifications: [Ability to use the tools, equipment, and machines of the plumbing trade. Requires accuracy in all phases of work performed. Exposure to dampness, dust, dirt, and grime. Tasks at times require working in narrow quarters in trenches, under buildings, and indoors or outdoors with exposure to weather. Requires thorough knowledge of all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations governing the plumbing trade. Skills to operate backhoe for the purpose of repairing, replacing, or installing underground sewer/water lines would be helpful.

[Uniforms and identification badges are provided by the University according to departmental policy. Must wear required uniforms and display badge. May work hours other than 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday as scheduled, or when called out by emergency.

[Position requires driving and operating a university vehicle, therefore, a valid Texas driver license and driving record acceptable to the Universitys insurance carrier is required. Must be able to be On Call for emergencies after hours on a rotational basis.

[Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an at will employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.

[Physical Address: [Human Resources Department [1831 University Ave, John W. Thomason Bldg. Suite 202 [P.O. Box 2356 [Huntsville, TX 77341-2356 [SHSU Employment Office: (936) 294-1070]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}