About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

UNT Health Operations supports the organization’s mission by providing the infrastructure, services, safety, and operational resources needed to maintain a safe, efficient, and well-functioning environment for employees, students, patients, and visitors.

Position Overview

The Facilities Department at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is seeking to hire a plumbing foreman to join our team. This position is responsible for supervising or performing the installation ,maintenance, and repair of all plumbing systems: including deionized water, reverse osmosis water, lab waste, natural gas, vacuum, domestic water, storm drain, and sanitary sewer systems in accordance with plumbing code and laws observed by Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. Facilities Management Services is dedicated to providing services to the Health Science Center by maintaining an environment that is conducive to learning, teaching, and research.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Commercial construction and repair, drain cleaning, soldering and brazing, material takeoffs, isometric drawings, medical gas knowledge, backflow prevention and testing knowledge, and various system testing procedures.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Texas Master or Journeyman Plumbing License (with appropriate experience).

Job Duties

• Material procurement/expense reports.
• New construction plumbing projects.
• Routine, investigative, and emergency service calls.
• Retrofit plumbing projects.
• Oversee outside contractors in scope and installation of plumbing projects.
• Blueprint/specification reviews.
• Adheres to work rules and policies and maintains records.
• Job estimates.
• Assigns and supervises the activities of plumbers.
• Assists in layout, fabrication, and assembly of plumbing work as required.
• Be available for after hours emergency.
• Coordinate with other trades during construction or repair projects.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 50 pounds.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 100 pounds or more.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
• Operating machinery and/or power tools.
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards

• Elevated temperatures.
• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts or vibration.
• Low temperatures.
• Noisy environments.
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Small and/or enclosed spaces.
• Work with toxic or caustic chemicals.

Work Schedule

8:00am-5:00pm

Driving University Vehicle

Yes

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.