Plumbing Lead

Posting Details

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Position Information

Position Title Plumbing Lead

Job Description

Responsible for the overall operation and maintenance of the campus plumbing systems and for providing technical assistance/guidance to other Plumber(s).

Essential Functions (Responsibilities):* Maintains university owned underground domestic water piping.

• Maintains university owned underground sanitary and storm sewer piping.
  
• Locates university owned underground utilities.
  
• Maintains above ground domestic water systems.
  
• Maintains above ground sanitary and storm sewer piping systems.
  
• Maintains university owned plumbing fixtures.
  
• Monitors and maintains acid neutralization tanks.
  
• Monitors and maintains hydration stations and drinking fountains.
  
• Assists with maintaining university water features.
  
• Maintains university storm water sump pumps.
  
• Maintains sanitary sewage lift pumps.
  
• Maintains domestic hot water heaters and associated runaround pumps and expansion tanks.
  
• Provides technical assistance/guidance to other Plumber(s).
  
• In the absence of the MEP Manager, assists with distributing workload.
  
• Performs related responsibilities as required or assigned.
  

Required Qualifications
Knowledge/Skill/Ability

Basic mathematics skills including adding, subtracting, dividing and multiplying. Proficiency with smart devices such as cell phones and tablets, including the ability to respond to messages and emails and to use apps such as a work order system. Ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment, complete projects by deadlines, and act with a sense of urgency. A collaborative team player, who can coordinate work effectively with employees, team members, and outside vendors. Strong customer service with a can-do attitude and strong interpersonal skills.

Equivalent Education/Experience

High school diploma or GED required. Valid driver’s license required. Current State of Oklahoma plumbing journeyman license required. Previous experience in a facilities management, multi-campus operation preferred. Previous supervisory or lead experience preferred.

Note: The essential job functions and associated qualifications contained in this document describe the general nature and level of the work performed. They are not intended to represent an exhaustive listing or be inclusive of all aspects of the job. The tasks and procedures involved in the performance of the essential job functions may vary from day-to-day. Major changes in areas of responsibility may occur, as directed by management, and will require revision of this job description.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in a facilities management environment preferred.

Physical Demands

Work requires ability to perform physically demanding tasks such as exposure to disagreeable odors and environmental conditions; lifting (up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds occasionally); frequent bending, pushing and pulling; occasional stooping; frequent carrying up to 50 pounds; and occasional lifting overhead up to 50 pounds. Work also requires the ability to see/read and to hear and speak in order to receive and convey instructions. This position may be required to work overtime, nights, weekends or holidays in order to fulfill essential service requirements such as during inclement weather or other events.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S1101P

Open Date 08/06/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

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EEO Statement

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EEO Statement

Eeo Statement Summary

The University of Tulsa seeks to recruit and retain talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Tulsa is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. The University does not discriminate on the basis of personal status or group characteristic including, but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or marital status. The University of Tulsa is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/ Veteran.