Journey Plumber
Company
University of Houston
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
2 days ago
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Job Description
Department : Facilities Operations for SS
Salary : Commensurate with Experience/Education
Description :
Installs, repairs and maintains water lines, storm drainage, and gas lines. Pursuant to the State of Texas Executive Order No. GA-48, this position researches, works on, or has access to critical infrastructure and requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the University infrastructure. This position requires personnel be routinely reviewed to determine whether or not criminal history or continuous connections for the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the employee from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.
1. Inspects installs, perform preventive maintenance and repairs or modification to plumbing fixtures, plumbing lines, and acid waste lines.
2. Perform tests and repairs, or modifications to gas lines and backflow preventers.
3. Supervise and/or coordinates work efforts with outside contractors.
4. Work with sprinkler (non-fire suppression) and/or irrigation systems.
5. Perform plumbing maintenance work in UH managed buildings, repair pipes, fixtures and open clogged drains.
6. Install & repairs plumbing fixtures, including water heaters; install new plumbing.
7. Assembles, install and repairs pipes, values, fitting & fixtures of heating/cooling, water, gas and drainage systems according to specification and plumbing codes.
8. Clean out sewer lines with electric sewer rodding equipment and high-pressure jet-machines.
9. Interprets building plans and blueprints.
10. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
(THIS JOB REQUIRES A VALID TEXAS DRIVER'S LICENSE)
MQ: Requires a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and simple mathematical functions like percentages, ratios, etc. as might normally be acquired through attainment of a high school diploma or GED.
Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience. Requires technical certification or licensing directly related to the job, as specified on a job description addendum.
- Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.
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.
Salary : Commensurate with Experience/Education
Description :
Installs, repairs and maintains water lines, storm drainage, and gas lines. Pursuant to the State of Texas Executive Order No. GA-48, this position researches, works on, or has access to critical infrastructure and requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the University infrastructure. This position requires personnel be routinely reviewed to determine whether or not criminal history or continuous connections for the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the employee from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.
1. Inspects installs, perform preventive maintenance and repairs or modification to plumbing fixtures, plumbing lines, and acid waste lines.
2. Perform tests and repairs, or modifications to gas lines and backflow preventers.
3. Supervise and/or coordinates work efforts with outside contractors.
4. Work with sprinkler (non-fire suppression) and/or irrigation systems.
5. Perform plumbing maintenance work in UH managed buildings, repair pipes, fixtures and open clogged drains.
6. Install & repairs plumbing fixtures, including water heaters; install new plumbing.
7. Assembles, install and repairs pipes, values, fitting & fixtures of heating/cooling, water, gas and drainage systems according to specification and plumbing codes.
8. Clean out sewer lines with electric sewer rodding equipment and high-pressure jet-machines.
9. Interprets building plans and blueprints.
10. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
(THIS JOB REQUIRES A VALID TEXAS DRIVER'S LICENSE)
MQ: Requires a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and simple mathematical functions like percentages, ratios, etc. as might normally be acquired through attainment of a high school diploma or GED.
Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience. Requires technical certification or licensing directly related to the job, as specified on a job description addendum.
- Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.
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.
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Quick answers about Packing Jobs
What is the minimum wage for Packing Jobs in the United States?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the minimum wage for packing jobs in the United States is $7.25 per hour as of 2026. Non-exempt packing workers must receive overtime compensation at 1.5 times their regular rate for all hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
What are the required working hours, overtime rules, and leave benefits for packing jobs in the United States?
The Fair Labor Standards Act mandates a 40-hour workweek for packing jobs, with mandatory overtime pay after 40 hours as of 2026. Eligible employees receive up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act after completing 12 months of service with their employer.
What tax withholdings apply to packing job wages in the United States?
Packing job employees must have 6.2 percent Social Security tax and 1.45 percent Medicare tax withheld from wages under FICA as of 2026. Employers also withhold federal income tax based on IRS Publication 15 tables, with an additional 0.9 percent Medicare surtax applying to wages over $200,000 for single filers.
What visa or work permit requirements apply to non-citizens seeking packing jobs in the United States?
Non-citizens must obtain employment authorization through USCIS before starting packing jobs, typically via H-2B temporary non-agricultural worker visas with a 2026 annual cap of 66,000. Employers must file Form I-129 and demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available.
