Plumbing Technician - Healthcare Projects

KR WOLFE•Orlando, FL

5d•$30 - $32

About The Position

KR Wolfe is seeking a Healthcare Equipment Installation & Service Technician to support the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of sterilization, decontamination, and laboratory equipment in healthcare and pharmaceutical environments. The role works with specialized equipment such as sterilizers, autoclaves, cart washers, decontamination systems, and related utility infrastructure. It is a travel-based position supporting new construction, renovation, equipment replacement, and preventive maintenance projects throughout assigned territories in Florida. The technician installs and services equipment, connects and verifies utility services, performs testing and operational verification, documents work, and follows healthcare facility safety, infection-control, and customer-site protocols. The role coordinates with project managers, subcontractors, facility personnel, and customers, and requires extensive travel, including overnight travel.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of experience in mechanical installation, industrial maintenance, plumbing, pipefitting, healthcare construction, or related technical trades.
Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
Experience using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and installation documentation.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and perform physically demanding work in construction and healthcare environments.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including overnight travel.
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting capability.
Understanding of pumps, valves, piping systems, and utility connections.
Ability to diagnose equipment issues and determine corrective actions.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Ability to adapt to changing project schedules and customer requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within Sterile Processing Departments (SPD) or Central Sterile environments.
Experience servicing, installing, or maintaining sterilizers, autoclaves, cart washers, washer disinfectors, or decontamination equipment.
Knowledge of steam systems, steam lines, condensate systems, drain lines, DI water systems, or RO water systems.
Industrial pipefitting or commercial plumbing experience.
Biomedical equipment (Biomed/BMET) experience.
Laboratory equipment installation or maintenance experience.
Healthcare construction experience, including new construction and renovation projects.
Trade certification in plumbing, pipefitting, industrial maintenance, HVAC, or a related discipline.
Experience in sterile processing or central sterile departments, healthcare facilities, pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotechnology, medical equipment service, industrial maintenance, commercial plumbing, pipefitting, water treatment, healthcare construction, or laboratory operations.

Responsibilities

Install, assemble, and commission sterilization and decontamination equipment in hospitals, healthcare facilities, laboratories, and pharmaceutical environments.
Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on sterilizers, autoclaves, cart washers, and related equipment.
Connect and verify utility services, including steam, condensate, drains, DI water, RO water, compressed air, and electrical connections.
Interpret mechanical drawings, installation manuals, piping diagrams, and technical documentation.
Troubleshoot mechanical, plumbing, pneumatic, and utility-related issues.
Conduct equipment testing, startup activities, and operational verification.
Accurately document service activities, maintenance records, and project updates.
Comply with healthcare facility safety requirements, infection-control procedures, and customer site protocols.
Coordinate with project managers, subcontractors, facility personnel, and customers.
Travel to customer locations as required to support installation, maintenance, and repair activities.