Journeyman Plumber

LCMC Health • Metairie, LA

17d

About The Position

The Journeyman Plumber performs general maintenance, repairs, safety checks, and preventive maintenance for plumbing, natural gas, medical gas, and fire protection systems. The position responds to water-leak work orders, maintains clear drains, and keeps the shop and assigned equipment rooms clean and organized. The role requires operating tools and equipment, interpreting instructions and schematic drawings, and working with hospital staff and systems. The position does not formally supervise employees.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in plumbing or a related area.
• Bachelor's degree from an approved trade or vocational school, including courses in blueprint reading, sheet metal work, mechanical drawing, and plumbing, or equivalent work experience.
• Required Journey Plumber certification issued by the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors.
• Experience with large-scale building water and waste systems.
• Strong knowledge of fire pump and sprinkler system care and maintenance.
• Working knowledge of medical gas distribution systems.
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, equipment, and electrical testing equipment requiring manual dexterity.
• Ability to understand complex oral and written instructions, schematic drawings, and layouts.
• Ability to use computers, printers, copiers, telephones, calculators, cell phones, and two-way radios; working knowledge of MS Office software products.
• Sensitivity to and respect for a diverse population.
• Ability to work alternative or shift schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a clinical or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, and safety-check plumbing and natural gas line systems.
• Repair sanitary sewer lines and vents.
• Install, maintain, repair, and safety-check clinical air, vacuum, oxygen, nitrous oxide, and nitrogen systems.
• Maintain and repair oxygen and vacuum regulators.
• Enter nursing-unit supply rooms as needed to perform job functions, while refraining from manipulating or removing intravenous fluids stored there.
• Respond to reported water leaks, determine their source, and take initial action.
• Perform monthly preventive maintenance and testing on fire sprinkler systems and the fire pump.
• Keep drains clear using drain machines or pipe replacement as needed.
• Keep the shop and assigned equipment rooms clean and organized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level