Journeyman Plumber

LCMC Health • Metairie, LA

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About The Position

Your job is more than a job. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. GENERAL DUTIES Performs general maintenance and safety checks: - Installs, maintains, repairs and safety checks all plumbing and natural gas line systems. - Performs repairs to sanitary sewer lines and vents. - Installs, maintains, repairs and safety checks clinical air, vacuum, oxygen, nitrous oxide and nitrogen systems. - Maintains and repairs oxygen and vacuum regulators. - Enters supply rooms on nursing units as needed to perform necessary job functions. - Refrains from manipulating or removing any intravenous fluids that are stored in the area. Responds to work orders: - Responds to reported water leaks to determine source and take initial action. Performs preventative maintenance: - Performs monthly preventative maintenance and testing on fire sprinkler systems and fire pump. Maintains clear and open drains: - Keeps drains clear using drain machines or pipe replacement as needed. Maintains cleanliness of department: - Maintains shop, assigned equipment rooms, ensures rooms are clean and organized. EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS Required: 3 years of experience in Plumbing or related area. Preferred: Previous experience in a clinical/hospital setting. EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS Required: Bachelor's Degree from an approved trade or vocational school with courses in blueprint reading, sheet metal work, mechanical drawing and plumbing or its equivalent in work experience. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Certification Name: Journey Plumber Required Issuer: Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors Licensure Speciality: Trade Licensure Entity: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Experience with large scale building water and waste systems. Strong knowledge in the care and maintenance of fire pumps and sprinkler systems. Working knowledge of medical gas distribution systems. Operates hand tools, power tools, equipment and electrical testing equipment requiring manual dexterity. Ability to understand complex oral and written instructions, schematic drawings and layouts. Utilize computer, printer, copier, telephone, calculator, cell phone and 2-way radios. Working knowledge of MS Office software products. Demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse population. Ability to work alternative/shift work schedules including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime hours.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience in Plumbing or related area.
• Bachelor's Degree from an approved trade or vocational school with courses in blueprint reading, sheet metal work, mechanical drawing and plumbing or its equivalent in work experience.
• Journey Plumber - Required - Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors Licensure
• Experience with large scale building water and waste systems.
• Strong knowledge in the care and maintenance of fire pumps and sprinkler systems.
• Working knowledge of medical gas distribution systems.
• Operates hand tools, power tools, equipment and electrical testing equipment requiring manual dexterity.
• Ability to understand complex oral and written instructions, schematic drawings and layouts.
• Utilize computer, printer, copier, telephone, calculator, cell phone and 2-way radios.
• Working knowledge of MS Office software products.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse population.
• Ability to work alternative/shift work schedules including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime hours.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a clinical/hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs general maintenance and safety checks: - Installs, maintains, repairs and safety checks all plumbing and natural gas line systems.
• Performs repairs to sanitary sewer lines and vents.
• Installs, maintains, repairs and safety checks clinical air, vacuum, oxygen, nitrous oxide and nitrogen systems.
• Maintains and repairs oxygen and vacuum regulators.
• Enters supply rooms on nursing units as needed to perform necessary job functions.
• Refrains from manipulating or removing any intravenous fluids that are stored in the area.
• Responds to work orders: - Responds to reported water leaks to determine source and take initial action.
• Performs preventative maintenance: - Performs monthly preventative maintenance and testing on fire sprinkler systems and fire pump.
• Maintains clear and open drains: - Keeps drains clear using drain machines or pipe replacement as needed.
• Maintains cleanliness of department: - Maintains shop, assigned equipment rooms, ensures rooms are clean and organized.

What This Job Offers

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