Maintenance Tech - PLUMBING

Jefferson Health Plans•Philadelphia, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of all Facilities Staff is to work as a team to provide a safe, attractive, functional and efficient facility within which the campus community may grow and prosper. It should be understood that all plant employees, will at times, be assigned other duties within their capability aside from their designated area of expertise. This position works within the trade scope of installing, repairing, pipes and plumbing; operates and services the heating, air conditioning and mechanical equipment within the plant, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must provide your own tools necessary for plumbing and HVAC work.

Responsibilities

Installs and repairs pipes, fixtures and other apparatus of the water, gas and sewer systems
Maintains proper functioning of pipes, fixtures and other apparatus of the water, gas and sewer systems
Operates the major plumbing system, (e.g. supply system, drain-waste system, vent system)
Insures proper usage of major water appliances, waste disposal, drainpipe pressure to prevent the escape of toxic gases
Check domestic hot water systems and repair when needed such as replace water heaters, circulators, etc.
Troubleshoot any water, heat and drainage systems
Repair or replace fixtures and components as necessary
Repair or replace drainage systems as necessary
Install bathrooms from rough to trim
Make alterations on plumbing systems
Execute a preventative maintenance program
Cooperate with other University employees and related contractors to achieve the best possible results
Submits orders for materials through department procedures
Operation of and services to the heating system and mechanical equipment
Operates boilers, condo pumps, compressors, ejector, oil pump, Dye House machinery and electrical controls, rotates pumps weekly
Checks heat in buildings
Blows down boilers as recommended by consultant
Monitors water tests provided by consultant
Monitors and maintains the systems controls
Replaces parts, motors, belt, firebrick, pumps, traps, valves, pipes, etc.
Maintains equipment through preventative measures, oils motors, replaces gaskets and rebuilds traps
Cleans No. 2 oil fired boilers and replaces parts
Maintains rapport with HVAC contractor whose primary responsibility is preventative maintenance and annual boiler inspections, CFC control and troubleshooting beyond in-house capability
Keeps records of the operation and repair boilers and vessels
Reports any problems to the physical plant office
Submits oil tank readings every week
Provides work order documentation feedback on trade and non-trade related tasks
Interacts with students, co-workers, visitors, and other individuals consistent with the values of Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University.

Benefits

medical (including prescription)
supplemental insurance
dental
vision
life and AD&D insurance
short- and long-term disability
flexible spending accounts
retirement plans
tuition assistance
voluntary benefits
tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.