Performs preventive and corrective maintenance functions on hospital plumbing, sewer, and water systems. This role involves performing plumbing, corrective and preventive maintenance using tools and equipment as required, and correcting deficiencies according to standard plumbing practices. The Master Plumber will also clean and unclog drains and toilets, repair water faucets, flushometers, perform the installation of plumbing fixtures and piping, and perform repairs in steam, oxygen, vacuum, and other medical gases. This position assists the supervisor in determining priorities among corrective maintenance requests and participates in ongoing hospital construction projects and renovations by dismantling and re-assembling plumbing and other systems as needed within the local plumbing code. The role requires coordinating inspections, repairs, and installations with staff in affected areas to minimize disruption of hospital operations and ensuring compliance with department safety and quality standards to optimize effective utilization of resources and productivity. The Master Plumber must remain knowledgeable and proficient with the plumbing distribution system for each building on campus, creating and maintaining both single-line drawings and distribution maps for all plumbing systems. Additionally, this role involves training Engineering Department maintenance mechanics about professional commercial plumbing practices and observing all MOSH, local, state, and federal laws and regulations, Equipment Manufacturer and Medical Center safety regulations with respect to personal protective equipment, performance of work, and safe equipment operations and hazardous waste disposal. The position ensures the effective utilization of department resources by monitoring compliance with safety and quality standards, department policies and procedures.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED