Plumber-Certified

Lexington Medical Center • West Columbia, SC

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of skilled tasks that includes but is not limited to construction and maintenance of hospital facilities and equipment. Primary emphasis will be in the plumbing field. Also serves as technical advisor to other mechanics.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 3 Years of Experience in Maintenance/Construction
• Certification from the Municipal Association of South Carolina, or other approved licensing board, in plumbing
• Acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to read technical service manuals and blue prints
• Able to install “pro-press” copper fittings.
• Able to solder and braze copper pipe joints.
• Inspect backflow prevention devices.
• Receive on the job training to prepare for medical gas installation certification.
• Must be able to produce a finished product.

Nice To Haves

• Coordinate extensive repairs with equipment vendors.
• Works with minimal supervision with projects such as; erecting walls/ infection control barriers, applying plasterboards, repairing or installing building fixtures such as; doors, locks, windows, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Makes general installation and repairs of water, steam, vacuum, compressed gases, sewerage, drainage, and automatic sprinkler lines and systems.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs plumbing systems, plumbing fixtures, and such apparatus as pumps and gauges.
• Inspects connections and other parts of systems for leaks, repairs, damage and replaces as needed.
• Works on both low and high temperature and pressure piping and equipment.
• Performs troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs to Sterile Processing Instrument washers, robotic conveyor system, sterilizers, cart washers, ultrasonic washers, nitrogen system, etc.
• Repair wheel chairs and stretchers. Including troubleshooting, ordering correct parts and performing repairs.
• Repair and install pneumatic control systems and troubleshoot and repair LMC’s pneumatic tube systems.
• Installations and repairs to medical gas systems including branch piping and main equipment pumps and compressors.
• Constructs and repairs building parts and fixtures, furniture and special equipment; inspects worksite to determine work to be done, calculates quantities of materials needed and requisitions hardware and supplies; performs such other tasks as necessary to complete the work, using hand and power tools.
• Locksmith functions, including cutting keys and repairs to door hardware.
• Evaluate work orders and project requirements and coordinate with appropriate personnel to plan/execute completion of the task.
• Works with minimal supervision with projects such as; erecting walls/ infection control barriers, applying plasterboards, repairing or installing building fixtures such as; doors, locks, windows, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing equipment.
• Operates a variety of tools and equipment indigenous to facilities construction and maintenance such as pipe cutters, reamers, threading machines, sawzall, phase rotation meter, voltmeter, etc.
• Assists as assigned with construction projects where his/her expertise is needed.
• Works as a team member to ensure both hospital and work area safety at all times and in accordance with infection control requirements.
• Trains, instructs, and directs helpers and coworkers and as assigned, assists other trades in building maintenance operations.
• Head work teams on projects as assigned by manager.
• Assure maintenance and construction projects conform to all regulatory code requirements (DHEC, NFPA, etc.).
• Keeps department informed of non-conformities.
• Maintains skills current and project requirements and coordinate with appropriate personnel to plan/execute completion of the task.
• Maintains an optimistic and professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers.
• Performs routine maintenance and repairs to plant operations equipment such as Boilers, Chillers, and Emergency Generators.
• Performs required regulatory testing of emergency equipment.
• Work rotating "on-call" shifts per policy and as assigned.
• When "On-Call", must be knowledgeable/trained in all systems to understand error codes, notice performance failures, and contact appropriated personnel or vendors.
• As needed, may be required to troubleshoot equipment with electronic components, making routine and emergency repairs on a variety of mechanical/electrical equipment.
• Performs such other duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as required in an emergency, e.g., fire or disaster.

Benefits

• Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
• Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
• Adoption assistance
• LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED