Plumber III, Maintenance, UofL Health, 8a-5p

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center. Its more than 12,000 team members focus on delivering patient-centered care. Under the direct supervision of a Supervisor/Lead Mechanic, the Plumber III helps provide a safe campus by installing, repairing, and maintaining plumbing fixtures, equipment, and systems. The position performs plumbing inspections and maintenance in accordance with established procedures, regulations, and codes. It also supports other skilled workers and performs general maintenance as needed. The role is responsible for corrective and preventive maintenance of assigned equipment using a database-based work order management system, and for maintaining the parts, materials, and supplies needed for daily work. The employee must comply with HIPAA privacy and security requirements, company policies and standards of conduct, and applicable safety requirements. The role also calls for effective communication, problem-solving, organization, collaboration, customer service, and professionalism.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED/equivalent.
At least 5 years of commercial or industrial plumbing experience.
Maintain a current valid driver's license.
Ability to read and understand blueprints and sketches.
Ability to braze, solder, and use plumbing tools.
Time-management skills, including the ability to plan work and set priorities.
Strong relationship-building skills and initiative; ability to gather and analyze information and consider alternative resources and directions.
Ability to break complex tasks into manageable parts, work systematically, consider input from several sources, and check work for accuracy and quality.
Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and develop alternative solutions when needed.
Flexibility and capacity to learn relevant systems and databases as needed.
Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to read, analyze, and interpret common and industry-related documents and respond to inquiries or complaints.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret a wide variety of instructions, and deliver successful results.
Basic computer knowledge, including email, and ability to use a database-based work order management system.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, protect sensitive data, and work collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

Plumber apprenticeship or a 2-year degree.
At least 10 years of commercial or industrial plumbing experience.
Plumber Journeyman credential.
Kentucky Society of Healthcare Engineers (KSHE) Safe Day One certification.
Medical gas certification.
Backflow Prevention certification.

Responsibilities

Install, repair, and maintain plumbing fixtures and equipment, including urinals, toilets, sinks, drinking fountains, and faucets.
Clear pipe stoppages using drain-cleaning equipment and replace copper, cast-iron, and PVC piping.
Install, inspect, and maintain existing plumbing and hydronic systems.
Inspect plumbing systems and equipment according to established procedures, federal and state regulations, and codes.
Read and understand blueprints and sketches; braze, solder, and use plumbing tools.
Assist other skilled workers and perform general maintenance work as needed.
Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment using a database-based work order management system.
Maintain parts, materials, and supplies needed to perform daily job functions.
Comply with HIPAA privacy and security requirements and maintain confidentiality.
Comply with company policies, procedures, standards of conduct, and applicable safety standards and guidelines.
Demonstrate professionalism, organizational values, and appropriate conduct and demeanor.
Work collaboratively and support team members.
Provide exceptional customer service and interact effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff, and the broader health care community.
Perform other duties as assigned.