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

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Plumber III performs plumbing and maintenance work at UofL Hospital under the direct supervision of a Supervisor/Lead Mechanic. The role installs, repairs, and maintains plumbing fixtures, equipment, plumbing systems, and hydronic systems; conducts inspections in accordance with established procedures and applicable regulations and codes; and helps provide a safe campus. The position also assists other skilled workers, performs general maintenance as needed, and handles corrective and preventive maintenance using a data-based work order management system. It is responsible for maintaining the parts, materials, and supplies needed for daily work and for following HIPAA requirements, company policies, and safety standards. The role requires the ability to read blueprints and sketches and to braze, solder, and use plumbing tools. It also calls for effective communication, sound judgment and problem-solving, attention to detail, flexibility, collaboration, customer service, and basic computer skills. Employees are expected to uphold UofL Health’s values of honesty, integrity, and compassion and to contribute to excellent patient care.

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 and solder and use plumbing tools.
Time-management skills, including the ability to plan work and priorities.
Strong relationship-building skills, initiative, and ability to gather and analyze information.
Ability to break complex tasks into manageable parts, consider input from multiple sources, and check work for accuracy and quality.
Problem-solving skills, including identifying and resolving problems and developing alternative solutions.
Flexibility and ability to adjust to changing needs.
Effective verbal and written communication; 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, and interpret varied instructions.
Basic computer knowledge, including email, and ability to use a data-based work order management system.
Commitment to confidentiality, safety, teamwork, professionalism, and customer service.

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, and PVC piping.
Install, inspect, and maintain existing plumbing and hydronic systems.
Inspect plumbing systems and equipment according to established procedures and applicable 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 data-based work order management system.
Maintain the parts, materials, and supplies needed for daily job functions.
Comply with HIPAA privacy and security requirements and maintain confidentiality.
Follow company policies, procedures, standards of conduct, and applicable safety standards and guidelines.
Collaborate with team members and provide effective customer service to physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff, and the broader health care community.
Perform other duties as assigned.