PLUMBER - JOURNEYMAN

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

7d•$24 - $36

About The Position

The Journeyman Plumber performs diversified maintenance, repair, inspection, and installation work involving plumbing, piping, gas, drainage, and mechanical systems throughout Carilion Clinic facilities. The role provides technical expertise and support for plumbing-related maintenance activities while helping maintain operational reliability, regulatory compliance, and safe patient care environments. The position includes emergency, routine, and preventive maintenance; installation, repair, inspection, and upkeep of plumbing fixtures and systems, including medical and natural gas systems; and coordination and inspection of work for compliance with specifications, codes, and regulatory requirements. The Journeyman Plumber reads and interprets blueprints and manuals, troubleshoots equipment, prepares work areas and installations, arranges permits, and performs testing and inspections. The role also provides technical guidance and training, secures supplies and equipment, maintains work-order and maintenance documentation, researches techniques and materials, and directs staff on projects as applicable. The position may involve orienting new employees, guiding contract staff, traveling to Carilion facilities and work sites, and serving as emergency staff during emergency conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of plumbing experience in commercial or healthcare-related maintenance.
Journeyman Plumbing license.
Familiarity with state plumbing codes for hospitals and commercial occupancies.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
Ability to use computerized work order systems, maintain records, and follow verbal and written instructions.
May be required to provide basic general-purpose maintenance tools.

Responsibilities

Perform emergency, routine, and preventive maintenance on plumbing, piping, gas, drainage, and mechanical systems.
Install, repair, inspect, and maintain plumbing fixtures, piping systems, medical gas systems, natural gas systems, and related equipment.
Coordinate, monitor, and inspect work to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and regulatory requirements.
Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, specifications, and operation manuals.
Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain plumbing and mechanical equipment using hand tools, power tools, and precision testing instruments.
Prepare work areas, plan installations, request permits, and perform testing and inspections of plumbing systems and fixtures.
Provide technical guidance, direction, and assistance to department personnel and support staff as needed.
Identify and secure supplies, materials, tools, and equipment required for assigned work.
Maintain records and documentation related to work orders, inspections, repairs, blueprints, manuals, and maintenance activities.
Provide training and technical updates to department personnel and support ongoing regulatory compliance.
Research new techniques, materials, and equipment and provide recommendations to leadership.
Direct staff on specific projects and work assignments as applicable.
Orient new employees and provide guidance to contract staff as needed.
Travel to various Carilion facilities and work sites as needed.
Serve as emergency staff during emergency conditions.