Plumber

Stanford Medicine Children's Health•Palo Alto, CA

15d•$58 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

The Plumber is required to install, inspect, maintain and repair all piping systems and allied equipment, fittings, valves, etc., (except refrigerant systems), in all hospital buildings and facilities. Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of the physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings. Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Two (2) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience
Ability to adapt to and deal with change and ambiguity.
Ability to operate standard tools, instruments and equipment used on the job.
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently and meet deadlines.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and sketches.
Ability to solve problems and identify solutions.
Ability to speak and write effectively at a level appropriate for the job.
Ability to work in a fast paced work environment.
Ability to work well with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area.
Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility.
Knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment used in maintenance and repair.

Nice To Haves

None

Responsibilities

Assists in major and minor utility shut-downs, requested by facilities project, outside vendors or contractors and in house shops.
Does plumbing and steam fitting, alterations and repairs on hot and cold water, sewer, steam process and heating, gas air pressure, vacuum and oxygen systems, chilled water systems, etc.
Installs new piping for sterilizers, laundry, and other Hospital equipment and puts in piping installations in accordance with national and local code requirements.
Installs, checks, maintains and repairs piping systems, checks and maintains faucets, pipes, bowls, sinks, valves, traps, etc., of water systems. Performs repairs to steam systems, checking and maintaining radiators, traps, regulators, controls, valves and other specialties.
Maintains existing fire sprinkler systems for all the buildings assigned to facilities E&M.
Make sketches of proposed changes for purpose of making or correcting working drawing for future references. Reads and interprets plumbing blueprints.
May perform pipe covering and other allied covering as required. Repairs leaks in all pipes (except refrigeration), toilets, and sinks.
Opens and cleans out stopped and clogged fixtures, traps, drains and pipes with flexible wires, eels, plungers, pressure tools.
Replaces, repairs and maintains such items as washers, valves, faucets, liquid and bar soap dispensers, laboratory equipment, O.R. equipment, laundry equipment, boiler equipment, etc.