Plumber- Baton Rouge

Ochsner Health • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

The Plumber maintains the hydrology, steam, gas, and sewerage distribution systems throughout assigned company facilities. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting using specialized test equipment and hand and power tools. The role performs plumbing installation and repair work on systems including water and sewer, steam, air, piped medical gas, vacuum, and fire protection. It also supports contractors during system outages for major utility repairs or new construction and assists Facilities Management staff with infrastructure troubleshooting and repairs.

The position requires a current Louisiana State Journeymen Plumbers License, a high school diploma or equivalent, and two years of commercial or industrial experience. The employee must be able to read specifications and interpret schematics, blueprints, and mechanical drawings, and work with little supervision. Work may involve indoor and outdoor settings, restricted spaces, extended postures, extended hours, and emergency call-ins. The role is performed in a healthcare environment, with possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous medications, or hazardous waste.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of commercial or industrial experience.
• Experience reading specifications and interpreting schematics, blueprints, and mechanical drawings.
• Experience working with little supervision.
• Current Louisiana State Journeymen Plumbers License in the state of practice.
• Trade school training in plumbing or pipe fitting.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Knowledge of state, parish, and southern building codes.
• Ability to document plumbing changes using drawing skills for updating prints on CADD.
• Ability to use power tools, hand tools, and specialized plumbing and pipe-fitting equipment properly.
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively and courteously with diverse internal and external callers and visitors.
• Ability to handle mental and physical stress and pressure, including completing emergency jobs.
• Ability to work indoors, outdoors, and in restricted spaces, including maintaining static postures for extended periods.
• Ability to work extended hours and respond to emergency call-ins.

Nice To Haves

• Trade school training in plumbing or pipe fitting.
• Medical Gas certification.
• Back-Flow certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform plumbing system repairs and installations in and around facility buildings, including water and sewer, steam, air, piped medical gas, vacuum, and fire protection systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on plumbing system components and document work according to department procedures.
• Assist outside contractors with plumbing system outages during major utility repairs and new construction.
• Assist Facilities Management staff with troubleshooting and repairing equipment related to facility infrastructure.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
• Immediately report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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