Plumber

Brown Medicine•Madison, WI

12d•$31 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Facilities Management Foreman, the Plumber is responsible for repairing, maintaining, renovating, and constructing plumbing and steam systems throughout the hospital and related buildings, including operating the boiler plant. The role includes work on plumbing, steam, hot water heating, fire protection, gas, and related systems. Employees are expected to model Brown University Health’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, and demonstrate its core Success Factors: Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate. The position is based at Bradley Hospital in East Providence, Rhode Island. It is a day-shift role, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for eight hours daily. Driving is required.

Requirements

Completion of or equivalent to a high school education.
Knowledge of building codes.
State of Rhode Island plumbing, steam fitting, and sprinkler licenses.
Three to five years of experience.
Good driving record and appropriate valid driver’s licenses to operate motor vehicles as required.

Responsibilities

Perform, oversee, and inspect plumbing, steam, and heating work completed by hospital and contract employees.
Coordinate system shutdowns for repairs with the Facilities Management manager and/or Foreman.
Investigate and locate system defects and correct leaks, blockages, and other problems.
Repair water- and steam-operated equipment in response to work orders, emergency calls, or direct assignments.
Study blueprints and diagrams to determine layouts, locations, and installation specifications; prepare material quantities and cost estimates; and resolve problems encountered.
Maintain an inventory of frequently used materials.
Bring frequently repaired equipment to the attention of the Facilities Management Manager and/or Foreman for possible replacement.
Maintain storm, sanitary waste, domestic hot and cold water, fire protection, gas line, steam boiler, and other plumbing, steam, and hot water heating systems.
Install plumbing, steam, and hot water heating systems using necessary tools, fittings, valves, and piping.
Maintain quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control in accordance with hospital department policies, procedures, and objectives.
Perform duties safely and professionally in accordance with Bradley Hospital Facilities Management Department policies and Fleet Risk Control policies and procedures.
Maintain a good driving record and appropriate valid driver’s licenses to operate motor vehicles as required by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and Brown University Health Fleet Risk Control policy.
Perform other related duties as required.
May provide technical supervision of assigned personnel.