Plumber
About The Position
Under general supervision, the Plumber performs master journey-level installation, maintenance, inspection, modification, remodeling, and repair of mechanical plumbing equipment and fixtures for water, gas, oil, steam, sewage, fire sprinkler and prevention, and refrigeration-related plumbing systems. The role also serves as a lead worker to other classified staff in the area and performs related work as required. The Plumber maintains, troubleshoots, and tests plumbing systems; assembles, installs, and repairs pumps, pipes, fittings, and fixtures; and operates, maintains, repairs, and installs plumbing systems, fixtures, heating and steam systems, regulator valves, and related equipment. The position performs routine and emergency repairs throughout the hospital, including patient rooms and public areas, and responds promptly to emergency calls involving system or equipment failures. The role completes work orders promptly with detailed documentation, uses tools and materials economically and efficiently, conducts building rounds, and monitors work areas for safety and regulatory compliance. It maintains tools and equipment in proper working condition, follows applicable safety standards and building regulations, participates in snow removal as needed, and assists in directing the work of mechanics, facilities staff, trade helpers, and skilled trades personnel. Scheduled hours, on-call shifts, and overtime may be required.
Requirements
- Five years of trade experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
Nice To Haves
- Master Plumbing license preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, inspect, modify, remodel, and repair mechanical plumbing equipment and fixtures and related systems.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and test plumbing systems; diagnose and resolve maintenance and plumbing issues.
- Assemble, install, and repair pumps, pipes, fittings, fixtures, regulator valves, and related equipment.
- Operate, maintain, repair, and install plumbing, heating, and steam systems.
- Perform routine and emergency repairs throughout the hospital, including patient rooms and public areas.
- Complete work orders promptly and provide detailed documentation of work performed.
- Use appropriate tools, equipment, and materials economically and efficiently.
- Participate in snow removal and snow team activities as needed.
- Conduct building rounds to verify systems operate properly and the campus remains safe.
- Monitor work areas for regulatory compliance and safety standards; identify and report actual or potential hazards involving buildings, grounds, and equipment.
- Maintain tools and equipment in proper working condition and ensure appropriate storage.
- Follow applicable safety standards and building regulations when performing repairs, replacements, and maintenance.
- Respond promptly to emergency calls involving system or equipment failures.
- Work scheduled hours, on-call shifts, and overtime as needed.
- Assist in directing mechanics, facilities staff, trade helpers, and skilled trades personnel as needed.
- Perform additional duties supporting effective and efficient campus operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
