Plumber - Certified (2nd Shift)

Lexington Medical Center • West Columbia, SC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of skilled tasks involving construction and maintenance of hospital facilities and equipment, with a primary emphasis on plumbing. The position also serves as a technical advisor to other mechanics. Work includes plumbing installation, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair, as well as maintenance and construction support across hospital facilities and equipment. The role works the PM shift, Monday through Friday, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with rotating weekends and rotating on-call shifts as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of experience in maintenance or construction.
• Certification in plumbing from the Municipal Association of South Carolina or another approved licensing board.
• Acceptable driving record.
• Ability to read technical service manuals and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair water, steam, vacuum, compressed-gas, sewerage, drainage, and automatic sprinkler lines and systems; install pro-press copper fittings; and solder and braze copper pipe joints.
• Install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems, fixtures, pumps, and gauges, and inspect backflow prevention devices.
• Inspect system connections and components for leaks or damage, and repair or replace them as needed.
• Work on low- and high-temperature and pressure piping and equipment.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair sterile processing equipment, including instrument washers, robotic conveyor systems, sterilizers, cart washers, ultrasonic washers, and nitrogen systems; coordinate extensive repairs with equipment vendors.
• Repair wheelchairs and stretchers, including troubleshooting, ordering correct parts, and completing repairs; repair and install pneumatic control systems and troubleshoot and repair pneumatic tube systems.
• Install and repair medical gas systems, including branch piping and main equipment pumps and compressors; receive on-the-job training toward medical gas installation certification.
• Construct and repair building components, fixtures, furniture, and special equipment; inspect worksites, calculate material needs, requisition supplies, and complete work using hand and power tools.
• Perform locksmith tasks, including cutting keys and repairing door hardware.
• Evaluate work orders and project requirements and coordinate with appropriate personnel to plan and complete tasks.
• Complete construction and maintenance projects with minimal supervision, including erecting walls and infection-control barriers, applying plasterboard, and repairing or installing building fixtures and electrical, mechanical, and plumbing equipment.
• Operate tools and equipment used in facilities construction and maintenance, including pipe cutters, reamers, threading machines, sawzalls, phase rotation meters, and voltmeters.
• Assist with construction projects where expertise is needed and assist other trades in building maintenance operations.
• Work as a team member to maintain hospital and work-area safety and comply with infection-control requirements.
• Train, instruct, and direct helpers and coworkers, and lead project work teams as assigned by the manager.
• Ensure maintenance and construction projects conform to regulatory codes, including DHEC and NFPA requirements, and inform the department of non-conformities.
• Maintain current skills and coordinate project requirements with appropriate personnel.
• Maintain a professional image and excellent customer relations with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers; show courtesy, compassion, and respect and follow the Service Excellence Policy and House Rules.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on plant operations equipment, including boilers, chillers, and emergency generators, and perform required regulatory testing of emergency equipment.
• Work rotating on-call shifts as assigned; understand system error codes and performance failures and contact appropriate personnel or vendors. Troubleshoot equipment with electronic components and make routine and emergency repairs to mechanical and electrical equipment as needed.
• Perform other duties assigned by authorized personnel or required in an emergency, such as a fire or disaster.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and life insurance benefits available from day one.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• 403(b) matching plan available from day one, with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6%.
• Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times salary.
• Optional supplemental life insurance with low-cost premiums up to three times salary.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees after 90 days of eligible employment.
• Adoption assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

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