Plumber - Certified (Third Shift)

Lexington Medical Center • West Columbia, SC

10d

About The Position

The Certified Plumber performs skilled construction and maintenance work on hospital facilities and equipment, with a primary emphasis on plumbing, and serves as a technical advisor to other mechanics. The role installs, maintains, inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs plumbing systems and related equipment, along with a range of hospital, building, and plant operations systems. The plumber also supports construction projects, helps maintain safety and regulatory compliance, and may train or direct helpers and coworkers. The position is full-time, works Monday through Friday from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., and includes rotating weekends and assigned rotating on-call shifts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 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 or braze copper pipe joints.
• Install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems, fixtures, pumps, gauges, and related apparatus; inspect backflow prevention devices.
• Inspect system connections and components for leaks or damage, and repair or replace parts as needed.
• Work on low- and high-temperature and pressure piping and equipment.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair sterile processing equipment and related systems, including instrument washers, robotic conveyor systems, sterilizers, cart washers, ultrasonic washers, and nitrogen systems; coordinate extensive repairs with vendors.
• Repair wheelchairs and stretchers, including troubleshooting, identifying and ordering parts, and performing 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 parts, fixtures, furniture, and special equipment; assess worksites, calculate material needs, requisition supplies, and complete work using hand and power tools.
• Perform locksmith work, including cutting keys and repairing door hardware.
• Evaluate work orders and project requirements and coordinate task planning and completion with appropriate personnel.
• Complete construction and repair projects with minimal supervision, including erecting walls and infection-control barriers, applying plasterboard, and repairing or installing doors, locks, windows, 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 when assigned expertise is needed.
• 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; assist other trades in building maintenance operations; and lead project work teams when assigned by the manager.
• Ensure maintenance and construction projects conform to regulatory codes, including DHEC and NFPA requirements, and report nonconformities to the department.
• Maintain current skills and coordinate project requirements and task completion with appropriate personnel.
• Maintain a professional, optimistic image and provide courteous, compassionate, and respectful service to patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers; comply with the Service Excellence Policy and House Rules.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on plant operations equipment, including boilers, chillers, and emergency generators, and conduct required regulatory testing of emergency equipment.
• Work assigned rotating on-call shifts; understand system error codes and performance failures, contact appropriate personnel or vendors, and perform routine or emergency troubleshooting and repairs on mechanical or electrical equipment as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required in emergencies, such as fires or disasters.

Benefits

• Day-one medical, dental, and life insurance benefits for eligible employees.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• 403(b) match plan enrollment beginning on day one; Lexington Health matches dollar for dollar 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- 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