PLUMBER

Hudson Regional Hospital•Secaucus, NJ

60d•$32 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, installs, repairs, or modifies and maintains plumbing/steam fitting, piping, plumbing fixtures, and machinery that uses water, gas, air, oxygen, vacuum, steam, steam condensation, sewage, and drainage systems, including associated HVAC equipment and medical systems such as autoclaves and sterilizers throughout the building. Follows priorities assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

Must be able to see with corrective eye wear.
Must be able to hear clearly with assistance.
Possess a valid driver's license.
Able to operate an automobile.

Responsibilities

Tests, checks, repairs, installs, rebuilds, lubricates, and cleans fire protection, sprinkler lines, valves, fixtures, faucets, autoclaves, sterilizers, washing machines, air compressors, valves, dryers, piping, and boilers.
Uses a variety of hand and power tools, including power drain cleaners, electrical drills, saws, soldering irons, and pipe threading machines.
Assists in special and routine inspections of facilities and new construction projects, recognizing equipment malfunctions and risks, identifying deficiencies and their sources, and referring them to the Directors of Facilities/Operations for approved repairs.
Maintains and implements standard practices and applicable codes and regulations in the execution of assigned tasks, reporting any deviation from standards to the Directors of Facilities/Operations.
Plans installations by studying blueprints and work sketches to determine the required type and size of pipe, fittings, and materials.
Modifies drawings to reflect 'As Built' conditions.
Performs field lay outs and measurements, fabricates, assembles, installs, and repairs plumbing and piping.
Performs preventive maintenance as per the Preventive Maintenance Program in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Responds to requests for service and emergency calls.
Performs regular daily/weekly rounds testing and checking for proper operation of plumbing systems and water temperature.
Assists in the removal of snow from the exterior of the building.
Possesses a valid driver's license and is able to operate an automobile.
Adheres to all hospital policies, regulatory, and OSHA safety requirements and procedures, including attendance management, rules of conduct, HIPAA confidentiality, and dress code.
Successfully completes previous years' goals or performance improvement plans.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Introduces self to customers, patients, and visitors professionally and courteously.
Directs patients and visitors who appear to be lost.
Contributes positively to morale and demonstrates service excellence by being respectful, empathetic, helpful, and attentive.
Responds promptly to inquiries.
Treats all customers and co-workers with respect and professionalism per HR Rules of Conduct policy.
Maintains current and valid credentials/licenses with relevant governing bodies and stays knowledgeable of all changes in federal, state, local, and regulatory body laws, rules, and regulations.
Complies with HIPAA rules and regulations and current patient safety standards.