Plumber

Trinity Health • Des Moines, IA

26d

About The Position

Performs journeyman-level alteration, repair, and preventive maintenance of plumbing systems and equipment in a hospital. Work is performed in conformance with city plumbing code and includes locating faulty or worn equipment through inspection, observation, and testing; replacing and installing plumbing devices and components; testing completed installations; and using blueprints and equipment literature to guide repairs. The role also involves troubleshooting sprinkler, medical gas, deionized water, sewage, steam, and condensate systems and equipment.

Employees are expected to abide by and promote Mercy Medical Center’s mission and core values and comply with its standards of conduct, policies, procedures, and related practices. The position has low security access and must comply with applicable Mercy Medical Center Security Policies. The role reports to the Work Leader.

The work takes place both indoors and outdoors and may involve extreme cold or heat, noise, vibration, mechanical and electrical hazards, work at heights, and exposure to chemicals, dust, or fumes. The position requires heavy physical effort, including exerting up to 100 pounds occasionally, 40 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly. The worker must maintain courtesy and cooperation and perform effectively in the stressful hospital environment.

Requirements

• Licensed as a journeyman plumber.
• Two years of experience repairing, testing, and installing plumbing equipment and systems.
• Elementary technical training, such as training acquired during the first year of college or technical school.
• Good knowledge of plumbing theories and principles and of piping diagrams for repair and troubleshooting.
• Valid Driver’s/Chauffeurs License; must meet Mercy’s Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, be at least 18 years old, and be eligible to drive under Iowa state law.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of heavy work, including exerting up to 100 pounds occasionally, 40 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly.
• Ability to maintain courtesy and cooperation and satisfactory job performance in a stressful hospital work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Certification to install medical gas systems.

Responsibilities

• Repair and perform preventive maintenance on a wide variety of plumbing systems and equipment in accordance with city plumbing code.
• Inspect, observe, and test equipment to locate broken or worn components.
• Remove, replace, and install plumbing devices and components.
• Test installed equipment and plumbing upon completion.
• Use blueprints and equipment literature to perform repairs.
• Troubleshoot sprinkler, medical gas, deionized water, sewage, steam, and condensate systems and equipment.
• Comply with Mercy Medical Center’s mission, values, standards of conduct, policies, procedures, and applicable security policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed