Senior Plumber

Banner Health•Tucson, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Plumber conducts preventive and corrective work on facility plumbing infrastructure and equipment, including domestic water, wastewater, medical gas, and specialized water systems. The position reviews construction and remodeling projects and contracted plumbing and mechanical work for code compliance and compatibility with existing systems. It works with other trades to meet facility maintenance, installation, and construction needs and helps ensure safe, reliable facility operations. This is a facility-based role at BUMC Tucson, with mandatory floating to ambulatory clinics around Tucson. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Senior Plumber works independently, uses specialized skills and knowledge, and interacts with staff, patients, physicians, visitors, contractors, vendors, and regulatory personnel. The role has no budgetary responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
Current state-required plumber’s license as required by the state or authorities having jurisdiction.
Working knowledge and certifications, as required, for applicable regulatory codes, including IBC, UBC, Joint Commission, CMS, NFPA, and state and local building codes.
At least six years of diversified work experience as a plumber and demonstrated advanced plumbing and mechanical skills.
Working knowledge of plumbing and mechanical infrastructure systems and components common to healthcare environments.
Ability to exercise independent decision-making and judgment in performing duties.
Ability to work safely and effectively with plumbing equipment.
Proficiency in reading and understanding maintenance and construction documents.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with common office software programs.

Nice To Haves

Master Plumber license, if offered by the state.
Previous construction experience.
Five to seven years of previous healthcare Facilities Services experience.
Additional related education and/or experience.
Medical Gas certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

Inspect, maintain, repair, and replace water and sewage pipes, valves, and fixtures; assemble, install, rebuild, and repair plumbing fixtures and specialized equipment.
Keep the designated Facilities Services manager informed about needs or changes required to maintain safe, well-maintained facility infrastructure.
Coordinate and monitor preventive maintenance for plumbing distribution systems, including domestic water, wastewater, medical gas, and specialized water systems; document required work.
Modify existing structures as needed to install fixtures and related materials, and monitor systems and installation processes for integrity.
Monitor assigned plumbing construction, installation, and commissioning activities.
Coordinate with other divisions and departments to meet plumbing maintenance, installation, and construction needs.
Recommend outside plumbing and mechanical specialty contractors when appropriate and monitor their compliance with hospital standards.
Mentor and train Facilities Services staff, provide instruction on plumbing hazards, and guide plumbing training.
Maintain plumbing parts, materials, and supplies within budgetary constraints; maintain replacement schedules and records; and provide input on system component specifications.
Maintain records of facility compliance with applicable regulatory authorities and codes, attend required annual code compliance training, and perform other assigned duties.