Tradesman

CommonSpirit Health • Henderson, NV

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About The Position

The Tradesman maintains and contributes to the operational excellence of hospital facilities, applying proficiency in basic plumbing and electrical systems under the general direction of the Facilities Manager. The role uses knowledge of building management systems—including building automation, fire alarms, and pneumatic tube systems—and central plant equipment such as boilers, chillers, cooling towers, and VAVs. The Tradesman follows preventive maintenance instructions and helps ensure assigned facilities systems operate safely and efficiently.

The position performs skilled-trade work such as preparation, installation, inspection, cutting, building, restoration, interpreting blueprints and technical publications, pressure testing, calibration, and adjusting operating parameters. It also includes completing repairs and preventive maintenance, maintaining required records, reporting code violations, managing spare parts and supplies, estimating repair time and materials, and safely using tools appropriate to the assignment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Five years of experience.
• Proficiency in basic plumbing and electrical work.
• Knowledge of building management systems, including building automation, fire alarm, and pneumatic tube systems.
• Ability to read and follow preventive maintenance instructions.
• Basic knowledge of central plant equipment, including boilers, chillers, cooling towers, and VAVs.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled-trade work including preparation, installation, inspection, cutting, building, and restoration.
• Interpret blueprints and technical publications; perform pressure testing, calibration, and adjustments to operating parameters.
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance, completing assigned tasks in accordance with applicable regulations and codes.
• Maintain records, reports, and logs in compliance with codes and accreditation and regulatory agency requirements.
• Inform the proper authority when code violations are noticed.
• Order and maintain sufficient spare parts and supplies to support uninterrupted hospital service.
• Estimate the time and materials required for repairs and consider repair cost and downtime when deciding whether to complete work in-house or use a contract service.
• Use required tools correctly and safely to perform assigned trade work.

What This Job Offers

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