Plumber Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Completion of or equivalent to high school education.
• Knowledge of building codes required.
• State of Rhode Island plumbing, steam fitting, and sprinkler licenses required.
• Three to five years of experience.
• Must have a good driving record.
• Must meet and maintain the appropriate valid driver’s licenses in order to operate motor vehicle as required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, and in accordance with the Brown University Health Fleet Risk Control policy.

Responsibilities

• Performs, oversees, and inspects all plumbing, steam, and heating work performed by hospital and contract employees.
• Works with the Facilities Management manager and/or Foreman to coordinate shut-downs for repairs to plumbing, steam, and heating systems.
• Performs investigations to determine and locate defects in systems and correct leaks, blockages, and other problems as required.
• Repairs water and steam-operated equipment as required by work order, emergency calls, or direct assignment.
• Studies blueprints and diagrams to ascertain the layout, location, and specifications of items to be installed, prepares quantity and cost of materials required, and resolves any problems encountered.
• Maintains inventory of frequently used materials.
• Brings frequently repaired equipment to the attention of the Facilities Management Manager and/or Foreman for possible replacement.
• Maintains plumbing, steam, and hot water heating systems, including storm, sanitary waste, domestic hot and cold water, fire protection systems, gas lines, and steam boilers.
• Installs plumbing, steam systems, and hot water heating systems as outlined above using necessary tools, fittings, valves, and piping.
• Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Performs all duties in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with established Bradley Hospital, Facilities Management Department policy, and the Fleet Risk Control policy and procedure.
• Must have a good driving record, meet and maintain the appropriate valid driver’s licenses to operate a motor vehicle as required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, and in accordance with the Brown University Health Fleet Risk Control policy.
• Performs other related duties as required.