Plumber, Full-time

Spaulding Hospital - Boston and Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a skilled plumber to ensure all plumbing systems operate optimally. This role involves routine installations, maintenance, and testing of equipment, as well as collaborating with contractors for cost analysis. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of plumbing supplies, effective communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and innovation while contributing to essential healthcare services.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and perform arithmetic calculations.
• Licensure as a plumber in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain medical gas systems and complete documentation per guidelines.
• Install, repair, and maintain piping systems for water, sewage, gas, steam, and air.
• Conduct daily rounds to ensure mechanical equipment is functioning.

Skills

Knowledge of plumbing supplies and equipment

Ability to read blueprints and piping diagrams

Working knowledge of automated building maintenance systems

Effective verbal, electronic, and written communications skills

Computer proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Ensure all plumbing systems operate as designed, to include routine installations, maintenance and testing of equipment and systems, calibrations Ensure all plumbing systems operate as designed, to include routine installations, maintenance and testing of equipment and systems, calibrations and repair and related piping. Solicit and prepare costing estimates to support a 'fee for service'. Work with contractors to do a cost analysis for equipment or systems pay back and utility rebates. Work on special projects and program to support construction and renovation projects. Monitor the installation and repair of equipment and systems by contractors during construction and renovation projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Medical gas systems are maintained and documentation completed per department and regulatory guidelines.

• Piping systems for water, sewage, gas, steam and air are installed, repaired and maintained per department standards.

• Pool is maintained to meet regulatory guidelines.

• Replacement parts, material, and tools are ordered and maintained to meet needs of work orders.

• Stock and material lists are prepared to complete work order requests and other routine work.

• Daily rounds are completed to ensure mechanical equipment is functioning and malfunctions are reported to appropriate parties.

• Documentation reflects repairs, replacement parts and adjustments as per department and regulatory guidelines.

• Preventative maintenance program is established and maintained per established timeframes.

• Trucks and other mechanical equipment are operated and maintained in safe and serviceable condition.

• Safety equipment and tools are readily available and in working order.

• Emergency and routine repairs are responded to within department timeframes.

• Work areas are kept clean and equipment, tools, and supplies are properly stored before leaving such areas on breaks and end of shifts per safety and regulations.

• Daily work sheets are completed and submitted per department standards.

• Assistance is provided to the various trades in the installation, maintenance or basic repair of equipment, piping, electric, HVAC systems and snow removal per department standards.

• Customer service and quality improvement efforts are supported with active participation to meet established goals.

• Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.

• PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.

Qualifications and Experience

Education/Degree

Required

• Must be able to read, write, and perform arithmetic calculations at a level generally acquired through a high school education.

Licensure

Required

Licensure as a plumber in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required.

Skills(Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.

Required

• Knowledge of plumbing supplies and equipment and the ability to read blueprints and piping diagrams.

• Working knowledge of automated building maintenance systems.

• Effective verbal, electronic and written communications skills using the English language

• Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.

• Maintain variable work schedule to meet the needs of the department (e.g., evenings, holidays, weekends, on-call).

Preferred

• Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.

• Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.

• Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.

• High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations

• Attention to detail

M-F 7:30am-4pm

The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.