Apprentice Plumber - Rapid City, SD

Crothall Healthcare; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identify Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Legal Services

Commuter Benefits

FSAs

Job summary

Crothall Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, seeks a Plumbing & Utilities Operations Manager to plan and direct daily maintenance of plumbing systems across the medical center. This role ensures all work complies with Joint Commission, NFPA, and regulatory standards while coordinating materials and staff.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of plumbing experience, hospital plumbing background, and strong reading/writing English skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college preferred.
• 3–5 years of plumbing experience; hospital plumbing experience preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and comprehend English.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and handle temperature changes.
• Must be able to maneuver large trucks in confined spaces and lift heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and schedules plumbing maintenance and repair activities.
• Monitors work orders to ensure proper labor, supplies, and materials allocation.
• Provides safety guidance to staff to protect patients, staff and visitors.
• Conducts site inspections to ensure work meets job specifications and regulations.
• Recommends and implements area policies and procedures.
• Estimates parts and materials needed for tasks.
• Coordinates with vendors and contractors for repairs and maintenance.
• Complies with Joint Commission, NFPA and other regulatory requirements.
• Supervises maintenance of select mechanical systems as directed.

Skills

Plumbing experience

Hospital plumbing experience

English language proficiency

Physical stamina

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

College preferred

Job description

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Crothall Healthcare

Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself. At Crothall Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, you’ll join a culture built on caring for people and creating a true sense of belonging. Our careers are filled with purpose and empower you to transform healthcare experiences while building lasting relationships.

Crothall provides specialized, high-quality, innovative support services exclusively to the healthcare industry. As the market leader in Environmental Services (EVS), we support nearly 1,300 accounts, many of which are ranked among the nation’s top hospitals. With nearly 30,000 team members, we hold ourselves to high standards of detail, safety, and excellence. We empower and uplift each other by working together, take responsibility for doing the right thing, and believe there is no limit to our potential when we grow together across Environmental Services, Patient Transportation, Patient Observation, Facilities Management, Healthcare Technology Solutions, Ambulatory Services, and Sterile Processing.

Job Summary Plans and directs the daily operations of plumbing and utility maintenance responsibilities including planning and use of materials and inspection of plumbing equipment and systems, as well as ensuring all work performed meets regulations throughout the medical center.

Responsibilities:

• Plans, coordinates and schedules the activities of skilled trades staff in the maintenance and repair of Medical Center buildings and equipment
• Monitors work orders to completion of projects to ensure that labor, supplies and materials are charged to appropriate work orders
• Provides direction to staff in the proper methods to use in the performance of their duties to ensure the safety of patients, staff and visitors
• Conducts inspections of work sites to ensure that the work conforms and complies with the job specifications.
• Recommends and implements policies and procedures for assigned area
• Estimates equipment parts and materials needed to complete assigned work
• Maintains communication with vendors, contractors, departmental personnel to coordinate activities and information regarding the repair, alteration and maintenance of equipment, machinery, systems and buildings
• Conduct all work in accordance with the Joint Commission, NFPA and all other applicable regulatory agencies.
• Supervise maintenance of select mechanical systems/equipment and associated maintenance staff as directed by the Facilities Engineering Director.

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or GED, College Preferred
• 3-5 years of plumbing experience
• Hospital plumbing experience preferred
• Must be able to read, write, speak and comprehend the English language
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and withstand changing temperature conditions
• Must be able to maneuver large trucks in and out of elevator and down corridors with ease
• Must be able to lift and push heavy equipment
• Must be able to bend with ease

Benefits For Our Team Members

• Full-time and part-time positions are offered the following benefits: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identify Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and other voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
• Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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Crothall is a member of Compass Group. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

Crothall maintains a drug-free workplace.