Facilities Plumber

St Vincent De Paul; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St Vincent de Paul is seeking a skilled Facilities Plumber in Phoenix, AZ to manage maintenance, troubleshooting, and emergency repairs of plumbing systems within the facility. The role emphasizes compliance with local codes and safe operation in a hospital-like environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining water lines, drainage, gas lines, and water heaters; performing preventive maintenance; and coordinating with external contractors for major projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; vocational training preferred.
• Journeyman or Master Plumber license required; backflow certification a plus.
• 5+ years of hands-on commercial/institutional/plants plumbing experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings; knowledge of codes.
• Capable of lifting up to 80 lbs and working in tight spaces.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair water lines, ejector systems, gas lines, valves, backflow preventers, and heaters.
• Unclog and jet sewer lines, floor drains, sinks, and storm drains with equipment.
• Measure, cut, thread, solder, and assemble piping networks for remodels.
• Perform preventive maintenance on boilers, pumps, and boosters.
• Log tasks into CMMS and ensure compliance with codes; manage emergencies on-call.
• Coordinate with contractors on capital projects.

Skills

Blueprints interpretation

Pipe sizing & water pressure

Preventive maintenance

Diagnostics tools

Soldering & threading

Root-clearing equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Plumbing apprenticeship preferred

Tools

Power threading machines

Soldering torches

Hydro-jetting equipment

Diagnostic tools

Job description

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Facilities Plumber

Full Time Phoenix, AZ, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2063

Job title:Facilities Plumber

Department:Facilities

FLSA Status:Non- Exempt

Safety Sensitive:Yes - Cannot Accommodate Medical Marijuana Cards

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Facilities Plumber to manage the upkeep, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and emergency repair of all plumbing and mechanical systems within our facility. The ideal candidate ensures all work complies with local plumbing codes, minimizes building downtime, and delivers high safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• System Maintenance & Repair: Inspect, diagnose, and repair broken water lines, sewage ejector systems, gas lines, flush valves, backflow preventers, and commercial water heaters.
• Drain Clearing: Unclog and jet main sewer lines, floor drains, sink traps, and storm drains using mechanical augers or hydro-jetting equipment.
• Installation & Upgrades: Measure, cut, thread, solder, and assemble pipe networks (PVC, copper, PEX, galvanized steel) for building remodels or fixture replacements.
• Preventive Maintenance: Execute scheduled maintenance routines in mechanical rooms, boilers, circulating pumps, and booster heaters to prevent system failures.
• Work Order & Compliance Management: Log completed tasks into the facility's Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and adhere to local/state building and safety codes.
• Emergency Response: Provide on-call or immediate response to critical plumbing emergencies during or after standard working hours.
• Contractor Coordination: Assist or oversee outside specialty contractors during major capital construction or specialized utility projects.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED required. Vocational training or completion of a recognized plumbing apprenticeship is strongly preferred.
• License: Valid state Journeyman or Master Plumber license. Backflow prevention certification is a plus.
• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on commercial, institutional, or industrial plumbing and facilities maintenance experience.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
  • Expert knowledge of pipe sizing, water pressure regulation, and drainage dynamics.
  • Comfortable using diagnostic tools, power threading machines, soldering torches, and heavy root-clearing equipment.
• Physical & Environmental Demands: Ability to lift up to 80 lbs, stand, crawl, kneel, climb ladders, and work in tight mechanical spaces or diverse weather conditions.
• Driver's License: Valid state driver’s license with a clean driving record.