Healthcare Plumbing Specialist — On-Site

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental care programs

Retirement benefits

Family-friendly programs

Job summary

Duke University is seeking a skilled plumber to install, maintain, and repair essential plumbing systems on-site in Durham, NC. The role emphasizes adherence to state and local codes and collaboration with healthcare settings when applicable.

Minimum qualifications include a GED or high school diploma, and at least 2 years of plumbing installation/repair experience with a valid North Carolina driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Education/Training: High school diploma or GED, or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in the installation and repair of plumbing systems and fixtures.
• Valid NC driver's license and a driving history acceptable under the Safe Driving Policy.
• Ability to read plans and follow codes.

Responsibilities

• Install, connect and test plumbing fixtures such as urinals, water closets, wash basins, sinks and drinking fountains, compressed air fixtures, and such gas-fired equipment as heat furnaces and processing tanks.
• Monitor and troubleshoot plumbing breakdowns by diagnosing trouble and repairing, replacing or taking other corrective action as necessary.
• Determine routing of pipe and location of such plumbing fixtures, accessories and equipment by following trade practice specifications, blueprints, sketches and codes.
• Indicate lines and points on walls, floors, ceiling and open areas or set stakes to locate pipe routes, inlets, outlets, connections, fixtures and equipment; prepare working sketch as required.
• Follow a predetermined PM schedule if assigned to maintenance areas.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Skills

Plumbing installation

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

N.C. Driver's license

Job description

Duke University is seeking a skilled plumber to install, maintain, and repair essential plumbing systems on-site in Durham, NC. The role emphasizes adherence to state and local codes and collaboration with healthcare settings when applicable.

Minimum qualifications include a GED or high school diploma, and at least 2 years of plumbing installation/repair experience with a valid North Carolina driver’s license.