Hospital Plumber & Maintenance Tech — 2nd Shift

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis seeks a skilled Journeyman Plumber to maintain and repair hospital plumbing systems, including medical gas, water heaters, backflow devices, and sanitary lines.

You will perform rounds, respond to emergencies, document work in CMMS, and collaborate with Facilities, engineers, and clinical staff to keep patient care uninterrupted. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years as a journeyman plumber, and relevant licenses or

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of experience as a journeyman plumber.
• Cross Connection Control Certification or Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification required within 12 months of employment.
• Journeyman license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of delivering high quality FM services; Maintain facilities related equipment (e.g., keys, Carpentry tools); Utilize strong understanding and background in applicable field.
• Respond to technical queries or issues to provide exceptional customer service and satisfaction; Escalate, as needed.
• Develop an understanding of Facilities maintenance responsibilities and contribute to their compliance.
• Perform rounds of facilities and equipment to ensure proper state and/ or operation; Maintain cleanliness throughout the facilities including accurate records in the systems.
• Ensure a safety focused mindset on all aspects of the position.
• Install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems and equipment including piping, fixtures, valves, pumps, water heaters, backflow prevention devices, and medical gas systems in accordance with applicable codes and healthcare standards.
• Respond to plumbing-related service requests and emergencies, troubleshooting issues promptly to ensure minimal disruption to patient care and hospital operations.
• Complete assigned work orders accurately and efficiently, including detailed documentation of work performed, materials used, and system status updates within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Conduct routine rounds and inspections of hospital plumbing systems to ensure proper operation, code compliance, and preventative maintenance adherence.
• Collaborate with other Facilities staff, engineers, contractors, and clinical personnel to coordinate plumbing work and maintain a safe, functional environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Support compliance with regulatory agencies by ensuring systems meet all applicable health, safety, and environmental codes.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Communication

Team collaboration

Tool operation

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

High school / GED

Tools

CMMS

Carpentry tools

Job description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis seeks a skilled Journeyman Plumber to maintain and repair hospital plumbing systems, including medical gas, water heaters, backflow devices, and sanitary lines.

You will perform rounds, respond to emergencies, document work in CMMS, and collaborate with Facilities, engineers, and clinical staff to keep patient care uninterrupted. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years as a journeyman plumber, and relevant licenses or