Hospital Plumber & Steam Systems Specialist

Bradley Hospital; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradley Hospital in Providence, RI is seeking a skilled Facilities Technician to repair, maintain, renovate and construct plumbing and steam systems across the hospital and related buildings. The role requires coordinating shutdowns, reading blueprints, and ensuring safety and quality across all work, with a focus on boiler plant operation.

The ideal candidate brings Rhode Island licenses for plumbing, steam fitting and sprinklers, plus 3–5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of or equivalent to high school education.
• Knowledge of building codes required.
• State of Rhode Island plumbing, steam fitting and sprinkler licenses required.
• Three to five years of experience.
• May provide technical supervision of assigned personnel.

Responsibilities

• Performs, oversees and inspects all plumbing, steam and heating work performed by hospital and contract employees.
• Coordinate shut-downs for repairs to plumbing, steam and heating systems.
• Investigates to determine and locate defects and correct leaks, blockage and other problems as required.
• Repair water and steam operated equipment as required by work order, emergency calls or direct assignment.
• Study blueprints and diagrams to ascertain layout, location and specifications of items to be installed; prepare quantity and cost of material required.
• Maintain inventory of frequently used materials.
• Maintain plumbing, steam and hot water heating systems, including storm, sanitary waste, domestic hot and cold water, fire protection systems, gas lines and steam boilers.
• Install plumbing and steam systems and hot water heating systems as outlined above through the use of necessary tools, fittings, valves and piping.
• Maintain quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control in accordance with hospital policies.
• Perform duties safely and in accordance with Bradley Hospital policies.
• Must have a valid driver’s license to operate motor vehicle as required.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Building codes

Plumbing license

Steam fitting license

Sprinkler license

Supervisory responsibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Three to five years experience

Job description

Bradley Hospital in Providence, RI is seeking a skilled Facilities Technician to repair, maintain, renovate and construct plumbing and steam systems across the hospital and related buildings. The role requires coordinating shutdowns, reading blueprints, and ensuring safety and quality across all work, with a focus on boiler plant operation.

The ideal candidate brings Rhode Island licenses for plumbing, steam fitting and sprinklers, plus 3–5 years of relevant experience.