Journeyman Plumber

LCMC Health; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health is seeking a skilled Plumber to perform maintenance, repair, and safety checks of plumbing and medical gas systems within our facilities. The role includes dealing with fire sprinkler systems, oxygen and vacuum regulators, and responding to work orders across hospital units.

Candidates should have 3 years of plumbing experience; a bachelor’s degree or equivalent trade training with blueprint and mechanical drawing coursework is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3 years of plumbing or related experience.
• Preferred: experience in clinical/hospital setting.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience with blueprint/sheet metal/mechanical drawing plumbing coursework.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and safety checks on plumbing and gas systems.
• Repair sanitary sewer lines, vents, and clinical gas systems.
• Maintain oxygen, vacuum regulators and medical gas distribution.
• Respond to work orders and water leaks; perform preventive maintenance on fire sprinkler systems.
• Operate tools and equipment; read and interpret drawings and layouts.

Skills

Large-scale water systems

Fire pumps & sprinklers

Medical gas distribution

Hand & power tools

Reading/schematic drawings

MS Office

Adaptability (shift work)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in plumbing trades

Tools

Pipefitting tools

Job description

Your job is more than a job.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

GENERAL DUTIES

• Performs general maintenance and safety checks:
• Installs, maintains, repairs and safety checks all plumbing and natural gas line systems.
• Performs repairs to sanitary sewer lines and vents.
• Installs, maintains, repairs and safety checks clinical air, vacuum, oxygen, nitrous oxide and nitrogen systems.
• Maintains and repairs oxygen and vacuum regulators.
• Enters supply rooms on nursing units as needed to perform necessary job functions.
• Refrains from manipulating or removing any intravenous fluids that are stored in the area.
• Responds to work orders:
• Responds to reported water leaks to determine source and take initial action.
• Performs preventative maintenance:
• Performs monthly preventative maintenance and testing on fire sprinkler systems and fire pump.
• Maintains clear and open drains:
• Keeps drains clear using drain machines or pipe replacement as needed.
• Maintains cleanliness of department:
• Maintains shop, assigned equipment rooms, ensures rooms are clean and organized.

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: 3 years of experience in Plumbing or related area.
• Preferred: Previous experience in a clinical/hospital setting.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree from an approved trade or vocational school with courses in blueprint reading, sheet metal work, mechanical drawing and plumbing or its equivalent in work experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Certification Name: Journey Plumber
  • Required
  • Issuer: Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors
  • Licensure Speciality: Trade Licensure
  • Entity:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Experience with large scale building water and waste systems.
• Strong knowledge in the care and maintenance of fire pumps and sprinkler systems.
• Working knowledge of medical gas distribution systems.
• Operates hand tools, power tools, equipment and electrical testing equipment requiring manual dexterity.
• Ability to understand complex oral and written instructions, schematic drawings and layouts.
• Utilize computer, printer, copier, telephone, calculator, cell phone and 2-way radios. Working knowledge of MS Office software products.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse population.
• Ability to work alternative/shift work schedules including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime hours.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Does this position formally supervise employees? No

WORK SHIFT:

Days (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community.

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

About East Jefferson General Hospital

East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one‑of‑a‑kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we’re only beginning to realize our greatest potential. Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital.

Your extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one‑size‑fits‑all, think one‑of‑a‑kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

Simple things make the difference.