Master Plumber

Ascension Healthcare; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading healthcare organization focused on providing holistic care. As a Master Plumber, you will play a vital role in maintaining essential plumbing systems within the Medical Center. This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to ensure compliance with regulations while contributing to the health of the community. With a commitment to employee well-being, the organization provides various benefits including paid time off, health insurance options, and retirement plans. If you are a skilled tradesperson looking to make a positive impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Licensed Master Plumber required prior to hire.
• 3-5 years of work experience in plumbing required.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain gas, steam, water, and heating systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on plumbing systems.
• Assist in training new employees and coordinate repairs.

Skills

Plumbing

Preventative Maintenance

Blueprint Interpretation

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Two years post-high school education in Applied Science and Technology

Job description

**Details**

+ **Department:** Maintenance

+ **Schedule:** Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM

+ **Hospital:** Ascension Borgess

+ **Location:** Kalamazoo, MI

**Benefits**

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer._

**Responsibilities**

Responsible for installing and maintaining the gas, steam, water, air, heating, and waste disposal systems in the Medical Center and it's properties and ensures each system is in compliance with all requirements, codes, and regulations.

+ Assist other skilled trades and general maintenance personnel as assigned. In doing so, may assist with assembly of equipment.

+ Perform maintenance and repair functions. Ensure that the affected department is prepared for and is minimally inconvenienced by work performed.

+ Requisition all supplies, materials necessary to complete tasks. Estimate time and material cost for plumbing projects. May use a truck or other vehicles for acquiring items.

+ Perform preventative maintenance on a scheduled basis. Locats and eliminate malfunction in non routine situations.

+ Repair walls where penetrations have been made to gain access or repair plumbing.

+ Sign for work hours for maintenance personnel assisting with plumbing work.

+ Interpret blueprints and works from sketches or verbal instructions. Assist trade personnel and contractors as necessary to coordinate repairs to plumbing

+ Act as a resource for the Medical Center. Ensure that plumbing systems are adequate for stated needs and that all codes, requirements and regulation are strictly followed. Serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems or issues. Pull State Plumbing Permits for the Medical Center.

+ Assist in the orientation and training of new employees. May provide structured in-services on points of particular interest or concern.

+ The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

**Requirements**

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

+ Licensed Master Plumber obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

+ High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) required. Two (2) years post-high school education in Applied Science and Technology or equivalent preferred. and Three (3) to five (5) years of workexperience is required.

**Additional Preferences**

No additional preferences.

**Why Join Our Team**

Ascension Michigan operates 16 hospitals and more than 300 related healthcare facilities that together employ nearly 23,000 compassionate associates. When you join our care teams, you join a team dedicated to providing spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of the communities we serve throughout Michigan.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

**Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp\_10\_20.pdf) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

**This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.**