On-Call Hospital Plumber & Steamfit Technician

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Healthcare Inc. is seeking a Plumber/Steampipe Fitter for their Norfolk General Hospital. This on-site role involves inspection and repair of plumbing systems, maintenance of medical gas distributions, and hydronic systems.

Applicants must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent, with at least four years of experience or relevant training. A Journeyman Plumber license is required within 90 days of hire. The position entails a rotating schedule with on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Requires a Journeyman Plumber license obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Must have four years of relevant experience or equivalent vocational training.
• Some certifications like Anti-Backflow must be acquired within one year.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair pipes, fittings, and plumbing fixtures.
• Maintain and repair medical gas distribution systems.
• Work a rotating schedule with weekends and on-call as needed.

Skills

Pipe inspection and repair

Knowledge of plumbing fixtures

Medical air and suction systems operation

Heating and cooling hydronic systems maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Trade school certification

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Plumber/Steampipe Fitter

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital/Norfolk, Virginia

(On-site position)

The Plumber/Steampipe Fitter is responsible for inspecting and repairing pipes, fittings, and plumbing fixtures related to the heating, water, gas and drainage systems. This individual will also be responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of medical air and suction systems, medical gasses to include the distribution, piping, and terminal connections in addition to being responsible for maintenance and repair of heating and cooling hydronic systems.

High School Grad or equivalent required. Four years of relevant experience OR 240 hours of vocational training required. Journeyman Plumber licensure must be obtained within 90 days (or less) from date of hire.

Depending on location, facility may require MLB upon hire. Some sites require individuals to obtain Anti-Backflow certification within one year of employment MPLB preferred.

Education

• High School Diploma/equivalent or trade school (Required)
• Four years of relevant experience OR 240 hours of vocational training required. Journeyman Plumber licensure must be obtained within 90 days (or less) from date of hire.

Certification/Licensure

• Certification or License (Required) : If one does not currently hold the Journeyman's license, Journeyman Plumber licensure must be obtained within 90 days (or less) from date of hire

Experience

• Four years of relevant experience OR
• 240 hours of vocational training required.
• Journeyman Plumber licensure must be obtained within 90 days (or less) from date of hire.

Position is "Mission Essential" personnel

Facilities employee must be within 1/2 hour return to SNGH

Rotating schedule, weekends and on-call required

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $32.96 - $50.09 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School. In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.ed Imaging Center at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is conveniently located in the heart of Virginia Beach and offers high-speed digital diagnostic equipment that provides faster and more precise results. The center provides one of the region's most advanced imaging technologies interpreted by board certified radiologists specializing in various areas of imaging.