Plant Plumber – Day Shift (On-Call, Rotating Weekends)

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc.; Pottsville (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc. is seeking a skilled Plumber to install, maintain and repair water, sewer, steam and gas systems across our facilities.

You will read blueprints, perform inspections and respond to emergency calls, with CMMS documentation and teamwork with other trades. This is a full-time day-shift position in a hospital environment, with on-call rotation and opportunities to contribute to safe, compliant operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; plumbing tech diploma helpful.
• 3 years experience as a plumber in commercial/industrial settings or less than 1 year with a tech diploma.
• Ability to read drawings/figures for water supply, waste and venting layouts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and skill with hand/power tools.
• Ability to reason through problems and select best repair solutions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze blueprints and specifications to understand the building's pipe layout.
• Maintain/repair piping, valves, fixtures, drainage, steam, and gas systems.
• Perform inspections, testing, and preventive maintenance per codes and standards.
• Respond to trouble calls and emergency situations; coordinate with other trades as needed.
• Document work using CMMS and manage inventory for repairs.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Power tools

Piping systems

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Technical School Diploma in Plumbing

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc. is seeking a skilled Plumber to install, maintain and repair water, sewer, steam and gas systems across our facilities.

You will read blueprints, perform inspections and respond to emergency calls, with CMMS documentation and teamwork with other trades. This is a full-time day-shift position in a hospital environment, with on-call rotation and opportunities to contribute to safe, compliant operations.