Plumber

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a skilled plumber to install, maintain and repair water, sewer, steam, and gas systems within its Cedar Crest facilities. You will analyze blueprints, perform inspections, and respond to service requests in a fast-paced hospital environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or technical training in plumbing, 3 years of commercial/industrial plumbing experience (or less with technical school), ability to read drawings, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with required experience, or equivalent.
• Technical School Diploma in Plumbing or related trade.
• 3 years plumber experience in commercial/industrial setting, or <1 year with Technical School Diploma.
• Ability to read drawings/figures to understand layout of water supply, waste, and venting systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Skill in using hand and power tools to measure, cut, bend, and thread pipes.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes blueprints and specifications to understand building layout.
• Maintains and repairs piping, valves, fixtures, drainage, steam and gas systems.
• Performs inspections, testing and preventative maintenance to meet codes and standards.
• Responds to trouble calls and emergency situations.
• Performs minor maintenance of electrical, mechanical equipment, HVAC, structures.
• Assists department colleagues across trades.
• Uses CMMS to document time and work completed.
• Maintains inventory and procures parts as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Tool use

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED with required experience

Technical School Diploma in Plumbing or related trade

Tools

CMMS

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation’s most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the “Best Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We’re a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an ‘A’ grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN’s commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you’re considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Installs, maintains and repairs water, sewer, steam, and gas systems. Performs inspections, testing and preventative maintenance of water, sewer, fire suppression, steam and gas systems. Provides general facility maintenance.

Job Duties

• Analyzes blueprints and specifications in order to understand the existing building’s layout of pipes, drainage systems, and other plumbing systems.
• Provides maintenance and repair of piping, valves, fixtures, drainage systems, steam, and gas systems.
• Performs inspections, testing and preventative maintenance of water, sewer, fire suppression, steam and gas systems, ensuring compliance with state, local codes and Joint Commission standards.
• Responds to trouble calls, work requests and emergency situations.
• Performs minor maintenance of electrical, mechanical equipment, HVAC, systems, structures and other general maintenance.
• Assists department colleagues of all trades.
• Utilizes the CMMS work order system and documents time and work completed, all in a timely manner.
• Maintains inventory and acquires parts as needed to perform repairs.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with required years of experience or
• Technical School Diploma in Plumbing or related trade
• 3 years experience as a plumber in commercial or industrial setting or
• Less than 1 year with Technical School Diploma
• Ability to read drawings and figures to understand the layout of water supply, waste, and venting systems.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Skill in using hand and power tools and machines to measure, cut, bend, and thread pipes.
• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Physical Demands

Lift over 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 140 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. short distances. Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address:

1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd

Primary Location:

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday Day Shift, Variable with Holiday and On-Call rotation

Department:

1004-09163 Facilities Management - CC