Plumber

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, New Jersey seeks a master journey‑level plumber to install, service, and repair mechanical plumbing equipment across hospital facilities. Under general supervision, you will lead staff, perform inspections, and respond to emergencies to keep water, gas, steam, and drainage systems safe and compliant.

You will troubleshoot issues, complete work orders, and document work performed while adhering to safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates skills and knowledge to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve maintenance and plumbing issues.
• Operates, maintains, repairs, and installs plumbing systems, fixtures, heating and steam systems, regulator valves, and related equipment.
• Performs routine and emergency repairs throughout the hospital, including patient rooms and public areas.
• Completes work orders promptly and provides detailed documentation of work performed.
• Uses appropriate tools, equipment, and materials while ensuring economical and efficient use of resources.
• Participates in snow removal and snow team activities as needed.
• Conducts building rounds to ensure systems operate properly and the campus remains safe for patients, visitors, and employees.
• Monitors work areas to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and safety standards.
• Identifies and reports existing or potential safety hazards involving buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Maintains tools and equipment in proper working condition and ensures appropriate storage.
• Follows applicable safety standards and building regulations when performing repairs, replacements, and maintenance.
• Responds promptly to emergency calls involving system or equipment failures.
• Works scheduled hours, on-call shifts, and overtime as needed.

Job description

About Us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by

Short Description

Under general supervision, perform master journey-level work in the installation, maintenance, inspection, modification, remodel, and repair of mechanical plumbing equipment and fixtures for water, gas, oil, steam, sewage, fire sprinkler/prevention, and refrigeration-related plumbing systems; act as lead worker to other classified staff in the area; and perform work as required. Incumbents maintain, troubleshoot, and test plumbing systems; assemble, install, and repair pumps, pipes, fittings, and fixtures

• Demonstrates skills and knowledge to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve maintenance and plumbing issues.

• Operates, maintains, repairs, and installs plumbing systems, fixtures, heating and steam systems, regulator valves, and related equipment.

• Performs routine and emergency repairs throughout the hospital, including patient rooms and public areas.

• Completes work orders promptly and provides detailed documentation of work performed.

• Uses appropriate tools, equipment, and materials while ensuring economical and efficient use of resources.

• Participates in snow removal and snow team activities as needed.

• Conducts building rounds to ensure systems operate properly and the campus remains safe for patients, visitors, and employees.

• Monitors work areas to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and safety standards.

• Identifies and reports existing or potential safety hazards involving buildings, grounds, and equipment.

• Maintains tools and equipment in proper working condition and ensures appropriate storage.

• Follows applicable safety standards and building regulations when performing repairs, replacements, and maintenance.

• Responds promptly to emergency calls involving system or equipment failures.

• Works scheduled hours, on-call shifts, and overtime as needed.