Plumber

EPBH Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradley Hospital is seeking a skilled Plumbing/Steam Technician to maintain and repair its plumbing, steam, and boiler systems under Facilities Management. This role reports to the Facilities Management Foreman and emphasizes safety, quality, and adherence to hospital policies.

A Rhode Island license and several years of experience are required, with a daytime M-F shift and driving duties as needed. Join Brown University Health's Bradley Hospital to help ensure reliable operations across

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Rhode Island plumbing, steam fitting and sprinkler licenses are required.
• Three to five years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs and inspects all plumbing, steam and heating work.
• Coordinates shutdowns with supervisor for repairs.
• Investigates defects and fixes leaks and blockages.
• Maintains and installs plumbing systems and boilers.
• Ensures safety, quality, and infection control policies.

Skills

Plumbing

Steam fitting

Sprinkler licenses

Education

High school diploma

Job description

SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Facilities Management Foreman, responsible for repair, maintenance, renovations and construction of all plumbing and steam systems within the hospital and its related buildings, including the operation of the boiler plant. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs, oversees and inspects all plumbing, steam and heating work performed by hospital and contract employees.
• Works with the Facilities Management manager and/or Foreman to coordinate the shut-down for repairs to plumbing, steam and heating systems.
• Performs investigations to determine and locate defects in system and correct leaks, blockage and other problems as required.
• Repair water and steam operated equipment as required by work order, emergency calls or direct assignment.
• Study blueprints and diagrams to ascertain layout, location and specifications of items to be installed, prepare quantity and cost of material required; resolve any problems encountered.
• Maintain inventory of frequently used materials.
• Brings to the attention of the Facilities Management Manager and/or Foreman frequently repaired equipment for possible replacement.
• Maintain plumbing, steam and hot water heating systems, including storm, sanitary waste, domestic hot and cold water, fire protection systems, gas lines and steam boilers.
• Install plumbing, steam systems and hot water heating systems as outlined above through the use of necessary tools, fittings, valves and piping.
• Maintain quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures and objectives.
• Performs all duties in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with established Bradley Hospital, Facilities Management Department policy and the Fleet Risk Control policy and procedure.
• Must have a good driving record, meet and maintain the appropriate valid driver’s licenses in order to operate motor vehicle as required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, and in accordance with the Brown University Health Fleet Risk Control policy.
• Perform other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BASIC KNOWLEDGE:Completion of or equivalent to high school education. Knowledge of building codes required. State of Rhode Island plumbing, steam fitting and sprinkler licenses required.
• EXPERIENCE:Three to five years of experience.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

May provide technical supervision of assigned personnel.

Job Details

Pay Range: $31.00-$51.16

EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location: Bradley Hospital - 1011 Veterans Memorial Pkwy East Providence, Rhode Island 02915

Work Type: (M-F 7:00am-3:30pm) Work Shift: Day Daily Hours: 8 hours Driving Required: Yes

Company Information

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island. Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself.