Plumber

Trinity Health MI; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health MI is seeking a Hospital Plumber to maintain, install, and repair the hospital plumbing distribution system. The role supports safe, reliable operations and requires a current plumber’s license and at least 1 year of plumbing experience.

Day shift, full-time position with standard hours and variable weekends/holidays. Education offers high school diploma or GED, with Associate’s degree preferred. Join a team focused on patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Associate’s degree or equivalent training.
• Minimum: Current plumber’s license.
• Minimum: One year plumbing experience.
• Preferred: Five or more years hospital plumbing experience.
• Working knowledge of basic hand tools and test equipment.
• Ability to follow written instructions and document actions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, installation and maintenance of hospital water and drain systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and document results to comply with regulatory standards.
• Diagnose problems using electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, or hydraulic methods and document results.
• Interact with clinical staff to resolve operational problems.
• Complete Daily Time Sheet in AIMS to track work orders and maintenance.
• Determine need for replacement parts and supplies and order as appropriate.
• Coordinate with outside service organizations when necessary and ensure proper documentation.
• Maintain safety precautions to protect patients and staff from hazards.
• Promote teamwork and seek continual process improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hand tools proficiency

Written instructions adherence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or equivalent training

Job description

Hours: 7am-3:30pm with variable weekends and holidays

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Position Summary

Maintains, installs, and repairs plumbing equipment. Provides for the reliable and safe operation of the hospital plumbing distribution system.

Education

• Minimum: A high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
• Preferred: An Associate's degree (two-year program or two to three years of college) or equivalent formal training.

Credentials / Licensure

• Minimum: A current plumber’s license
• Preferred: A current plumber’s license

Related Experience

• Minimum: One year plumbing experience
• Preferred: Five or more years experience, hospital experience preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of and ability to use basic hand tools and the test equipment specific to the field.
• Ability to follow written instructions, perform tasks and document actions taken.

Essential Functions

• Assists in planning, installation, and maintenance of hospital water and drain systems
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment according to established procedures and guidelines and document results of activities performed to comply with all regulatory accreditation and licensing standards.
• Performs corrective maintenance including diagnosing problems using electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, or other sciences and document results of activities performed to comply with all regulatory accreditation and licensing standards.
• Interacts with clinical staff to understand and resolve operational problems.
• Completes Daily Time Sheet in AIMS to track work orders and preventative maintenance, and miscellaneous work done.
• Determines need for replacement parts and supplies and order as appropriate.
• Coordinates and monitors support efforts with outside service organizations when necessary to make sure the work they perform is appropriate and documented.
• Maintains age specific safety precautions including: No small, sharp objects, or tools that may injure patients or visitors will be left out. Hallways and pathways will be free of debris, equipment, tools and liquid spills.
• Promotes teamwork by keeping others informed, participating effectively in group decision making, working to accomplish team objectives and projects, and by soliciting feedback about one's effectiveness as a team member.
• Continually improves processes by seeking ways to eliminate and reduce waste.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.