Plumber

Baptist; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Jackson, Mississippi, seeks a skilled Plumber to install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems in various settings including industrial and commercial buildings.

The ideal candidate has completed an Apprentice Program and holds a Journeyman License along with a Driver's license. Responsibilities include performing preventive maintenance, inspections, and making alterations to existing systems as needed.

Qualifications

• Completion of an Apprentice Program is required.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair and maintain plumbing systems and fixtures.
• Perform plumbing related preventive maintenance procedures.
• Inspect and clean mechanical equipment and work areas.
• Perform plumbing related construction and alterations.
• Recommend improvements for plumbing systems.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

High school graduate or G.E.D.

Tools

Journeyman License

Driver's license

Job description

Job Summary

Install, repair and maintain plumbing systems and fixtures in non‑residential, commercial, institutional, industrial or public buildings. The Plumber reads blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the layout of plumbing systems, water supply networks and waste drainage systems. The Plumber will then plan, install and service plumbing systems, fixtures, piping equipment and controls. These piping systems may be used to transport water, waste, gases and hot liquids. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs plumbing related maintenance on equipment in accordance with manufacturer's recommended procedures and specifications to ensure proper operation and minimize downtime of critical mechanical equipment, medical facility systems, plumbing, medical gas systems and roof systems.
• Performs plumbing related preventive maintenance procedures on all operating mechanical equipment, medical facility systems, plumbing, medical gas and roof systems as recommended by equipment manufacturers, standard engineering practices and hospital policies and procedures to ensure continued equipment operation and minimize unscheduled corrective maintenance.
• Performs shutdown and startup procedures on equipment in accordance with seasonal comfort requirements and as recommended by equipment manufacturers, standard engineering practices and hospital policies and procedures to ensure efficient equipment operation, maximize efficiency and extend equipment life while equipment is in use and during seasonal periods of non‑use.
• Inspects mechanical equipment, work areas and mechanical spaces as assigned, corrects deficiencies and cleans as required by OSHA, mechanical standards, hospital policies, and as directed by superiors to ensure proper equipment operation and that mechanical spaces and work areas are kept clean and safe.
• Performs plumbing related construction, installation and alterations for new and existing mechanical and facility systems. Recommends system and procedural improvements to Foreman by evaluating plumbing systems, components and maintenance procedures in the field to ensure maximum performance and efficiency of both equipment and maintenance staff.
• Completes assigned tasks.

Experience

Minimum Required: Completion of Apprentice Program.

Education

Minimum Required: High school graduate or G.E.D.

Training

Appropriate training.

Special Skills

Basic computer literacy skills required.

Licensure

• Journeyman License
• Driver's license (current) required