Plumber

Memorial Home Services; Lincoln (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Health is seeking an experienced plumber to provide maintenance across hospital facilities. You will install, repair and maintain plumbing systems in accordance with NFPA and Joint Commission standards, working on water, steam and related systems.

The role requires four years of plumbing experience, a valid Illinois plumbing license, a clean driving record, and forklift certification or the ability to obtain one. This is an on-site position with on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Four years of plumbing experience required.
• Commercial and healthcare plumbing experience strongly preferred.
• State Plumbing License required.
• Illinois driver’s license and clean driving record required.
• OSHA forklift certification required or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Establish work priorities and coordinate pipe, fittings and fixtures installation per codes and specifications.
• Install plumbing for water, steam, condensate, sewer, vents and sterilizing equipment.
• Study plans to determine tools, sequence and aids.
• Inspect structures to avoid obstructions or structural weaknesses.
• Install and repair fixtures such as sinks, toilets, water heaters and related equipment.
• Repair leaks by replacing washers and pipes; clear clogged drains.
• Perform preventative maintenance and document activities.
• Notify supervisor if asbestos is present in work area.
• Interact courteously with patients and hospital staff; maintain professional appearance.
• Follow safety procedures and contribute to department goals.
• Coordinate work to meet patient and visitor needs; optimize time and materials.
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to calls as needed.

Skills

Plumbing

Blueprints

Forklift operation

Reading codes (NFPA/Joint Commission)

Basic computer literacy

Job description

Our Plumber provides plumbing maintenance to all areas of Memorial Health as assigned. Ensures that work is completed per established policies/procedures, work order specifications, and appropriate codes.n

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

• State Plumbing License required.
• Certification in backflow preventers preferred.
• Must possess valid Illinois driver's license and must be deemed as an acceptable driver in accordance with the MHS Fleet Safety Policy (five year MVR will be required).
• In this position, one will be required to be an OSHA certified forklift operator. On site and hands on training will be provided by department leader to meet this requirement.

Experience:

• Four years of plumbing experience required. Commercial and/or healthcare experience strongly preferred.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to read, understand and apply complex building codes such as NFPA and Joint Commission.
• Demonstrated ability to apply plumbing theory, read/understand blueprints, and other technical specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for long periods of time.
• Have basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities:

• Establishes work priorities ensuring efficient organization and coordination of activities with installing, and repairing pipes, fittings and fixtures of heating, water and drainage systems per codes and specifications.
• Installs new plumbing pipe for water, steam, condensate lines, sewer, air, oxygen, vacuum, nitrous oxide, drains, and vents and for sterilizers and other sterilizing equipment.
• Studies building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installations.
• Inspects structure to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of structure resulting from installation of pipe.
• Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters, hot water tanks, dishwashers and water softeners.
• Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending burst pipes and opening clogged drains.
• Performs and documents preventative maintenance.
• Notifies department if asbestos exists in work area.
• Interacts with patients and hospital personnel in a courteous, helpful and cooperative manner.
• Maintains appropriate dress and appearance, projecting a positive image of the Medical Center.
• Follows all safety procedures/policies in completing work assignments.
• Assists with completing division goals.
• Coordinates assigned work to meet the needs of customers, patients and visitors.
• Develops work practices that utilizes time and material efficiently.
• Performs other related work as required or requested.
• Participates in the department on-call rotation, responding to miscellaneous calls from the hospital as necessary.