Plumber

Brown Medicine; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health Bradley Hospital in Rhode Island is seeking a skilled tradesperson to maintain and repair plumbing, steam, and heating systems across hospital facilities. The role includes boiler plant operation and coordination with the Facilities Management team to schedule shut-downs and ensure safety.

The position requires 3–5 years of relevant experience, a Rhode Island plumbing license, and a strong focus on code compliance and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Rhode Island plumbing, steam fitting and sprinkler licenses required.
• 3–5 years of experience in plumbing or steam systems.
• May provide technical supervision of assigned personnel.

Responsibilities

• Performs, oversees and inspects all plumbing, steam and heating work for hospital and contractors.
• Coordinates shut-downs for repairs with Facilities Management.
• Investigates defects, locates leaks, and corrects issues as directed.
• Repairs water and steam equipment per work orders and emergencies.
• Stud ies blueprints to plan layouts and material requirements.
• Maintains inventory of commonly used materials and reports equipment for replacement.
• Ensures safety, environmental and infection control standards are followed.

Skills

Plumbing

Steam systems

Maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Rhode Island plumbing license

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.

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