Plumber

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN seeks a Journeyman Plumber to perform installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing systems in a healthcare setting.

You will work under the maintenance supervisor, using technical skills to diagnose issues and complete work orders efficiently. Responsibilities include coordinating high-quality FM services, responding to emergencies, ensuring safety compliance, and documenting work in CMMS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of journeyman plumbing experience.
• Cross Connection Control or Backflow Certification within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of delivering high quality FM services;
• Maintain facilities related equipment (e.g., keys, Carpentry tools);
• Utilize strong understanding and background in applicable field.
• Respond to technical queries or issues to provide exceptional customer service and satisfaction;
• Escalate, as needed.
• Develop an understanding of Facilities maintenance responsibilities and contribute to their compliance.
• Perform rounds of facilities and equipment to ensure proper state and/ or operation;
• Maintain cleanliness throughout the facilities including accurate records in the systems.
• Ensure a safety focused mindset on all aspects of the position.
• Install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems and equipment including piping, fixtures, valves, pumps, water heaters, backflow prevention devices, and medical gas systems in accordance with applicable codes and healthcare standards.
• Respond to plumbing-related service requests and emergencies, troubleshooting issues promptly to ensure minimal disruption to patient care and hospital operations.
• Complete assigned work orders accurately and efficiently, including detailed documentation of work performed, materials used, and system status updates within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Conduct routine rounds and inspections of hospital plumbing systems (e.g., potable water, sanitary, storm, vacuum, and compressed air) to ensure proper operation, code compliance, and preventative maintenance adherence.
• Collaborate with other Facilities staff, engineers, contractors, and clinical personnel to coordinate plumbing work and maintain a safe, functional environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Support compliance with regulatory agencies such as DNV, and local authorities by ensuring systems meet all applicable health, safety, and environmental codes.
• Maintain a strong safety focus in all work, following established protocols, using proper PPE, and identifying potential hazards or risks.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Communication

Independence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman license preferred

Tools

CMMS

Power tools

Job description

Under the general supervision of the maintenance supervisor assist in achieving departmental goals, using hand and power tools to fabricate and repair items by sketches, diagrams or manufacture specification.

Shift : 1:00PM - 9:30PM (2nd Shift) Monday - Friday.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of delivering high quality FM services;
• Maintain facilities related equipment (e.g., keys, Carpentry tools);
• Utilize strong understanding and background in applicable field.
• Respond to technical queries or issues to provide exceptional customer service and satisfaction;
• Escalate, as needed.
• Develop an understanding of Facilities maintenance responsibilities and contribute to their compliance.
• Perform rounds of facilities and equipment to ensure proper state and/ or operation;
• Maintain cleanliness throughout the facilities including accurate records in the systems.
• Ensure a safety focused mindset on all aspects of the position.
• Install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems and equipment including piping, fixtures, valves, pumps, water heaters, backflow prevention devices, and medical gas systems in accordance with applicable codes and healthcare standards.
• Respond to plumbing-related service requests and emergencies, troubleshooting issues promptly to ensure minimal disruption to patient care and hospital operations.
• Complete assigned work orders accurately and efficiently, including detailed documentation of work performed, materials used, and system status updates within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Conduct routine rounds and inspections of hospital plumbing systems (e.g., potable water, sanitary, storm, vacuum, and compressed air) to ensure proper operation, code compliance, and preventative maintenance adherence.
• Collaborate with other Facilities staff, engineers, contractors, and clinical personnel to coordinate plumbing work and maintain a safe, functional environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Support compliance with regulatory agencies such as DNV, and local authorities by ensuring systems meet all applicable health, safety, and environmental codes.
• Maintain a strong safety focus in all work, following established protocols, using proper PPE, and identifying potential hazards or risks.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Consistently meet job expectations, adhere to policies, and deliver quality work while applying.
• St. Jude values and principles.
• Managers evaluate employee performance throughout the year—specifically through the spring and fall Check In milestones and the Annual Performance Review.
• All employees are encouraged to actively participate in these performance management processes.

Minimum Education and/or Training

High school diploma/ GED required.

Minimum Experience

2+ years of experience as a journeyman plumber.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by SJCRH Only

Cross Connection Control Certification or Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification required within 12 months of employment. Journeyman license preferred.

Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Acknowledges stress and can stay composed in challenging situations. Uses basic emotional regulation techniques, like deep breathing, to manage pressure. Demonstrates stability under pressure and may help others as needed. Exhibit good grasp of troubleshooting skills, techniques and processes required to resolve standard issues. Able to do more with available tools and resources and continues to improvise and optimize. Promptly acknowledges and responds to queries and troubleshoot issues under less supervision. Contributes to team efforts and communicates basic ideas. Listens to others and can give/ receive feedback. Demonstrates independence in resolving routine and non-routine queries. Questions, clarifies, and provides explanations as needed. Checks documents and reports for clarity and accuracy. Seeks and provides information within and outside team in a timely manner. Addresses problems in a structured, logical approach. Asks for guidance and tries out new ideas when changes in approach are required. Adapts quickly and positively; learns from mistakes. Follows safety procedures with occasional guidance. Identifies common risks and takes basic precautions. Reports safety concerns when noticed. Plans around multiple tasks and priorities well within own work. Is able to cope with unexpected changes in routine and delivers planned outcomes on time. Escalates issues/problems and seeks support in a timely manner. Performs a wide variety of duties in support of maintenance of facilities (e.g., plumbing, electrical, and carpentry repairs). Operates power tools and basic maintenance equipment.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear and or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must move about the work space to access work surface and shelves, cabinets, drawers, and equipment that are at, below or above the work surface. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme hot or cold surfaces, sharp edges, and outside weather conditions. The employee will be expected to work in mechanical equipment rooms where low clearance and slip or trip hazards exist. The employee may be exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. An essential function of the job is to be able to comply with all applicable federal, state and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job. Nothing in this job description limits management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time as business needs dictate. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

Compensation

In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $24.50 - $40.50 per hour for the role of Plumber. Explore our exceptional benefits! We are committed to a human-centered hiring experience. Technology may support portions of our process, but recruiting decisions involve human review and engagement. Learn more about our approach to AI.

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