Plumber

Boston Medical Center; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center seeks an experienced hospital plumber to install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems across the facility. You will support medical gas and vacuum networks, domestic water, steam lines, and related utilities, ensuring minimal patient disruption.

The role requires strong knowledge of hospital codes, preventive maintenance, and the ability to work with contractors in occupied environments.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED with related apprenticeship program.
• Three to five years of specialty plumbing experience; hospital/medical gas exposure preferred.
• Experience reading blueprints, schematics and plumbing drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and maintenance on hospital plumbing systems and components for efficient operations.
• Plan and execute preventive maintenance and rounds; document work performed.
• Enter data into CMMS and maintain service records.
• Troubleshoot equipment and report problems; install, maintain and repair plumbing fixtures and systems.
• Install and repair medical gas, vacuum and compressed air piping; steam lines and related equipment.
• Maintain domestic hot/cold water, heating and cooling water systems and related utilities.
• Sample and manage inventories; assist in parts orders and coordination with supervisors.
• Adhere to infection control, safety, and hospital policies; coordinate with contractors.

Skills

Plumbing systems knowledge

Preventive maintenance

Emergency response

Blueprints & schematics reading

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Union/Apprenticeship program

Tools

Drain cleaning machines

Power tools

Medical gas piping tools

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Installs, maintains and repairs the hospitals plumbing systems. Operates, tests and overhauls water distribution systems, gas distribution systems, waste disposal systems, fire protection distribution systems and others.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• * Performs all repairs and maintenance of all plumbing systems and components for efficient and cost-effective BMC operations

  including but not limited to medical gas distribution systems, sewage ejectors, sump pumps, lab waste, domestic water distribution

  systems, heating distribution systems, steam distribution systems, RODI distribution systems, fire protection distribution systems,

  Low Pressure Boilers and others.

• * Plans and performs preventative maintenance schedule as assigned. Makes rounds as assigned and inspects equipment and records.

• * Enters data into appropriate database.

• * Troubleshoots all designated equipment and reports any problems.

• * Performs a variety of duties to install, maintain and repair systems fixtures and equipment.

• * Installs, maintains and repairs the Oxygen and Vacuum Systems. Installs oxygen, vacuum and compressed air piping and

• * Installs, maintains, and repairs such equipment as high- and low-pressure steam lines, radiators, cooking equipment, sterilizers,

• * dryers, washers and steam tables.

• * Installs, maintains and repairs hospital domestic hot/cold water systems, heating hot water systems, chilled water systems, steam

• * systems, medical gases, sanitary waste and other such systems as assigned.

• * Performs daily record keeping requirement, including entering and updating work performed in the Computerized Maintenance

• * Management System (CMMS). Maintains appropriate service and repair records.

• * Applies materials to new construction, existing, multi-story buildings, alterations, and re-models.

• * Ensures areas of work are cordoned off for public protection.

• * Sets up scaffolding, rigging and ladders as necessary in a manner consistent with safety codes.

• * Estimates time and materials required; keeps computerized records and submits reports of work performed.

• * Performs removal, installation, and maintenance of plumbing related systems etc.

• * Perform cycle counts and inventories equipment parts and supplies. Prepares stock orders for purchasing and notifies Lead or

• * Supervisor when other supplies are below par.

• * Maintains a clean and dust-free work environment. Ensures work areas are clean and free of debris upon completion of all tasks.

• * Installing and Repairing Pipe insulation

Other Duties:

• * Responds to routine and emergency calls for repairs and service.

• * May train and monitor the work of other junior staff or temporary help in the area.

• * Assists and serves as back up to other Facilities employees within their abilities and skill set.

• * Adapts to changes in the departmental needs including but not limited to: adjusting assignments, being flexible to work different

• * hours when needed, etc.

• * Utilizes hospital's behavioral standards as the basis for decision making and to support the department and the hospital's

• * mission and goals.

• * Supervise, work with, and assist outside contractors.

• * Conforms to hospital standards of performance and conduct, including those pertaining to patient rights, so that the best possible customer service may be provided.

• * Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures.

• * Complete all work in a timely manner

• * Assist other tradesmen with their duties as required or requested.

EDUCATION:

• Graduation from high school (or GED), supplemented by completion of a Union, private (in-house), military, or trade school apprenticeship program that includes related theory and on-the-job work.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• Massachusetts Plumbing License required, and three to five years of specialty experience, Medical Gas Certificate, valid driver's license. Other licenses would be a plus, Forklift operation certification, lock out tag out, confined space, MSDS, asbestos and lead identification, ladder safety, emergency evacuation, in-house OSHA and respirator training, infection control.

EXPERIENCE:

• At least three years as a journey-level Plumber in either a residential, commercial, industrial, or facilities operations setting, with experience in both interior and exterior plumbing

KNOWLEDGE AND SKIL LS:

• Extensive knowledge of hospital plumbing systems, including domestic water, sanitary waste, storm drainage, medical gas support infrastructure, and specialized healthcare facility piping.
• Skilled in installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of commercial and institutional plumbing systems.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, specifications, and plumbing drawings.
• Strong understanding of healthcare codes, plumbing regulations, infection prevention standards, and life safety requirements.
• Experience maintaining critical utility systems in patient care areas with minimal disruption to hospital operations.
• Knowledge of backflow prevention devices, cross-connection control programs, and water quality management practices.
• Skilled in diagnosing and repairing pumps, valves, water heaters, mixing valves, fixtures, and piping distribution systems.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs, work order management systems, and asset lifecycle management.
• Ability to perform pipe fitting, soldering, brazing, welding, threading, and fabrication of various piping materials.
• Familiarity with medical gas infrastructure support systems and coordination with certified medical gas personnel.
• Knowledge of Legionella prevention strategies, domestic hot water systems, and temperature control requirements.
• Skilled in responding to emergency plumbing failures, water leaks, flooding events, and utility service interruptions.
• Experience working in occupied healthcare environments while adhering to Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) procedures.
• Proficient in the use of plumbing diagnostic equipment, drain cleaning machines, leak detection devices, and power tools.
• Strong understanding of safety procedures, lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space requirements, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to prioritize multiple work assignments and coordinate effectively with facilities, engineering