Plumber

Owensboro Health; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital is seeking a maintenance plumber to perform a range of plumbing tasks across hospital facilities, including PM, repairs, and testing of utility systems.

The role requires journeyman or master plumber license and CHFT certification upon hire; high school diploma or GED; ability to work under supervision and handle stress; standard 1.0 FTE with on-site work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required upon hire.
• Plumber - Journeyman certification or Master Plumber license required upon hire.
• CHFT - Certified Healthcare Facilities Technician required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform general plumbing repairs and PM tasks on hospital systems.
• Repair drains, pumps, and steam boilers; test and maintain utility systems.
• Respond to emergency codes and procedures as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinking

Under supervision

Stress tolerance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Entity: Owensboro Health Regional Hospital | Department: Maintenance | Work Hours: 7:00-15:30 | Weekend Requirements: As Needed | 1.0 FTE

Job Summary

Performs multiple tasks relating to the plumbing trade throughout the hospital and facilities’ supported areas.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs such functions as general plumbing repairs, drain cleaning, steam boiler repairs, testing and preventative maintenance (PM), pump repairs and PM tasks associated with plumbing system, and daily tasks associated with testing and maintaining the utility systems.

• Responds as assigned to emergency codes and procedures.

• Performs other maintenance related tasks, as directed, based on the needs of the department.

Skills and Attributes

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.

• Works under direct supervision.

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Position Requirements

Work Experience

• No experience required

Education

• High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher required upon hire

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Plumber - Journeyman’s certification or Master Plumber’s license required upon hire AND

• CHFT - Certified Healthcare Facilities Technician (CHFT) through the Institute for Healthcare Facilities Engineering Advancement (IFHEA) required upon hire

Organizational Responsibilities

• Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

Additional Job Information

• This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description.

• The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

Standard ADA Settings

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.

Physical Demands: (Clinical-Hospital)

Standing: Frequently

Walking: Frequently

Sitting: Occasionally

Lifting 0-25 lbs.: Frequently

Lifting 25-75 lbs.: Rarely

Lifting over 75 lbs.: Rarely

Carrying 0-25 lbs.: Frequently

Carrying 2575 lbs.: Rarely

Carrying over 75 lbs.: Rarely

Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.: Frequently

Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.: Frequently

Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.: Frequently

Climbing: Occasionally

Bending/Stooping: Frequently

Kneeling: Occasionally

Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally

Reaching: Frequently

Talking: Frequently

Hearing: Frequently

Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely

Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently

Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently

Running: Occasionally

Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently

Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently

Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently

Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently

Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure

Risk Level: Low-Risk

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY

We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

RESPECT

We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

TEAMWORK

We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

INNOVATION

We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

SERVICE

We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

EXCELLENCE

We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.