Plumber

1000 Owensboro Health, Inc.; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital is seeking a skilled plumber to perform tasks across the hospital and facilities, with focus on plumbing trades, PM, and testing of utility systems.

Requires high school diploma or GED, Journeyman or Master Plumber license, CHFT certification, and ability to work in a fast-paced medical environment; 1.0 FTE, daytime hours, some on-call as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required at hire.
• Journeyman's certification or Master Plumber's license required at hire.
• Certified Healthcare Facilities Technician (CHFT) required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs general plumbing repairs, drain cleaning and PM tasks.
• Tests and maintains plumbing and utility systems across hospital areas.
• Responds to emergencies and supports department needs as directed.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Work under supervision

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.

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 25-75 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.

Owensboro Health is a nonprofit health system with a mission to heal the sick and to improve the health of the communities we serve in Kentucky and Indiana. The system includes Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, nationally recognized for design, architecture and engineering; Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital; Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center; the Owensboro Health Medical Group comprised of over 200 providers at more than 30 locations; three outpatient Healthplex facilities, a certified medical fitness facility, the Healthpark; a surgical weight loss center and program, and the Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center.