Plumber

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc.; Pottsville (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc. is seeking a skilled Plumber to install, maintain and repair water, sewer, steam and gas systems across our facilities.

You will read blueprints, perform inspections and respond to emergency calls, with CMMS documentation and teamwork with other trades. This is a full-time day-shift position in a hospital environment, with on-call rotation and opportunities to contribute to safe, compliant operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; plumbing tech diploma helpful.
• 3 years experience as a plumber in commercial/industrial settings or less than 1 year with a tech diploma.
• Ability to read drawings/figures for water supply, waste and venting layouts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and skill with hand/power tools.
• Ability to reason through problems and select best repair solutions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze blueprints and specifications to understand the building's pipe layout.
• Maintain/repair piping, valves, fixtures, drainage, steam, and gas systems.
• Perform inspections, testing, and preventive maintenance per codes and standards.
• Respond to trouble calls and emergency situations; coordinate with other trades as needed.
• Document work using CMMS and manage inventory for repairs.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Power tools

Piping systems

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Technical School Diploma in Plumbing

Tools

CMMS

Job description

# PlumberFull-TimeDay ShiftDepartmentPlant EngineeringShift DetailsDay Shift, 7AM to 3PM Monday thru Friday with rotating weekends, holidays and on call.Apply NowJob IDwd-JR140170PostedAugust 13, 2026# PlumberApply NowSearch More Jobs**Join a team that delivers excellence.**Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a healthcare organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.Be part of an exceptional healthcare experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best healthcare possible every day.Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. **Summary** Installs, maintains and repairs water, sewer, steam, and gas systems. Performs inspections, testing and preventative maintenance of water, sewer, fire suppression, steam and gas systems. Provides general facility maintenance. **Job Duties*** Analyzes blueprints and specifications in order to understand the existing building's layout of pipes, drainage systems, and other plumbing systems.* Provides maintenance and repair of piping, valves, fixtures, drainage systems, steam, and gas systems.* Performs inspections, testing and preventative maintenance of water, sewer, fire suppression, steam and gas systems, ensuring compliance with state, local codes and Joint Commission standards.* Responds to trouble calls, work requests and emergency situations.* Performs minor maintenance of electrical, mechanical equipment, HVAC, systems, structures and other general maintenance.* Assists department colleagues of all trades.* Utilizes the CMMS work order system and documents time and work completed, all in a timely manner.* Maintains inventory and acquires parts as needed to perform repairs. **Minimum Qualifications*** High School Diploma/GED with required years of experience or* Technical School Diploma in Plumbing or related trade.* 3 years experience as a plumber in commercial or industrial setting or* Less than 1 year with Technical School Diploma.* Ability to read drawings and figures to understand the layout of water supply, waste, and venting systems.* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.* Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.* Skill in using hand and power tools and machines to measure, cut, bend, and thread pipes.* Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. **Additional Qualifications** **Physical Demands** Lift over 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 140 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. short distances. Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead. Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.