Plumber

Bradley Hospital; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradley Hospital in East Providence, RI, is seeking a skilled Plumbing/Steam Technician to maintain and repair plumbing, steam and heating systems across the hospital and related buildings. The role reports to Facilities Management and supports essential patient care by ensuring reliable utilities.

The position operates Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm, with a pay range of $31.00–$51.16 per hour. Rhode Island licenses in plumbing, steam fitting and sprinklers are required; 3–5 years of experience is

Qualifications

• Completion of or equivalent to high school education.
• Rhode Island plumbing, steam fitting and sprinkler licenses required.
• 3–5 years of related experience.
• May provide supervision of assigned personnel.

Responsibilities

• Performs and oversees plumbing, steam and heating work.
• Coordinates shutdowns for repairs with FMs Foreman.
• Investigates defects, locates leaks and resolves problems.
• Repairs water and steam equipment per work orders.
• Maintains systems and inspects quality, safety and compliance.

Skills

Plumbing

Steam systems

Maintenance

Supervisory ability

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Rhode Island plumbing license

Steam fitting license

Sprinkler license

Job description

Summary

SUMMARY:Under the general supervision of the Facilities Management Foreman, responsible for repair, maintenance, renovations and construction of all plumbing and steam systems within the hospital and its related buildings, including the operation of the boiler plant.Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:

• Instill Trust and Value Differences
• Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

Responsibilities

• Performs, oversees and inspects all plumbing, steam and heating work performed by hospital and contract employees.


• Works with the Facilities Management manager and/or Foreman to coordinate the shut-down for repairs to plumbing, steam and heating systems.


• Performs investigations to determine and locate defects in system and correct leaks, blockage and other problems as required.


• Repair water and steam operated equipment as required by work order, emergency calls or direct assignment.


• Study blueprints and diagrams to ascertain layout, location and specifications of items to be installed, prepare quantity and cost of material required; resolve any problems encountered.


• Maintain inventory of frequently used materials.


• Brings to the attention of the Facilities Management Manager and/or Foreman frequently repaired equipment for possible replacement.


• Maintain plumbing, steam and hot water heating systems, including storm, sanitary waste, domestic hot and cold water, fire protection systems, gas lines and steam boilers.


• Install plumbing, steam systems and hot water heating systems as outlined above through the use of necessary tools, fittings, valves and piping.


• Maintain quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures and objectives.


• Performs all duties in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with established Bradley Hospital, Facilities Management Department policy and the Fleet Risk Control policy and procedure.


• Must have a good driving record, meet and maintain the appropriate valid driver’s licenses in order to operate motor vehicle as required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, and in accordance with the Brown University Health Fleet Risk Control policy.


• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Completion of or equivalent to high school education. Knowledge of building codes required. State of Rhode Island plumbing, steam fitting and sprinkler licenses required.


• EXPERIENCE: Three to five years of experience.


• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: May provide technical supervision of assigned personnel.

Pay Range

$31.00-$51.16

Location

Bradley Hospital - 1011 Veterans Memorial Pkwy East Providence, Rhode Island 02915

Work Type

(M-F 7:00am-3:30pm)

Work Shift

Day

Daily Hours

8 hours

Driving Required

Yes

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.