Plumber

WakeMed Health & Hospitals; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed Health & Hospitals is seeking a Maintenance Plumber to maintain and repair plumbing and related systems within our hospital facilities. The role requires reading blueprints and ensuring patient safety and comfort through responsive maintenance support.

Responsibilities include performing preventive maintenance, repairing components, and documenting work in the hospital work order system. A High School diploma or equivalent and at least five years of plumbing or facilities maintenance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 5 years' plumbing experience or 5 years in facilities maintenance required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plumbing systems including water, sewer, medical gas, and related equipment.
• Repair and troubleshoot system components such as back flows, pumps, and fixtures.
• Read and interpret construction blueprints for troubleshooting.
• Log daily work in the work order system and document parts and time.
• Communicate compassionately with staff and patients during their stay.

Skills

Plumbing

Blueprint reading

Preventive maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Pro-press machine

Sewer augers

Pipe freezing machine

Job description

Overview

Responsible for the following systems: domestic water, sewer, storm water, sprinkler, medical gas, roofing, and assigned additional equipment. These systems include, but are not limited to periodic maintenance, repair, and troubleshoot of system components such as; back flows, waste water bubbler flow meters, sampler systems, grease traps, domestic water, and domestic hot water systems and pumps, water heaters, faucets, drains, sinks, hoppers, showers, valves, installation, pipe repair and replacement, brazing, soldering, water coolers, filtration systems, fire pump, engine, and sprinkler systems to include flows and tampers, decontamination tanks, roof inspections, medical air, gas, and vacuum outlet maintenance, fire loop/hydrants, well pump. Must be able to read and interpret construction blueprints used in troubleshooting these systems and equipment. Properly operate pro-press machine, sewer augers, and general plumbing hand tools, sawzall, chop saw, pipe freezing machine, grinders, oxygen generator, personnel lift. Effectively log daily production/work performed in a work order system tracking time, equipment repairs, and parts through the use of computer or device such as an I-Pad. Most importantly the Maintenance Plumber will be a compassionate and effective communicator as they will interact with staff and patients during their stay.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

Not Applicable

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Experience

5 Years Plumbing Required - Or 5 Years Facilities Maintenance Required