Plumber

Suburban Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 41,548 - 68,549; Full time

Job summary

Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, MD, seeks a skilled plumbing technician to maintain and repair all hospital piping systems. The role demands 2-5 years of relevant experience in plumbing, including both new construction and maintenance.

The successful candidate should possess a high school diploma or GED, and must operate specialized equipment. This is a full-time day shift position offering a salary range of $30.16 to $49.76 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

The hospital also values inclusivity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 2 - 5 years’ experience in the plumbing trade involving new construction and maintenance.
• Ability to operate specialized equipment.

Responsibilities

• Observe, inspect, maintain and repair piping systems and related equipment across hospital facilities.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Knowledge of English language

Math skills

Adaptability

Logic

Typing/Word processing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accredited trade school program related to plumbing

Tools

Water heaters

Handtools

Job description

Overview

Requisition #:669201  Location: Suburban Hospital, Bethesda, MD 20814
Category: Support Services (Services/Trades) | Schedule: Day Shift | Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary

Observes, inspects, maintains and repairs all piping systems and allied equipment, fittings, valves, et cetera, in all hospital buildings and facilities.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• Observe, inspect, maintain and repair piping systems and allied equipment, fittings, valves, and related components across hospital facilities.

Educational Requirements/Preferences

High school diploma or GED.

Completion of or enrollment in an accredited trade school program related to the plumbing trade.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

None required.

Experience/Requirements

2 - 5 years’ experience in the plumbing trade involving new construction as well as maintenance of plumbing systems.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Must be able to read blueprints.
• Knowledge of English language required.
• Requires math, reading, adaptability, logic, driving, and typing/word processing.
• Requires ability to operate specialized equipment: i.e., water heaters, handtools.

Working Conditions

All areas of the hospital, grounds and out-buildings; works in heights and heat; subject to exposure to changes in temperature and humidity; the noise level can be high; work pace is generally steady with occasional emergencies. Subject to shift rotation. Exposed to moving machinery. Subject to exposure to bloodborne pathogens, dust, fumes, odors, mists, gases, biological, mechanical, electrical, chemical, and other hazardous materials. The incumbent is expected to adhere to the Hospital’s Drug and Smoke Free work environment and to adhere to OSHA mandates and precautionary measures.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, stoop, reach, bend, push/pull, kneel, crouch and perform repetitive movements for long periods of time. The employee must frequently lift supplies and/or equipment up to 70 pounds. The employee uses sight, hearing, speech, and smell. Specific vision requirements include visual acuity, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Uniform/Dress Requirements

Each employee is a representative of Suburban Hospital and, by his/her appearance, communicates to each customer the commitment of the Hospital to quality, professional, and service-oriented health care. Employees must understand and abide by hospital-wide and department-specific dress code requirements as per HR Dress Code Policy.

Salary

Salary Range: Minimum 30.16/hour - Maximum 49.76/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

Additional Notes

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

Equal Opportunity & Compliance

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers. Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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