Plumber

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,904 - 72,500; Full time

Job summary

Georgetown University Hospital is seeking an experienced plumber to install, maintain and repair plumbing, medical gases and steam heating systems throughout the medical center. The role requires coordination with multiple departments and strict adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

The incumbent will inspect and repair pipe fittings, service medical gas equipment, read schematics, and document time and material usage while ensuring reliable, compliant operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5-7 years relevant experience required.
• DC plumber license preferred; current state licensure acceptable (MD/VA etc.).
• Medical gas certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, installs, repairs and replaces pipe fittings and plumbing fixtures.
• Maintains plumbing, medical gases and steam heating systems and components.
• Designs improvements in plumbing systems and related equipment; prepares drawings and estimates.
• Works with other departments to provide services and adheres to safety procedures.

Skills

Plumbing systems

Medical gas systems

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Licensed Plumber (DC preferred)

Current state licensure (MD/VA etc.) acceptable

Medical Gas certification preferred

Job description

About the Job

The incumbent in this position provides patients families of patients visitors and medical center employees with a pleasant comfortable safe functional and aesthetically attractive environment consistent with the standards established by Georgetown University Hospital the District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) and the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health care Organizations (JCAHO). Under minimal supervision the incumbent performs skilled work in the installation maintenance and repair of plumbing medical gases and steam heating systems and related equipment. Maintains effective communications and working relationships with customers. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy policies procedures and standards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspects installs repairs and replaces pipe fittings and plumbing fixtures to maintain the plumbing medical gases and steam heating systems and components of the medical center.
• Cuts threads brazes and welds to repair or replace pipe fittings or related items associated with steam condensate water air drainage medical gases and sprinkler systems.
• Performs repairs and scheduled maintenance on the following equipment including pumps autoclaves stills and other equipment relating to steam or water systems.
• Performs repairs and scheduled maintenance on medical gas equipment including negative-positive gases vacuum and compressed air.
• Designs improvements in plumbing systems and related equipment prepares drawings and schematics and estimates time and materials.
• Constructs and installs improvements inspects completed work and documents time and materials utilized.
• Performs work according to established codes and department procedures. Implements safe work practices.
• Participates in snow removal a assignments.
• Accurately tracks and records all tasks performed through work orders.
• Records and reports any maintenance needs that are identified and that cannot be performed within designated time limits or personal skills levels.
• Consults with management to determine special maintenance needs within the medical center or concerning work of longer duration systems maintenance work beyond capabilities projects or other facilities needs.
• Works cooperatively with other medical center departments such as Environmental Services Materials Management Clinical Engineering and coordinates with to provide services to customers.
• Assists in the development of work standards policies and procedures. Participates in the identification and clarification of scope of maintenance tasks and responsibility.
• Completes scheduled and assigned tasks under normal conditions within prescribed time parameters with accuracy and consistency.
• Makes effective use of departmental/medical center resources (time material equipment etc) so as to minimize waste and prevent damage.
• Presents a professional image at all times as demonstrated by a high degree of integrity technical knowledge personal appearance (neat clean in uniform and wears name tag) equipment/tools cleanliness and orderliness and orderliness and cleanliness/order lined of mechanical areas work areas and shops.
• Maintains a good work attendance and punctuality record in accordance with department policies.
• Restocks equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrates a constant awareness and makes every effort to correct and report hazards to the proper authority. Knows and responds appropriately to safety fire and disaster procedures.
• Exemplifies Guest and Staff Relations in all activities. U. Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not considered as all inclusive.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required or
• equivalent (GED) required

Experience

• 5-7 years Relevant experience required

Licenses and Certifications

• PLUMBER - Licensed Plumber DC plumbers license preferred and
• Current state licensure (Maryland Virginia etc.) acceptable. required and
• Medical Gas certification preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Broad knowledge of plumbing practices working knowledge of general tools used.
• Good knowledge of occupational hazards and the safety precautions of the trade.
• Good problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to design and interpret prints drawings and schematics.

This position has a hiring range of USD $44.79 - USD $44.79 /Hr.