Plumber

WVU Medicine; Wheeling, Northern (WV, KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheeling Hospital, part of the WVU Health System, is seeking a Plumber to perform installation, maintenance and repair of hospital plumbing systems. This non-exempt role requires attention to safety and teamwork.

Under supervision, you’ll install and service pumps, pipes, valves and fixtures, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to reliable facility operations at our Wheeling, WV site. Candidates must hold WV plumber license, valid driver’s license, and pass a mechanical aptitude test.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license.
• WV Plumbers License issued by West Virginia Department of Labor.
• Mechanical aptitude test is required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of hospital plumbing systems.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair pumps, pipes, fittings, and fixtures.
• Supervise maintenance staff during complex plumbing tasks.
• Work in secured areas like medication rooms, reporting any issues as required.
• Perform other maintenance duties as directed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Team leadership

Safety-conscious

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

WV Plumbers License

Job description

## PlumberApplylocations: Wheeling Hospital (WHH)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR26-33785## Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.Works under general supervision, performs work in the installation, modification, remodel and repair of mechanical plumbing equipment and fixtures for water, gas, oil, steam, sewage, fire sprinkler/prevention, and refrigeration-related plumbing systems.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:****EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:** 1. Valid driver’s license. 2. Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided: **WV:** Plumbers License through the West Virginia Department of Labor**To be completed as****established****by department: (Administered at Department level)**1. Mechanical Aptitude test.**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS****:****EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:**1. High School Diploma or equivalent.**CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.1. Responsible for preventative and corrective maintenance of all hospital plumbing systems. Maintains troubleshoots, and test plumbing systems; assembles, installs, and repair pumps, pipes fittings, and fixtures; pump alignment cut, thread and weld pipes; assembles and installs vales, pipe fittings and pipes. 2. Supervises general maintenance workers by allocating and coordinating work flow, training, and advising, in more complex plumbing repair work throughout the hospital. 3. Provides skilled preventive and corrective repair work throughout the hospital. 4. Has access to, and is responsible for, performing assigned duties in locked medication rooms. This position is aware that they are not responsible for medications and they should report any unsecured medications to a licensed professional. 5. Performs other maintenance duties as directed.**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Frequent standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, pushing, and pulling. 2. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. 3. Ability to climb and work off of ladders, scaffolding or electric lifts and operate basic manual cleaning equipment.**WORKING ENVIRONMENT:**The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Frequent exposure to risk of electrical shock. 2. Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment.**SKILLS AND ABILITIES:**1. Ability to work based on operational needs of the hospital. 2. Possess ability to relay information, and deal tactfully and harmoniously with others.**Additional Job Description:****Scheduled Weekly Hours:**40**Shift:****Exempt/Non-Exempt:**United States of America (Non-Exempt)**Company:**WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.**Cost Center:**624 WH Facilities Management**Address:**1 Medical Park DriveWheelingWest Virginia**Equal Opportunity Employer**West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.