Plumber Assistant

Iredell Health System; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Iredell Health System is seeking a Plumber's Assistant to support repairs, installations and preventive maintenance of hospital plumbing systems. The role also covers general building and grounds maintenance and minor equipment repairs, with a Mon-Fri 7:00 AM–3:30 PM shift and on-call duties.

Qualified candidates will have at least one year of plumbing or related experience, a high school diploma or vocational training, and the ability to lift up to 30 pounds and work with safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and general maintenance abilities.
• One year of plumbing or related work experience is required.
• Knowledge of building maintenance, heating/refrigeration, electrical systems and safety procedures.
• Ability to determine when to call outside technicians for repairs.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks and lift up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Plumber with repairs, installations, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of hospital plumbing systems.
• Assist with general maintenance of buildings and grounds and minor repairs on equipment as instructed.
• Shift: Mon-Fri, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, plus on-call.

Skills

Plumbing experience

Maintenance abilities

Lifting 30 lbs

Safety regulations

FIT testing

Education

High School Diploma

Vocational training

Job description

Duties include assisting the Plumber with repairs, installations, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of the various plumbing systems within the hospital.

The Plumber’s Assistant will assist with general maintenance of the buildings and grounds; the Plumber’s Assistant will make minor repairs on equipment when instructed to do so.

Has no access to patient health information. May have access to medication storage areas (excluding controlled substances) as related to job responsibilities.

Shift: M-F, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, plus call

Requirements

• High School diploma preferred and general maintenance abilities.
• High School vocational training beyond high school is recommended.
• Must have one year of plumbing experience or work experience in related fields.
• Must be familiar with building maintenance techniques, equipment and operation of heating systems, refrigeration, associated electrical systems, fire and safety regulations and procedures.
• Must be able to determine when to call in outside technicians who can assist in the repair of malfunctioning equipment.
• Must possess full range of body motion to pass basic FIT test for position to include walking, kneeling, standing, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, reaching and sitting for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds