Plumber- Duke Raleigh

Duke University Health System; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Raleigh Hospital, a campus of Duke University Health System, seeks a seasoned plumber to maintain, repair, and renovate plumbing and steam systems across hospital facilities in Raleigh, NC. Five years of plumbing experience and skilled crafts education are required, with knowledge of Life Safety Codes, OSHA, and JCAHO.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, inspecting systems, and maintaining boilers, pipes, valves, and related equipment.

Qualifications

• Education: high school with skilled crafts coursework or equivalent.
• Experience: five years as Plumbing Apprentice or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Life Safety Codes, OSHA and JCAHO requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversees plumbing activity in hospital facilities and properties.
• Uses blueprints to renovate, construct, and install facilities or equipment.
• Inspects major piping systems and performs preventive maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Life Safety Codes

OSHA

JCAHO Compliance

Education

High school + skilled crafts coursework

Job description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke Raleigh Hospital, A Campus of Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with the Duke Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina. With 204-beds, it is the third largest of the four Duke Health hospitals and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care.

Job Summary

Responsible for maintaining, repair, modifying, renovating and construction of plumbing distribution and fixtures steam distribution and heating. Performs all required inspections, testing, preventative maintenance and training or personnel.

Hours

Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm, Some on call required by department

Work Performed

• Oversees all plumbing activity in the hospital facility and properties
• Uses blueprints, sketches and drawings to renovate, construct, and install facilities and /or equipment
• Inspects major piping systems and sub-systems regularly and performs preventative maintenance and repairs as required, in compliance with established standards and codes as related to renovation and construction work.
• Operates, maintains and repairs such equipment as boilers, pipes, pipe fittings, and fixtures, air compressors, pumps, reducing stations, traps, valves and heaters, gas and oxygen lines in areas that are renovated or constructed.
• Assists with operation and maintenance of ventilating and air conditioning systems of renovation and construction work
• Assists in general maintenance of buildings and grounds as directed

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Prefer knowledge of Life Safety Codes, OSHA, JCAHO and all other local requirements.

Level Characteristics

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work requires an educational background normally acquired through a high school education with course work in skilled crafts, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Experience

Work requires five years' of experience as a Plumbing Apprentice or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

N/A

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