Plumber- Duke Raleigh

Duke University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

At Duke Raleigh Hospital, A Campus of Duke University Hospital, the Plumbing Technician leads maintenance, renovation and construction of plumbing and steam/heating systems. The role conducts inspections, testing, and preventative maintenance to ensure reliable services.

The position emphasizes using blueprints for renovations and collaborating with teams to support hospital facilities and grounds. A background in skilled trades and significant plumbing experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school education with coursework in skilled crafts or equivalent experience.
• Five years of experience as a Plumbing Apprentice or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plumbing distribution, steam distribution, and heating systems.
• Inspect, test, and perform preventative maintenance on pipes, boilers, and fittings.
• Renovate, construct, and install facilities and equipment using blueprints and drawings.
• Support operation and maintenance of HVAC-related systems during renovation work.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Preventative maintenance

General maintenance

Renovation work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with skilled crafts coursework

Job description

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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, repairing, 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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Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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