Plumber Journeyman - Vanderbilt University Hospital

Montgomery College; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville is seeking a full-time Journeyman Plumber to join the Plumbing Facilities team. The role covers installation, operation, maintenance and repair of plumbing systems, equipment and building fixtures as part of the Plumbing Shop.

Shift is 3:00 PM - 11:45 PM, Monday to Friday, with weekends as needed. Preferred qualifications include 3-5+ years of experience and a licensed Plumber Journeyman. The department emphasizes safety and adherence to policies.

Qualifications

• Licensed Plumber Journeyman.

Responsibilities

• Install, operate, maintain and repair plumbing systems and fixtures within the Plumbing Shop.
• Adhere to policies and procedures and follow safety practices.
• Support the Plumbing Facilities team in daily operations and corrective maintenance.
• Work on domestic water systems, pumps, water heaters, fixtures and associated equipment.

Skills

Licensed Plumber Journeyman

3-5+ years experience

Job description

Discover Vanderbilt Health: With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.

Organization: Medical Plumbing

Job Summary: Performs skilled Plumbing work at the Journeyman level, including installation, operation, maintenance and repair associated with systems, equipment and building fixtures within the scope of services provided by the Plumbing Shop.

. The Plumbing Facilities team is in need of a full‑time 2nd shift Plumber Journeyman to join the team! This position is located at our downtown Nashville hospital location.

Shift

3:00 PM - 11:45 PM / Monday - Friday. This position is subject to all shift times including weekends when applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience
• Licensed Plumber Journeyman

Key Responsibilities

• Commitment to VUMC Credo
• Adhere to Medical Center and Department policies and procedures
• Installation, operation, maintenance and repair of all aspects of the systems, equipment and fixtures included in the Plumbing Shop scope of services, including but not limited to:
• Domestic water system to include but not limited to backflow preventers, domestic water pumps, booster pumps, circulating pumps, water heaters and water coolers, emergency water supply stations, water meters, distribution piping, valves, etc.
• Equipment and fixtures serviced by the Plumbing Shop to include but not limited: Dishwashing equipment, sewage ejection pumps, water fountains, acid neutralization tanks, aquariums, plaster traps, grease traps, emergency wet vacuums, sinks of all types, faucets, water closets, showers, sump pumps, safety showers, eye wash stations, decontamination showers, food interceptors, fire extinguishers, etc.
• Fire protection system to include fire pumps, distribution piping, valves, sprinkler heads, etc.
• Clinical and Laboratory gas piping systems Natural gas distribution system
• Follow instructions, work under supervision and independently, demonstrate an eagerness to learn and expand knowledge base and skill set Employ safe work practices

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more. At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

Core Accountabilities

• Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance.
• Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems.
• Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job.
• Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.

Core Capabilities

• Supporting Colleagues
  • Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.
  • Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues’ priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.
  • Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner.
• Delivering Excellent Services
  • Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.
  • Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner.
  • Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support.
• Ensuring High Quality
  • Perform Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards.
  • Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department.
• Managing Resources Effectively
  • Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service.
  • Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources.
  • Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error.
• Fostering Innovation
  • Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day‑to‑day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them.
  • Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action.
  • Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.

Position Qualifications

Responsibilities: Certifications: Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level: 3 years Education: High School Diploma or GED

• This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well‑being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity.

EOE/Vets/Disabled.

PEOPLE ARE AT THE HEART OF ALL WE DO.

Great health care takes great people.

Our employees also serve in critical supporting roles in administration, information technology and informatics, finance, legal and community affairs, communications and marketing, fundraising, groundskeeping and facilities, and many other departments.

Our growing academic health system has more than 2,100 licensed hospital beds at eight hospitals: Vanderbilt University Hospital Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital Vanderbilt Health is the Mid-South's largest provider of specialty care, with hundreds of outpatient clinic and surgical locations throughout the region, and Tennessee’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center for adults and children. We are one of the nation's busiest critical care centers, home to Middle Tennessee’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Burn Center for adults and children, and Middle Tennessee’s only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. We are the nation’s largest transplant center, and last year we performed the most heart transplants than any center worldwide. Vanderbilt Health is an epicenter for biomedical research, winning over $1 billion in annual research awards from government, industry, foundations and donors. We are also a national leader in medical training and education, with the largest clinical training center in the Mid-South and the only training center in Tennessee for many adult and pediatric specialties. We’re honored to be consistently considered among the nation’s best hospitals for quality, safety and patient satisfaction. Three of our hospitals Vanderbilt University Hospital, Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital and Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital have been awarded a Five-Star Quality Rating from Medicare. We support each other and encourage excellence among every member of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth opportunities, competitive compensation and benefits, and a sense of community and purpose. Our vision: The world leader in advancing personalized health Our mission: Personalizing the patient experience through our caring spirit and distinctive capabilities.