Plumber - Main Campus

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare institution as a Plumber, where you will ensure high standards of patient service and safety through expert plumbing skills. This role involves maintenance, repair, and installation of vital plumbing systems in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for continued growth and learning in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 3 years hospital experience preferred.
• Ability to operate various plumbing tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assess job needs including reviewing blueprints and discussing with customers.
• Perform maintenance or installation of various piping systems.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Skills

Ability to handle routine and non-routine assignments

Knowledge of NYC Plumbing Codes

Knowledge of medical gas systems

Ability to operate power tools

Skill in bolting, soldering, caulking

Ability to read blueprints

Education

New York City Fire Department Certificate of Fitness for Oxygen and acetylene torches G60 – F60

Medical Gas Installer certification

Job description

Pay Range

$46.52-$74.52

Company Overview

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

Job Description

Service is at the heart of what we do, and we take pride in delivering outstanding customer service and providing a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for our patients. Apply now to join our team as a Plumber and kick start your career!

Role overview:

1. Assess the job to be accomplished: review blueprints, diagrams, work orders; discuss the project with the customer; determine materials needed; prepare work area. Decide on pipe types and fittings for maintenance, repair, or construction.
2. Perform maintenance, repair, replacement, or installation of piping systems including water, gases, drainage, venting, fire standpipe, sprinkler systems, and plumbing fixtures (e.g., sinks, toilets, water heaters). Build and fit plumbing parts as needed.
3. Respond to customer questions or requests professionally and courteously.
4. Maintain a clean, organized, and secure work environment. Ensure proper care and use of tools, equipment, supplies, and materials.
5. Work various shifts, including nights and weekends when required.
6. 3 years hospital experience preferred.

Key Qualifications & Core Skills:

• Ability to handle routine and non-routine assignments with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of NYC Plumbing Codes.
• Knowledge of medical gas systems preferred.
• New York City Fire Department Certificate of Fitness for Oxygen acetylene torches G60 – F60.
• Ability to operate power tools such as pipe threading machines, drill presses, drills, electric saws, sewer routers, fuseal machines, and coring machines.
• Skill in bolting, soldering, caulking, brazing, and cutting holes in walls and floors using electric hand tools.
• Ability to read blueprints and communicate effectively.
• Medical Gas Installer certification preferred but not required.

Additional Information:

Location: 1275 York Avenue

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7AM to 3PM, with some weekends and holidays as needed.

Report to: Manager, Plumbing & Plant Mechanics

Pay Range: $45.54-$72.93

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