Plumber Maintenance

Facility Services Management Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Facility Services Management Inc. is seeking an experienced Plumber Maintenance/Journeyman Plumber to support maintenance and repair operations within healthcare facilities.

The role involves maintaining, assembling, installing, inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing pipes, fittings, fixtures, and related components of HVAC, water, gas, air, and drainage systems in hospital settings. Ideal candidates will have journeyman plumbing experience in healthcare facilities, strong troubleshooting

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ journeyman plumbing experience in healthcare facilities.
• Valid Texas journeyman or master plumber license and hospital plumbing system experience.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Study building plans to determine work aids and installation sequence.
• Inspect structures to avoid obstructions and maintain integrity.
• Locate and mark pipe positions; cut openings in walls/floors.
• Install and repair plumbing fixtures and systems in healthcare facilities.
• Ensure compliance with plumbing codes and hospital requirements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Safety awareness

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

3 years journeyman plumber in healthcare facilities

Texas state plumbing license

Valid driver's license

Tools

Pipe bending machine

Welding equipment

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Plumber Maintenance / Journeyman Plumber to support maintenance and repair operations within the healthcare facilities. The Plumber Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, assembling, installing, inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing pipes, fittings, fixtures, and related components of HVAC, water, natural gas, compressed air, steam, and drainage systems. The selected candidate will ensure all plumbing systems operate safely, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable plumbing codes, healthcare facility requirements, and Government safety standards. The ideal candidate will have journeyman-level plumbing experience in healthcare facilities, strong troubleshooting skills, and familiarity with specialized hospital plumbing systems.

Job Summary

The Plumber-Maintenance maintains, assembles, installs, and repairs pipes, fittings, and fixtures of HVAC systems, water, gas, air and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes, within the healthcare facilities of the 59th Medical Wing (JBSA-Lackland, Randolph AFB, and outlying facilities).

Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Studies building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installations.
• Inspects structure to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of structure resulting from installation of pipe.
• Locates and marks position of pipe and pipe connections and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors.
• Assist in cutting openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
• Cuts and threads pipe.
• Bends pipe to required angle by use of pipe-bending machine or by placing pipe over block and bending it by hand.
• Maintains, repairs. assembles and installs plumbing systems or components such as but not limited to, valves, pipe fittings, pumps, tanks, backflow preventers, hot water heaters, drains, flow sensors, gauges, bearings and seals, steam traps irrigation systems, pipe hangers, saddles, rods, compressed air pipes, etc. Such items are generally composed of metals, such as iron, steel, brass, and lead, and nonmetals, such as glass, vitrified clay, and plastic.
• Joins pipes by use of screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and caulks joint.
• Fills pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gauges to determine whether system is leaking.
• Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, and water softeners.
• Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending burst pipes, and opening clogged drains, and may weld holding fixtures to steel structural members.
• Installs, repairs, and inspects steam pipes and traps, valves, condensate pumps, tanks, heat exchangers, etc.
• Performs minor demolitions and removal of obsolete and unused piping as requested.
• Performs minor installations or repairs of insulation on pipes and equipment as assigned.
• Determines and installs proper signage and tags for plumbing infrastructure, i.e. valves, directional flow, contents, etc.
• Monitors chemical treatments in heating hot water and chilled water systems and reports deficiencies when necessary.
• Inspect, test, repair, and certify backflow prevention assemblies (State of Texas / TCEQ Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester certification required).
• Perform maintenance and repair of medical gas, medical vacuum, waste anesthetic gas disposal (WAGD), and medical support gas systems only when trained and qualified in accordance with NFPA 99 5.1.14.2.2.5 (e.g., ASSE 6040 Medical Gas Maintenance Personnel).
• Perform major repairs to natural gas supply lines only when meeting all State licensing requirements and having documented prior experience on natural gas supply lines.
• Perform welding repairs only when holding a C-60 Welding License or appropriate AWS certification (or equivalent); all welding complies with AWS D1.1 as a minimum.
• Perform work in occupied patient-care areas in compliance with Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA/PCRA) requirements and Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) as directed by the Facility Manager, COR, or Fire Marshal.
• Document all work performed, labor hours, and materials used in the Government’s computerized maintenance management system (DMLSS-FM/LogiCole) or as directed by the COR.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one-year certificate from college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a journeyman plumber in healthcare facilities (PWS requirement for all journeymen, craftsmen, and trades personnel).
• Plumber shall possess a valid Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners Journeyman (or Master) Plumber license and experience in hospital/medical treatment facility plumbing systems.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• All state or federal license requirements; or any licenses or certificates that may be required by the contract in which the employee is working.
• State of Texas (TCEQ) Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester certification required for personnel designated to test and repair backflow prevention devices.
• NFPA 99-qualified medical gas maintenance credential (e.g., ASSE 6040) required if assigned to medical gas, vacuum, WAGD, or medical support gas systems; ASSE 6010 installer credential desirable.
• AWS certification (or C-60 Welding License/equivalent) required if assigned welding repairs.
• Must meet all licensing, certification, and qualification requirements of the position within six (6) months of hire. Copies of all current certifications and licenses will be maintained on site and provided to the COR immediately upon request.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must complete required Government training within prescribed timelines, including Antiterrorism (AT) Level I awareness, OPSEC awareness (within 30 days of award and annually thereafter), Cyber Awareness Challenge (prior to network access), and MTF-provided in-service training (e.g., Newcomer’s Orientation, Infection Prevention, Blood-borne Pathogens).
• Must be physically and medically qualified to perform assigned duties in accordance with USACE EM 385-1-1.
• Must pass a background check performed by local law enforcement prior to employment and be able to obtain and maintain JBSA installation access (NACI).

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Must have the ability to walk or stand for long periods of time, climb ladders, squat, bend, kneel, work overhead or in awkward positions or spaces and be able to lift 50 to 100 lbs. occasionally.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Equal Opportunity Employer - This job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change