Plumber - Plant Maintenance

Ochsner Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Shreveport, Louisiana is seeking a skilled individual responsible for maintaining plumbing systems in various facilities. This role includes performing repairs, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting plumbing systems, such as water, sewer, and steam lines.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience, possess a Louisiana Journeymen Plumbers License, and demonstrate effective communication and problem-solving skills. Only candidates with the required qualifications will be considered.

Qualifications

• 2 years of commercial or industrial plumbing experience.
• Experience reading specifications and interpreting blueprints.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform repair and installation duties for plumbing systems.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on plumbing system components.
• Assist contractors during utility repairs and new construction.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment related to facility infrastructure.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Knowledge of plumbing codes

Drawing skills for CADD

Ability to use hand and power tools

Interpersonal skills

Ability to handle stress

Ability to work indoors and outdoors

Ability to handle emergency call-ins

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Trade school training in Plumbing or Pipe Fitting

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Specialized plumbing equipment

Job description

This job assumes responsibility for maintaining the total hydrology, steam, gas and sewerage distribution systems throughout the company's facilities as assigned, including preventative maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting, utilizing specialized test equipment and hand/power tools. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Job Duties:

• Performs a variety of repair and installation duties in and around the buildings of the facility of the plumbing systems such as water and sewer, steam, air, piped medical gas, vacuum and fire protection.
• Performs Preventative Maintenance on associated plumbing system components and documents accordingly to department procedures.
• Assists outside contractors with plumbing system outages during major utility repairs and/or new construction.
• Assists other Facilities Management staff with troubleshooting/repairing equipment as it relates to the Facility infrastructure.
• Other related duties as required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Knowledge of the state, parish, and southern building codes.
• Drawing skills to document plumbing changes for updating prints on CADD.
• Ability to properly use all power, hand tools and specialized equipment associated with the plumbing/pipe fitting trade.
• Interpersonal skills to deal effectively and courteously with a diverse group of internal and external callers and visitors.
• Ability to handle mental and physical stress and pressure to complete all jobs including emergencies.
• Ability to work indoors, outdoors, and in restricted spaces involving static postures/positions which must be held for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work extended hours and call-in on an emergency basis.

Work Experience:

• Required - 2 years Commercial or Industrial experience, to include experience reading specifications and Interpreting Schematics, Blueprints, and Mechanical Drawings, experience working with little supervision.

Education:

• Required - High School diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred - Trade school training in Plumbing or Pipe Fitting

Certifications:

• Required - Current Louisiana State Journeymen Plumbers License in the state of practice.
• Preferred - Medical Gas and Back-Flow Certification.

Other:

• Required - Trade school training in plumbing or pipe fitting.