Plumber - Rotating Shifts - Nights & Days

NewYork-Presbyterian; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital seeks a licensed Plumber for rotating shifts (nights and days) at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Responsibilities include installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing, heating, and piping systems across facilities, with emphasis on safety and infection control.

The role requires at least 3 years of plumbing experience, a high school diploma or GED, and NYC certifications (F-60, G-60, Standpipe/Sprinkler) within probation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of three (3) years of plumbing experience.
• NYC Fire Department Certificate of Fitness F-60 within probation period.
• ASSE 6040 Medical Gas System Maintenance certification within 15 months of hire.
• New York City FireDepartment Certificate of Fitness for Torch Use of FlammableGases G-60 within theprobation period.
• New York City FireDepartment Certificate of Fitness for Standpipe/Sprinkler System S-12/S-13 within the probation period.
• Variable work shifts.
• Salary Range: $45.24-$47.68/Hourly.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair domestic water, sewer, storm drainage, and heating distribution systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical schematics to trace and troubleshoot systems.
• Support equipment shutdowns for contractor work and ensure proper system operation.
• Follow all safety standards and infection control requirements (ICRA) while performing work.

Skills

Plumbing experience

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NYC Fire Department Certificate of Fitness F-60

ASSE 6040 Medical Gas System Maintenance

NYC Fire Department Certificate of Fitness for Torch Use G-60

NYC Fire Department Certificate of Fitness for Standpipe/Sprinkler S-12/S-13

Job description

Plumber - Rotating Shifts - Nights & Days

Start Date: 10/22/2026 End Date: 10/31/2026

Under the direction of the Supervisor and Lead Plumber, this role is responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair, and preventive maintenance of plumbing, heating, and piping systems throughout the facility.

Key duties include:

• Installing, maintaining, and repairing domestic water, sewer, storm drainage, and heating distribution systems using various plumbing methods and materials.
• Installing and repairing pipe insulation, including securing and covering piping systems.
• Maintaining and repairing perimeter heating systems and plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, showers, eye wash stations, and medical gas outlets.
• Servicing standpipe, sprinkler, medical gas, oxygen, and suction systems.
• Cleaning and clearing drains and waste lines.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, and technical schematics to trace and troubleshoot existing systems.
• Supporting equipment shutdowns for contractor work and ensuring proper system operation.
• Following all safety standards, infection control requirements (ICRA), and established maintenance procedures while performing work.

This is the full time rotating position located at NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

Shift info:

• Saturday & Sunday: 12:00 am to 8:00 am
• Monday - Wednesday: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Required Criteria

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of three (3) years of plumbing experience
• New York City FireDepartment Certificate of Fitness for Fireguard F-60 within theprobation period.
• ASSE 6040 Medical Gas System Maintenance certification within 15 months of hire.
• New York City FireDepartment Certificate of Fitness for Torch Use of FlammableGases G-60 within theprobation period.
• New York City FireDepartment Certificate of Fitness for Standpipe/Sprinkler System S-12/S-13 within the probation period.
• Variable work shifts
• Salary Range: $45.24-$47.68/Hourly

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