Plumber, Senior

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled plumber to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing various plumbing systems and equipment within a dynamic hospital environment. Your expertise will ensure the smooth operation of essential services, including water, sewage, and gas systems. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental care, retirement benefits, and family-friendly programs. If you have a passion for plumbing and a commitment to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative and innovative workplace.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Care

Dental Care Programs

Generous Retirement Benefits

Family-Friendly Programs

Cultural Programs

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in plumbing installation and maintenance.
• High school education with relevant skilled trades training.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and troubleshoot plumbing systems and equipment.
• Perform maintenance and repair on various hospital plumbing fixtures.

Skills

Plumbing Troubleshooting

Maintenance and Repair

Preventive Maintenance

Documentation Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Skilled Crafts or Trades Training

Tools

Computer Software for Plumbing Maintenance

Job description

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY

Perform all levels of troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of water, sewage, drainage, air, gas and vacuum systems and related equipment and facilities in Duke University Hospital.

WORK PERFORMED

1. Monitor and troubleshoot plumbing problems and breakdowns by diagnosing trouble and repairing, replacing or taking other corrective action to Hospital plumbing systems and equipment.
2. Maintain and repair sterilizers, washers, glass washers, institutional kitchen equipment, operating room tables, mixing valves, water softeners, grease pits and special equipment.
3. Determine routing of pipe and location of plumbing fixtures, accessories and equipment by following and adhering to trade practice specifications, blueprints, sketches and codes.
4. Complete required documentation to include, but not limited to, work order forms, inventory/order forms, and preventive maintenance documents; use computer software as applicable to plumbing maintenance or construction activities.
5. Follow a predetermined schedule of preventive maintenance on plumbing systems and equipment. Review related documents and evaluate compliance to standards and codes.
6. Analyze systems or components and recommend proper corrective actions when needed.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Work requires an educational background normally equivalent to high school with course work in skilled crafts or trades training.

Experience

Four (4) years minimum experience in the plumbing trade in the installation and/or repair and maintenance of plumbing systems and equipment.

OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.

Anticipated Pay Range

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $21.20 to USD $35.05. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.

Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.