Plumbing Maintenance Mechanic 1

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare institution as a Plumbing Maintenance Mechanic I, where you will play a vital role in maintaining essential plumbing systems. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a world-class environment alongside top healthcare professionals. You will be responsible for performing maintenance, installation, and repairs on various plumbing systems, ensuring they operate efficiently and safely. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this role allows you to make a significant impact on patient care while gaining exposure to cutting-edge technology. If you're passionate about healthcare and plumbing, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Access to Johns Hopkins Credit Union

Qualifications

• 5 years of related work experience required.
• Completion of a Journey Plumber program is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, installation, and repair on plumbing systems.
• Identify and resolve routine plumbing equipment problems.

Skills

Plumbing Techniques

Safety Knowledge

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Formal Training in Journey Plumber Program

Tools

Power Augers

Pipe Threaders

Powered Bench Tools

Hand Tools

Job description

Are you ready to play a crucial role in healthcare at one of the world's leading medical institutions? Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is now urgently hiring for a highly skilled Plumbing Maintenance Mechanic I.

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the internal staffing agency for the Johns Hopkins Health System and partner hospitals, providing temporary support to a variety of the Johns Hopkins locations. Why Choose Johns Hopkins Intrastaff? At Johns Hopkins Intrastaff, you're not just an employee; you're an integral part of a renowned healthcare system. Unlike traditional staffing agencies, we offer you the unique advantage of being both a temporary employee and a valued member of our prestigious organization.

Position Overview:

• Performs maintenance, installation and repair work on piped utility systems and fixtures and on the piping and connections of equipment. This work is performed under general supervision and using the tools and techniques of plumbing technology.

Location:

• The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Facilities Department located in Baltimore, MD.

Schedule:

• 3:00 PM–11:30 PM.

Pay Rate:

• Commensurate with experience.

What We Offer:

• Impactive Work: You will have a positive impact on making a difference in a patient’s life.
• World-Class Environment: Work alongside some of the best healthcare professionals, including top nurses, physicians, and allied health experts.
• Cutting-Edge Innovation: Gain exposure to state-of-the-art technology and participate in groundbreaking medical research that shapes the future of healthcare.
• Benefit: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Access to Johns Hopkins Credit Union and more.

If you're passionate about healthcare, thrive in a diverse team environment, and are eager to make a difference, Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the place for you. Join us in delivering exceptional care and advancing medical science. Apply now and be a part of something extraordinary at Johns Hopkins Intrastaff!

Authority / Decision-Making:

• Makes decisions based on trade practices and supervisor direction as appropriate for the scope of this position.
• Recommends and participates in departmental plumbing operations development, improvement, and implementation as it relates to current/anticipated workload.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Trains peer and lower level positions as directed by supervisor.

Problem Solving:

• Identifies, analyzes, diagnoses and resolves routine plumbing equipment problems and component conditions.

Information Management:

• Reads and interprets schematic and construction drawings, service manuals and other technical documents.
• Follows instructions provided by blueprints, drawings, written materials, work orders and oral instruction.
• Communicates (written and oral) with supervisor and departmental/JHM staff.
• Assimilates JHH/departmental mission, policies and procedures as well as specific job safety aspects.

Working Conditions:

• Works in shop and mechanical area environments with exposure to dust, heat, cold, noise and fumes.
• Work may be performed outdoors with exposure to extreme temperatures and other weather conditions.
• Gets into/works within confined spaces and in awkward positions.
• Works at heights of up to 30 feet above surface using ladders, lifts and equipment.
• Work requires ability to stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time.
• Work requires ability to load/unload and transport/position tools, equipment and materials & push/pull loaded hand trucks weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Works with drainage (or other) systems which involves risk of exposure to disease.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents has little likelihood of harm when established health precautions are followed.
• Work requires the use of protective safety devices including, but not limited to, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, infection prevention apparel/apparatus, back belt.
• Work requires attention to detail.
• Work requires visual acuity.
• Work requires manual dexterity.

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of formal training in a state-approved Journey Plumber program at a vocational or technical school, college, or apprenticeship sponsor organization.

Work Experience:

• 5 years related work experience.
• The full-time equivalent spent in a state-approved program may count toward the 5-year work experience requirement.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of plumbing techniques, codes, procedures and materials.
• Knowledge of safety rules, procedures and practices, including the proper use of safety equipment as defined by OSHA and industry standards.

Skills:

• Applies plumbing and safety knowledge indicated herein.
• Safely uses tools and equipment indicated herein.
• Ability to solve problems and manage information indicated herein.
• Requires proficient written and verbal English communication skills, at least on a high school graduate level, to interact with departmental/JHM staff.
• Identifies and avoids hazards as indicated by warning labels, signage, lights and other warning devices.
• Performs work within reasonable lengths of time as measured against trade, industry or engineered standards.

Machines, Tools, Equipment:

• All types of tools and equipment normally used in the plumbing trade, including specialized equipment such as power augers and pipe threaders, powered bench and hand tools (such as drills, grinders, compressed air), as well as non-powered hand tools.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.