Senior Plumber/Steamfitter – Lead Maintenance & Repairs

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Time

Medical & Prescription Coverage

Dental & Vision Insurance

HSA & FSA

Disability Insurance

Pension Plan

Pet Insurance

EAP

Professional Development

Job summary

University Hospital in Newark, NJ is seeking a Sr Plumber/Steamfitter to lead maintenance, repair, and installation of plumbing, heating, steam fixtures, and related systems in a health care environment.

The role requires five years of experience, a technical school diploma, and strong knowledge of codes. Responsibilities include supervising others, responding to calls, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Technical school diploma or equivalent plus five years of experience in operation, maintenance and installation of plumbing systems/equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates, maintains, repairs, and installs pipe systems, plumbing fixtures, heating fixtures, steam fixtures, regulator valves and various system elements/appliances.
• Responds to plumbing trouble calls and requests within the facilities, using hand tools, pneumatic and/or hydraulic power tools, analyzing equipment and testing instruments.
• Performs routine maintenance, preventive maintenance and inspections on plumbing systems equipment and related equipment/systems.
• Installs, repairs and/or maintains water, gas, oil, waste disposal and high-pressure steam and high-temperature hot water.
• Prepares, maintains, and submits to the Supervisor, Maintenance and Construction requisitions for material, work orders, required records and reports relating to plumbing equipment/systems.

Skills

5+ years plumbing

Blueprint reading

Code compliance

Overtime availability

Communication skills

Education

Technical school diploma

Job description

University Hospital in Newark, NJ is seeking a Sr Plumber/Steamfitter to lead maintenance, repair, and installation of plumbing, heating, steam fixtures, and related systems in a health care environment.

The role requires five years of experience, a technical school diploma, and strong knowledge of codes. Responsibilities include supervising others, responding to calls, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.