Zone Maintenance Plumber

Medical University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a journeyman level Maintenance Technician to support the hospital facilities. You will perform repairs and preventive maintenance across multiple zones using power and hand tools in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, following established trade practices, and coordinating with the Hospital Help Desk and Supervisors. This is an essential role during disaster situations and requires reliability and physical

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; two years hospital or diversified building maintenance experience.
• Technical or trade school in HVAC, electrical, electronics related to industrial maintenance preferred.
• Ability to work across carpentry, plumbing, electrical fields and diagnose equipment problems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair buildings and facilities across MUHA campuses.
• Use power and hand tools to perform corrective maintenance and repairs from minor to extensive.
• Follow instructions and established trade practices; reports to supervisor or Maintenance Manager.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Diagnose equipment problems

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school in HVAC/electrical/electronics

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Jackhammer

Job description

Job Description Summary

This is a journeyman level position in the maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities during peak and non-peak hours in the entire Medical University of South Carolina, Medical Centers. Work involves the use of power and hand tools in maintaining specific zone assignments which covers a variety of corrective maintenance and repairs ranging from minor to extensive. All work is performed in accordance with instructions and established trade practices. Occasional monitoring or supervision may be necessary when new assignments are given. All work assignments will originate from the Hospital Help Desk, FSC, Maintenance Manager or Supervisor and subject to supervision and inspection by same or assigned subordinate. Considered Essential Personnel in a disaster situation.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000912 COL - Plant Operations & Maintenance (DMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-23

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

This is a journeyman level position in the maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities during peak and non-peak hours in the entire Medical University of South Carolina, Medical Centers. Work involves the use of power and hand tools in maintaining specific zone assignments which covers a variety of corrective maintenance and repairs ranging from minor to extensive. All work is performed in accordance withinstructions and established trade practices. Occasional monitoring or supervision may be necessary when new assignments are given. All work assignments will originate from the Hospital Help Desk, FSC, Maintenance Manager or Supervisor and subject to supervision and inspection by same or assigned subordinate. Considered Essential Personnel in a disaster situation.

FLSA

Hourly

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years maintenance experience in a hospital, or diversified building maintenance, or construction. Technical or Trade School in HVAC, electrical,electronicsrelated to industrial maintenance orotherrelated field preferred. Electrical and mechanical experience preferred. Must have ability to work different fields of maintenance (carpentry, plumbing, electrical, etc.), and to diagnose equipment problems and find solutions. Will require working in indoor and outdoor environments. Subject to electrical and radiant energy hazards and will be subject to work in confined spaces. May be exposed to toxic chemicals and biohazard materials. May require working overtime or irregular hours when needed.

Physical Requirements

Ability to work outside, in all weather conditions and temperature extremes. (Continuous) Ability to work in elevated areas. (Continuous) Ability to work in confined spaces. (Continuous) Ability to work below ground. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and asrequired. (Continuous) Ability to stand. (Continuous) Ability to climb. (Continuous) Ability to kneel. (Continuous) Ability to bend. (Continuous) Ability to walk. (Continuous) Ability to handle heavy tools (i.e.jackhammer). (Frequent) Ability to lift, unassisted, weight to 50 lbs. (Frequent) Ability to carry objects, unassisted, on a plane, on ladders, upstairs, etc., weighing 50 lbs. or less. (Frequent) Ability tomaintain20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at3feet. (Continuous) Ability to perceive colors accurately. (Continuous) Ability tomaintainhearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability tooperatewinches, come-along, jacks, etc. (Continuous) Ability tooperatewinches, come-along, jacks, etc. (Continuous) Ability to push or pull equipment carts. (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use asrequired. (Continuous) Necessary Special Requirements Some positions require a commercial driver's license. (Requirements for a commercial license are contained within separate description(s)). Some positions require EPA approved freon recovery certification.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years maintenance experience in a hospital, or diversified building maintenance, or construction. Technical or Trade School in HVAC, electrical,electronicsrelated to industrial maintenance orotherrelated field preferred. Electrical and mechanical experience preferred. Must have ability to work different fields of maintenance (carpentry, plumbing, electrical, etc.), and to diagnose equipment problems and find solutions. Will require working in indoor and outdoor environments. Subject to electrical and radiant energy hazards and will be subject to work in confined spaces. May be exposed to toxic chemicals and biohazard materials. May require working overtime or irregular hours when needed.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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