Zone Maintenance Plumber

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a journeyman level technician for maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities across the Medical Center campuses. The role involves using power and hand tools to support zone-based corrective maintenance and repairs, following established trade practices and instructions.

Work is performed during peak and non-peak hours with supervision by the Hospital Help Desk, FSC, Maintenance Manager or Supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years maintenance experience in a hospital, or diversified building maintenance, or construction.
• Technical or Trade School in HVAC, electrical, electronics related to industrial maintenance or other related 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair buildings and facilities across MUSC campuses.
• Use power and hand tools; diagnose and fix equipment problems.
• Work under supervision from the Hospital Help Desk, FSC, Maintenance Manager or Supervisor.
• May require working overtime or irregular hours; indoor and outdoor environments.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 Employee 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 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.

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, electronics related to industrial maintenance or other related 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.

FLSA:

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 as required. (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 to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at 3 feet. (Continuous) Ability to perceive colors accurately. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to operate winches, come-along, jacks, etc. (Continuous) Ability to maintain dexterity to use hand tools, both manual and powered. (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 as required. (Continuous)

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, electronics related to industrial maintenance or other related 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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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Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet® designated hospitals in South Carolina.