Plumber

Trinity Health

Grand Rapids, MI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Hand Tools, High School Diploma, Hospital, Hospital Systems, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Licensing, Maintenance - Plumbing, Order Supplies, Plumbing, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project Tracking, Regulations, Scientific Publications, Team Player, Test Equipment, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Grand Rapids, MI
POSTED
10 days ago

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Hours: 7am-3:30pm with variable weekends and holidays

Full time : Day Shift

Position Summary:

Maintains, installs, and repairs plumbing equipment. Provides for the reliable and safe operation of the hospital plumbing distribution system.

Education

Minimum: A high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)

Preferred: An Associate's degree (two-year program or two to three years of college) or equivalent formal training.

Credentials/Licensure

Minimum: A current plumber's license

Preferred: A current plumber's license

Related Experience

Minimum: One year plumbing experience

Preferred: Five or more years experience, hospital experience preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum:

  • Working knowledge of and ability to use basic hand tools and the test equipment specific to the field.
  • Ability to follow written instructions, perform tasks and document actions taken.

Essential functions:

  • Assists in planning, installation, and maintenance of hospital water and drain systems
  • Performs preventive maintenance on equipment according to established procedures and guidelines and document results of activities performed to comply with all regulatory accreditation and licensing standards.
  • Performs corrective maintenance including diagnosing problems using electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, or other sciences and document results of activities performed to comply with all regulatory accreditation and licensing standards.
  • Interacts with clinical staff to understand and resolve operational problems.
  • Completes Daily Time Sheet in AIMS to track work orders and preventative maintenance, and miscellaneous work done.
  • Determines need for replacement parts and supplies and order as appropriate.
  • Coordinates and monitors support efforts with outside service organizations when necessary to make sure the work they perform is appropriate and documented.
  • Maintains age specific safety precautions including: No small, sharp objects, or tools that may injure patients or visitors will be left out. Hallways and pathways will be free of debris, equipment, tools and liquid spills.
  • Promotes teamwork by keeping others informed, participating effectively in group decision making, working to accomplish team objectives and projects, and by soliciting feedback about one's effectiveness as a team member.
  • Continually improves processes by seeking ways to eliminate and reduce waste.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

About the Company

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Trinity Health

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. In fiscal year 2023, the Livonia, Michigan-based health system invested $1.5 billion in its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
WEBSITE
https://jobs.trinity-health.org/search-results