Plumber

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspects installs repairs and replaces pipe fittings and plumbing fixtures to maintain the plumbing medical gases and steam heating systems and components of the medical center.
• Cuts threads brazes and welds to repair or replace pipe fittings or related items associated with steam condensate water air drainage medical gases and sprinkler systems.
• Performs repairs and scheduled maintenance on the following equipment including pumps autoclaves stills and other equipment relating to steam or water systems.
• Performs repairs and scheduled maintenance on medical gas equipment including negative-positive gases vacuum and compressed air.
• Designs improvements in plumbing systems and related equipment prepares drawings and schematics and estimates time and materials.
• Constructs and installs improvements inspects completed work and documents time and materials utilized.
• Performs work according to established codes and department procedures. Implements safe work practices.
• Participates in snow removal a assignments.
• Accurately tracks and records all tasks performed through work orders.
• Records and reports any maintenance needs that are identified and that cannot be performed within designated time limits or personal skills levels.
• Consults with management to determine special maintenance needs within the medical center or concerning work of longer duration systems maintenance work beyond capabilities projects or other facilities needs.
• Works cooperatively with other medical center departments such as Environmental Services Materials Management Clinical Engineering and coordinates with to provide services to customers.
• Assists in the development of work standards policies and procedures. Participates in the identification and clarification of scope of maintenance tasks and responsibility.
• Completes scheduled and assigned tasks under normal conditions within prescribed time parameters with accuracy and consistency.
• Makes effective use of departmental/medical center resources (time material equipment etc) so as to minimize waste and prevent damage.
• Presents a professional image at all times as demonstrated by a high degree of integrity technical knowledge personal appearance (neat clean in uniform and wears name tag) equipment/tools cleanliness and orderliness and orderliness and cleanliness/order lined of mechanical areas work areas and shops.
• Maintains a good work attendance and punctuality record in accordance with department policies.
• Restocks equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrates a constant awareness and makes every effort to correct and report hazards to the proper authority. Knows and responds appropriately to safety fire and disaster procedures.
• Exemplifies Guest and Staff Relations in all activities. U. Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not considered as all inclusive.
• Minimal Qualifications
  Education
  • High School Diploma or GED required or
  • equivalent (GED) required
  Experience
  • 5-7 years Relevant experience required
  Licenses and Certifications
  • PLUMBER - Licensed Plumber DC plumbers license preferred and
  • Current state licensure (Maryland Virginia etc.) acceptable. required and
  • Medical Gas certification preferred
  Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  • Broad knowledge of plumbing practices working knowledge of general tools used.
  • Good knowledge of occupational hazards and the safety precautions of the trade.
  • Good problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to design and interpret prints drawings and schematics.
  This position has a hiring range of : USD $44.79 - USD $44.79 /Hr.