Journeyman Plumber

About the role

Under general supervision, install, repair, and replace pipes, fittings, and plumbing fixtures to maintain the heating, water, gas, and drainage systems throughout hospital facilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, schedules, and performs plumbing-related activities in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Receives, reviews, and prioritizes assignments and work orders and designates time schedules.
• Coordinates work with other mechanics and medical facilities personnel to complete work orders without inconveniencing patients.
• Fabricates and installs threaded pipes, joint copper pipes, and valves.
• Repairs sinks, faucets, drains, and associated piping/fixtures.
• Monitors and inspects work to ensure compliance with work specifications, codes, and regulations.
• Requests administrative permits for installation and tests equipment for government inspector approval upon completion.
• Performs preventative maintenance and routine plumbing service and repair on equipment to ensure proper, safe operation and adherence to JCAHO requirements and safety standards.
• Prepares work area by disassembling old systems and cutting holes in walls and floors for pipes.
• Prepares pipes and plumbing fixtures for installation, replacement, or repair by threading, measuring, and shaping.
• Performs maintenance and repairs on medical gas systems, laboratory equipment, and similar apparatus.
• Performs pressure tests on piping and gas lines to ensure proper functioning.
• Soldiers and caulks leaks, opens clogged drains, and thaws frozen pipes as needed.
• Troubleshoots malfunctions with various plumbing systems including domestic water, steam, medical lasers, sanitary and storm water, and heating water systems.
• Installs and removes plumbing and plumbing fixtures for remodeling and construction areas in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Installs plumbing equipment such as toilets, faucets, drains, and domestic water systems.
• Repairs and replaces gas lines in stoves, broilers, washers, pumps, heat exchangers, coils, valves, and associated equipment on steam systems or boilers.
• Maintains all required records and information pertinent to costing out work assignments.
• Assists in applying cost-effective measures in the utilization of materials and personnel.
• Communicates with allied health staff, contractors, medical, and administrative support staff regarding equipment operation and concerns.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work environment in accordance with departmental procedures and UMMS safe work practices.
• Ensures proper care in using tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintains established Medical System and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Maintains professional growth and development through educational programs, seminars, and workshops.
• Researches new techniques, materials, and equipment and makes recommendations to supervisor.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Graduation from an accredited trade or vocational school with courses in plumbing and blueprint reading.
• Journeyman licensure.
• Four years of experience in general plumbing repair and maintenance, or equivalent.