Plumber

About the Role

The Plumber performs journeyman-level work assisting in the installation, repair, maintenance, and fabrication of materials for plumbing systems throughout the facility while adhering to department, local, state, and national codes.

Responsibilities

• Regularly inspects connections and assists in maintaining natural gas, medical gases, water, air, waste disposal, and heating and cooling systems to ensure proper operation.
• Installs, constructs, repairs, and maintains building systems and equipment in accordance with departmental, local, state, and federal codes/guidelines.
• Performs various construction tasks for new, remodeled, or repaired plumbing systems, including installing, replacing, and re-routing piping for backflow systems, medical gases, water, waste, and heating and cooling systems.
• Installs backflow devices and tamper valves for fire water systems.
• Conducts biannual fire pump tests; maintains logs, records, and reports as required by regulatory agencies for routine work and preventative maintenance.
• Detects malfunctioning equipment before damage occurs using manufacturer’s manuals, troubleshooting techniques, and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Responds to all maintenance service requests for plumbing or related repair; installs and repairs pipes, fittings, and fixtures; estimates costs of installation or repair work.
• Collaborates with facility/departmental personnel, contractors, subcontractors, and regulatory representatives to ensure plumbing systems meet user, building, and regulatory requirements.
• Requisitions pipes and fittings; maintains inventory of tools and supplies.
• Installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and replaces auxiliary equipment, including steam traps, humidifiers, pressure-reducing valves, condensate pumps, medical air compressors/vacuum pumps, and alarm systems.
• Uses maintenance techniques to weld, fabricate, and repair equipment, such as soldering and brazing.
• Maintains computerized controlled systems, including pneumatic tube systems, fire alarm systems, and nurse call systems.
• Acts as lead plumber on skilled assignments; provides direction, support, and mentoring to other maintenance personnel.
• Writes and updates preventative maintenance operating procedures and schedules for equipment and systems.
• Follows facility and professional work procedures to ensure personal, coworker, and patient/visitor safety.
• Attends classes to expand and maintain proficiency on assigned equipment and systems.
• Enters restricted access areas without supervision to perform assigned work.
• Responds to snow emergencies when needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Possession of a Journeyman Plumber License from the Examining Board of Plumbers in accordance with Paragraph 24-06-130 of the Lincoln Municipal Code.
• Prior experience in a mechanical trade, including plumbing, refrigeration, or general machine work, preferred.
• Valid State of Nebraska Driver’s License required; verification and maintenance of a responsible driving record per facility standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of plumbing codes, ordinances, and other regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of methods and practices for maintenance and repair of utility systems.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software applications relevant to work functions.
• Knowledge of AC/DC (stick) welding, brazing, and soldering applications and techniques.
• Knowledge of plumbing and mechanical safety precautions and intervention techniques.
• Skill in operating and maintaining power tools, hand tools, and measuring devices.
• Ability to prioritize work demands and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to practice proper body mechanics to ensure personal and customer/patient safety.
• Ability to estimate materials, time, and costs of plumbing projects.
• Ability to detect and utilize problem-solving skills in correcting malfunctioning systems.
• Ability to fit and route pipe, design, and install special equipment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze schematics, written drawings, and blueprints.
• Ability to react and function appropriately under stressful and emergency situations.

Physical Requirements

Characterized as very heavy work requiring exertion in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• Long periods of standing, lifting, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, climbing, and crawling.
• Occasional exposure to high voltage, high temperatures, and heights from 25–120 feet.
• Exposure to latex, body fluids, blood, fiberglass, fireproofing insulation dust, noise, and wet or damp places.
• Must wear personal protection devices and clothing, such as respirators, hard hats, and safety back belts.
• May work in an on-call capacity, including holidays, weekends, evenings, nights, and overtime as needed.
• May be required to perform seasonal work, such as snow removal.