Plumber

Essential Functions

Performs journeyman level work in the alteration and repair of plumbing systems and equipment in the hospital. Works in compliance with the city plumbing code.

• Repair and perform preventative maintenance on a wide variety of plumbing systems and equipment.
• Make repairs by removing, replacing and installing plumbing devices and components.
• Locate broken or worn equipment through inspections, observations and tests.
• Test installed equipment and plumbing upon completion.
• Follow blue prints and equipment literature for repairs.
• Trouble shoot sprinkler systems, medical gas systems, deionized water systems, sewage systems, steams and condensate systems and equipment.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• Work requires elementary technical training such as that which would be acquired in the first year of college or technical school.
• Licensed as a journeyman plumber.
• Two years experience in the repair and testing and installation of plumbing equipment and systems.
• Certified to install medical gas systems, preferred.
• Good knowledge of theories and principles of plumbing, piping diagrams for repair and troubleshooting.
• Valid Driver’s/Chauffeurs License required, must meet Mercy’s Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, must be at least 18 years of age and be eligible to drive per Iowa state law.

Physical Activity Requirements

• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm, such as holding on to tools – screw drivers, drills hammers, power tools, etc.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction while using power or hand tools, reaching to work on equipment, etc.
• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees, such as when painting.
• Repetitive Motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers, such as wiring, turning screwdrivers.
• Pushing/Pulling: Using upper extremities to press against something to force forward or backward.
• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position.
• Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.

Physical Demand Requirements

• Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 40 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Visual Acuity Requirements

• Working involves taking measurements, assembling parts as distances close to the eyes and inspecting work.

Intellectual/Emotional Requirements

• Ability to maintain both a high standard of courtesy and cooperation in dealing with employees, residents and visitors and satisfactory job performance despite the stress of a hospital work environment.
• Adaptability to accepting responsibility for the direction, control or planning of an activity.
• Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.

Tools/Equipment

• Standard medical and nursing equipment, special equipment or office equipment found in the assigned area.

Working Conditions

• The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: activities occur inside and outside.
• The worker is subject to extreme cold: temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour such as when doing snow removal.
• The worker is subject to extreme heat: temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour such as when working on roof top units.
• The worker is subject to noise from power tools, fans, compressors and other loud equipment.
• The worker is subject to vibrations from using power tools, working around large equipment and other equipment.
• The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: one or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: chemicals used in cleaning wood dust and fumes form glues, etc.