Plumber

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs general plumbing duties.
• Performs Preventative Maintenance (PM) and documentation.
• Researches and troubleshoots problems.
• Exhibits dependability and adherence to organization’s dress code policy.
• Other related duties as required.

Education/Training/Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Trade school training in plumbing or pipe fitting is required.
• 5 years commercial or industrial experience, to include experience reading specifications and interpreting schematics, blueprints, and mechanical drawings, experience working with little supervision is required.

Additional Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Knowledge of the state, parish, and southern building codes.
• Drawing skills to document plumbing changes for updating prints on CADD.
• Ability to properly use all power, hand tools and specialized equipment associated with the plumbing/pipe fitting trade.
• Interpersonal skills to deal effectively and courteously with a diverse group of internal and external callers and visitors.
• Ability to handle mental and physical stress and pressure to complete all jobs including emergencies.
• Ability to work indoors, outdoors, and in restricted spaces involving static postures/positions which must be held for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work extended hours and call-in on an emergency basis.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Moderate Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur.
• The incumbent may work near patients who have known or suspected communicable diseases and may enter isolation rooms.
• The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.
• Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste.