Plumber III, UofL Hospital, 8a-5p

Job Description

Summary: This position provides a safe campus by installing repairs and maintaining fixtures and equipment such as urinals, toilets, sinks, drinking fountains and faucets. It also involves clearing pipe stoppages and replacing copper, cast and PVC piping.

• Installs repairs and/or maintains fixtures and equipment such as urinals, toilets, sinks, drinking fountains and faucets.
• Clears pipe stoppages utilizing drain cleaning equipment.
• Replaces copper, cast and PVC piping.
• Installs, inspects, and maintains all existing plumbing and hydronic systems.
• Completes inspections of all plumbing systems and equipment according to established procedures, federal and state regulation and codes.

Essential Functions

Under the direct supervision of a Supervisor/Lead Mechanic, this position will provide a safe campus, including:

• Installs repairs and/or maintains fixtures and equipment such as urinals, toilets, sinks, drinking fountains and faucets.
• Clears pipe stoppages utilizing drain cleaning equipment.
• Replaces copper, cast and PVC piping.
• Installs, inspects, and maintains all existing plumbing and hydronic systems.
• Completes inspections of all plumbing systems and equipment according to established procedures, federal and state regulation and codes.

Other Functions

• Absorbs and analyzes information to complete daily job functions.
• Performs general maintenance work as needed.
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct.

Job Requirements

• Education: High School diploma or GED/Equivalent (required), Plumber apprenticeship or 2-year degree (preferred).
• Experience: 5+ years commercial/industrial Plumber (required), 10+ years commercial/industrial Plumber (preferred).
• Licensure: Current Valid Driver’s License must be maintained (required), Plumber Journeyman (preferred), Kentucky Society of Healthcare Engineers KSHE Safe Day One (preferred), Med Gas (preferred), Backflow Prevention (preferred).

Job Competency

• Time management skill, able plan work and priorities.
• Able to build relationships and gather and analyze information.
• Able to brainstorm alternative resources and directions.
• Able to break down complex tasks into manageable parts in a systematic, detailed way and consider input from several sources.
• Detailed oriented and has ability to check own work for accuracy and quality.
• Able to problem-solve by identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner, as well as develop alternative solutions when needed.
• Able to adjust and change rather than identify why things cannot be accomplished.
• Able to problem solve and come up with a solution.
• Able to learn other relevant systems and databases, as needed.

Language Ability

• Able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
• Able to read, analyze and interpret common and industry-related documents.
• Able to respond to common inquires or complaints from patients, families, UofL staff and the general public.

Reasoning Ability

• Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Able to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deliver successful results.

Computer Skills

• Basic work knowledge of computers (email).
• Specialized programs (data-based work order management system).

Additional Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
• Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines.
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.

UofL Health Core Expectation

• Lives the values of honesty, integrity and compassion and demonstrates these values in their interactions with others and as they deliver excellent patient care.
• Honors and cares for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit.
• Ensures the highest quality of care for those we serve.
• Works together as a team to achieve our goals.
• Improves continuously by listening, and asking for and responding to feedback.
• Sets and responds to new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve.
• Uses our resources wisely.
• Understands how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health.