PLUMBER - JOURNEYMAN

About the role

The Journeyman Plumber performs diversified duties related to the maintenance, repair, inspection, and installation of plumbing, piping, gas, drainage, and mechanical systems throughout Carilion Clinic facilities. Provides technical expertise and support for plumbing-related maintenance activities while supporting operational reliability, regulatory compliance, and safe patient care environments.

Location: 101 Elm Ave, Roanoke.

Responsibilities

• Performs emergency, routine, and preventive maintenance on plumbing, piping, gas, drainage, and mechanical systems.
• Installs, repairs, inspects, and maintains plumbing fixtures, piping systems, medical gas systems, natural gas systems, and related equipment.
• Coordinates, monitors, and inspects work to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, diagrams, specifications, and operation manuals.
• Inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains plumbing and mechanical equipment using hand tools, power tools, and precision testing instruments.
• Prepares work areas, plans installations, requests permits, and performs testing and inspections of plumbing systems and fixtures.
• Provides technical guidance, direction, and assistance to department personnel and support staff as needed.
• Identifies and secures appropriate supplies, materials, tools, and equipment required for assigned work.
• Maintains records and documentation related to work orders, inspections, repairs, blueprints, manuals, and maintenance activities.
• Provides training and technical updates to department personnel and supports ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Researches new techniques, materials, and equipment and provides recommendations to leadership.
• Directs staff on specific projects and work assignments as applicable.
• Orients new employees and may provide guidance to contract staff.
• Travels to various Carilion facilities and work sites as needed to support operational requirements.
• Serves as emergency staff during emergency conditions.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of plumbing experience in commercial or healthcare-related maintenance required.
• Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: Journeyman Plumbing license required.
• Life Support: Not applicable.
• Familiarity with state plumbing codes for hospitals and commercial occupancies required.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills required.
• Ability to use computerized work order systems, maintain records, and follow verbal and written instructions required.
• May be required to provide basic general-purpose maintenance tools.

Pay

Compensation Range: $23.97 - $35.96 per hour. Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to health and wellness app, Personify Health
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

Schedule

Full-time, Day shift.