Plumber

Required Experience

Qualifications:

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

• State Plumbing License required.
• Certification in backflow preventers preferred.
• Must possess valid Illinois driver’s license and must be deemed as an acceptable driver in accordance with the MHS Fleet Safety Policy (five year MVR will be required).
• In this position, one will be required to be an OSHA certified forklift operator. On site and hands on training will be provided by department leader to meet this requirement.

Experience:

• Four years of plumbing experience required. Commercial and/or healthcare experience strongly preferred.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to read, understand and apply complex building codes such as NFPA and Joint Commission.
• Demonstrated ability to apply plumbing theory, read/understand blueprints, and other technical specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for long periods of time.
• Have basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities:

• Establishes work priorities ensuring efficient organization and coordination of activities with installing, and repairing pipes, fittings and fixtures of heating, water and drainage systems per codes and specifications.
• Installs new plumbing pipe for water, steam, condensate lines, sewer, air, oxygen, vacuum, nitrous oxide, drains, and vents and for sterilizers and other sterilizing equipment.
• Studies building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installations.
• Inspects structure to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of structure resulting from installation of pipe.
• Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters, hot water tanks, dishwashers and water softeners.
• Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending burst pipes and opening clogged drains.
• Performs and documents preventative maintenance.
• Notifies department if asbestos exists in work area.
• Interacts with patients and hospital personnel in a courteous, helpful and cooperative manner.
• Maintains appropriate dress and appearance, projecting a positive image of the Medical Center.
• Follows all safety procedures/policies in completing work assignments.
• Assists with completing division goals.
• Coordinates assigned work to meet the needs of customers, patients and visitors.
• Develops work practices that utilizes time and material efficiently.
• Performs other related work as required or requested.
• Participates in the department on-call rotation, responding to miscellaneous calls from the hospital as necessary.