Plumber Steamfitter II

Job description

Division: Eskenazi Health Sub-Division: Hospital Req ID: 25298 Schedule : Full Time Shift : Days Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 333-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus including at a network of Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis. FLSA Status Non-Exempt Job Role Summary The Plumber/Steamfitter II performs preventive maintenance by inspecting the plumbing and steam heating systems and replacement of potentially defective parts. Proactively contributes to Eskenazi Health's mission: Advocate, Care, Teach and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable population of Marion County. Models Eskenazi Health values of Professionalism, Respect, Innovation, Development and Excellence. Essential Functions and Responsibilities • Provides oversite to unlicensed plumbers on staff • Utilizes the Work Order system to document progress and create new work orders. • Responsible for conducting complex preventive maintenance by inspection of the plumbing and steam heating systems and replacement of potentially defective parts • Checks for repairs and stoppages, breaks, leaks in waste lines, water lines, vent, steam and/or return lines to ensure proper operation and maintenance • Repairs/installs plumbing fixtures, (i.e. wash basins, sinks, toilets, valves, faucets, pressure regulator valves, water heaters, hot and cold-water piping, sewer piping, steam piping and insulation) • Responsible for maintaining and repairing supplemental disinfection systems • Repairs double containment piping and monitoring systems • Maintains and repairs chilled water systems within the building • Replaces and repairs worn or defective parts on kitchen equipment, (i.e. point of use hot water heaters, dishwashers, and garbage disposals) • Removes/inspects sump pumps, replaces worn parts, repacks glands and corrects misalignment • Installs/maintains all vacuum, oxygen, nitrogen, sterilizers, control, nitrous oxide lines, and automatic fire protection sprinkler system • Troubleshooting of water and steam system issues, including testing of pumps and motors as well as unit controls • Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices • Responsible for obtaining quotes for parts or repair services • Maintains repair part inventory • Use of communication devices including but not limited to cell phone, handheld radios or email Job Requirements • High School diploma or equivalent (GED), • Active Journeyman Plumbing License required • 6 or more years of related work experience as a commercial or industrial plumber/steamfitter • Existing ASSE 6040 Medgas certification or to be obtained within 1 year of hire. • Backflow Certified required • Valid Indiana Driver’s License Knowledge, Skills & Abilities • Ability to work without supervision • Provide excellent customer service • Knowledge of state and local plumbing codes • Knowledge of NFPA applicable codes • Knowledge of steam systems and their operation • Ability to perform piping installations on all types and sizes of pipes • Knowledge of ligature resistant fixtures • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions effectively • Ability to interpret and work from blueprints • Knowledge and proper use of different kinds of plumbing and steam fitting tools, (i.e. pipe cutter, threading equipment, and various types of wrenches). • Ability to work from ladders and scaffolds • Ability to solder, braze and weld • Ability to identify and utilize applicable PPE requirements • Awareness of Infection Prevention and Control requirements withing a healthcare setting • Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing • Knowledge/application of mathematics • Communication with leadership prior to major system shutdowns • Ability to use age-appropriate communication skills Accredited by The Joint Commission and named as one of Indiana’s best employers by Forbes magazine for two consecutive years and the top hospital in the state for community benefit by the Lown Institute , Eskenazi Health’s programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city’s primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the only verified adult burn center in Indiana and Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, the first community mental health center in Indiana, just to name a few.