Plumber Steamfitter II

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