Plumber

Put your plumbing skills to work installing, maintaining, and repairing essential building systems.

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Perform the installation, repair, assembly and maintenance of water, sewage, drainage, air, gas and vacuum systems and related equipment and systems in accordance with state and local codes.

Work Arrangement – On-site

DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES

Experience/training in a healthcare setting preferred.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training - High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience - Work requires 2 years of experience in the installation and repair of plumbing systems and fixtures.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations - Valid N.C. Driver's license and a driving history acceptable under the guidelines of the Safe Driving Policy.

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Work Performed

• Install, connect and test plumbing fixtures such as urinals, water closets, wash basins, sinks and drinking fountains, compressed air fixtures, and such gas fired equipment as heat furnaces and processing tanks.
• Monitor and troubleshoot plumbing breakdowns by diagnosing trouble and repairing, replacing or taking other corrective action as necessary.
• Determine routing of pipe and location of such plumbing fixtures, accessories and equipment as inlets, vent pipes, hangers, brackets and water, sewer, gas, and air connections by following trade practice specifications, blueprints, sketches and codes.
• Indicate lines and points on walls, floors, ceiling and open areas or set stakes to locate pipe routes, inlets, outlets, connections, fixtures and equipment; prepare working sketch as required.
• Follow a predetermined PM schedule if assigned to maintenance areas.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Communication Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively communicate in one-on-one or small group situations with customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Must respect the privacy of patients and maintain the confidentiality of any patient information related to their treatment.
• Ability to complete daily records, logs, and time sheets.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk.
• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee is occasionally required to climb ladders or stairs.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds or more.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. Because of these potential exposures, the employee is required to attend all related safety training sessions and follow/comply with all appropriate safety guidelines.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

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