The primary responsibility of the Apprentice Plumber is to provide operational reliability of all facility plumbing systems and equipment. This includes but is not limited to the inspection, troubleshooting, repair, demolition, and installation of commercial and industrial plumbing fixtures, piping and related equipment. This position requires the maintenance of tools and work areas in order to reflect a professional appearance. This position requires professional and effective communication with medical staff, patients, families and the general public.

SHIFT AND SCHEDULE

Full Time 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• Installation, troubleshooting, repair or demolition of commercial and/or industrial plumbing fixtures and associated equipment in a hospital setting on both normal and emergency power.

• This includes contact and coordination with contractors when necessary.

• Ability to read and understand blueprints

• Performs fitting, routing and connecting of plumbing installations of all types, including all supply and drain systems.

• Maintains current knowledge of systems used in job, including codes and standards.

• Uses time effectively while performing routine duties under minimal supervision.

• May be required to work other than scheduled hours.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School or GED Equivalency Diploma

• Thorough knowledge of electrical, mechanical and various building systems.

• 10 years verifiable years experience in the plumbing trade.

• Journeyman or Master plumber preferred. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The individual must be able to

• Stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, lift, see, speak and hear.

• Lifting is limited to 50 lbs. for non-clinical staff.

• The individual must use an assisted-lift device or get another individual(s) to assist with the lift that is over these maximum limits.