Plumber

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of delivering high quality FM services; Maintain facilities related equipment (e.g., keys, Carpentry tools); Utilize strong understanding and background in applicable field.
• Respond to technical queries or issues to provide exceptional customer service and satisfaction; Escalate, as needed.
• Develop an understanding of Facilities maintenance responsibilities and contribute to their compliance.
• Perform rounds of facilities and equipment to ensure proper state and/or operation; Maintain cleanliness throughout the facilities including accurate records in the systems.
• Ensure a safety focused mindset on all aspects of the position.
• Install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems and equipment including piping, fixtures, valves, pumps, water heaters, backflow prevention devices, and medical gas systems in accordance with applicable codes and healthcare standards.
• Respond to plumbing-related service requests and emergencies, troubleshooting issues promptly to ensure minimal disruption to patient care and hospital operations.
• Complete assigned work orders accurately and efficiently, including detailed documentation of work performed, materials used, and system status updates within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Conduct routine rounds and inspections of hospital plumbing systems (e.g., potable water, sanitary, storm, vacuum, and compressed air) to ensure proper operation, code compliance, and preventative maintenance adherence.
• Collaborate with other Facilities staff, engineers, contractors, and clinical personnel to coordinate plumbing work and maintain a safe, functional environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Support compliance with regulatory agencies such as DNV, and local authorities by ensuring systems meet all applicable health, safety, and environmental codes.
• Maintain a strong safety focus in all work, following established protocols, using proper PPE, and identifying potential hazards or risks.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Consistently meet job expectations, adhere to policies, and deliver quality work while applying St. Jude values and principles.

Minimum Education and/or Training

High school diploma/GED required.

Minimum Experience

2+ years of experience as a journeyman plumber.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by SJCRH Only

Cross Connection Control Certification or Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification required within 12 months of employment. Journeyman license preferred.

Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Acknowledges stress and can stay composed in challenging situations.
• Uses basic emotional regulation techniques, like deep breathing, to manage pressure.
• Demonstrates stability under pressure and may help others as needed.
• Exhibit good grasp of troubleshooting skills, techniques and processes required to resolve standard issues.
• Able to do more with available tools and resources and continues to improvise and optimize.
• Promptly acknowledges and responds to queries and troubleshoot issues under less supervision.
• Contributes to team efforts and communicates basic ideas.
• Listens to others and can give/receive feedback.
• Demonstrates independence in resolving routine and non-routine queries.
• Questions, clarifies, and provides explanations as needed.
• Checks documents and reports for clarity and accuracy.
• Seeks and provides information within and outside team in a timely manner.
• Addresses problems in a structured, logical approach.
• Asks for guidance and tries out new ideas when changes in approach are required.
• Adapts quickly and positively; learns from mistakes.
• Follows safety procedures with occasional guidance.
• Identifies common risks and takes basic precautions.
• Reports safety concerns when noticed.
• Plans around multiple tasks and priorities well within own work.
• Is able to cope with unexpected changes in routine and delivers planned outcomes on time.
• Escalates issues/problems and seeks support in a timely manner.
• Performs a wide variety of duties in support of maintenance of facilities (e.g., plumbing, electrical, and carpentry repairs).
• Operates power tools and basic maintenance equipment.