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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-ExemptJob 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 emailJob 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 LicenseKnowledge, 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 sk