Plumber Steamfitter II

HHC•Indianapolis, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

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
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

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