Lead Plumber

Job Title: Lead Plumber

Location: RWJUH Rahway Hospital

Department Name: Plant Operations

Req #:

Status: per hour

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $29.00 - $34.00 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated per hour wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Lead Plumber performs general plumbing and steam fitting work involved in the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing facilities and systems, high pressure steam pipes and fittings, and sewage systems.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or Completion of Trade School
• Three years prior experience in industrial maintenance
• Must be able to distinguish and identify colors
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Valid NJ Driver's License

Schedule:

• Full-Time
• Days

Essential Functions:

• • Works with various machine and hand held tools common to the trade; may prepare work form sketches, plans, and specifications in accord with the plumbing code or accepted trade practices
  • Is familiar with the nomenclature, use, and installation of reducing pressure relief, surge, check, float gate, globe, thermostatic, unions, sleeves, bushings, reducers, steam traps, strainers, and other fittings and valves.
  • Takes lead over and gives assignments to one or more plumbers and / or provides technical advice / assistance to journey level plumbers engaged in the maintenance and operation of plumbing systems,
  • Utilizes skills to perform work as directed by manager or director
  • Performs work in any of the skilled trades as a mechanic or as an assistant to a skilled tradesman as required
  • Maintains all building functions on patient floors and patient rooms
  • Delivers timely and efficient building services to staff, patients, and visitors
  • Remains available for routine and emergency service calls according to Medical Center needs
  • Works overtime as required
  • Provides on-call maintenance coverage for the Medical Center for repairs, installations, snow removal, relief mechanic and other emergencies or schedules projects
  • Ensures that patient care is number one priority
  • Responds to work in any work discipline as requested by Engineering supervisors, foreman or director, and performs to the best of his/her ability
  • Must be a team player and help team out at all times

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Plans
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Life & Accidental Death Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Wellness Programs
  • Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
  • Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer