Licensed Plumber, Memorial, 40 hours, Days

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Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Schedule Details:

Friday, Saturday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Scheduled Hours:

7AM-330PM

Shift:

1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

40

Cost Center:

10010 - 5282 Maintenance

Union:

UFCW-Skilled (United Food and Commercial Workers)

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Responsible for installing, testing, maintaining and repairing piping, systems, fixtures and allied equipment, and all other duties assigned for all UMass Memorial Healthcare properties.

I. Major Responsibilities:

1. Maintains all plumbing, fittings, fixtures and pipelines. Maintains soil, vent, oxygen, water, glass pipe, vacuum, nitrous oxide and compressed air systems. Responsible for fittings including screw threaded, sweat, and silver soldered types and the attachment of pipe assemblies to walls and ceilings. Repairs and maintains backflow prevention devises, pressure regulating valves, mixing valves and fixtures. Tests and records results for all oxygen, vacuum, nitrous oxide and air outlets. Changes and keeps records on all water filters.
2. Installs new plumbing systems and fixtures as required. Cuts and threads piping needed for installation.
3. Maintains all required records. Records all work not assigned on maintenance work log and completes work slips in the computer system as necessary. Maintains records of preventive maintenance performed on applicable history card. Compiles equipment history cards. Orders and maintains assigned supplies. Applies for and maintains plumbing permits as required.
4. Maintains clean and safe work area. Assures proper care in use and maintenance of tools, equipment and supplies. Adheres to safety standards, procedures and regulation.
5. Responds to and assesses various calls and emergencies as required or directed.
II. Position Qualifications:

1. Knowledge of state and city plumbing codes required along with current State Plumber's license. One to three years of experience. Ability to work from specifications, schedules and general instructions requiring interpretation in their various applications. Basic computer skills required. Must be able to read and write (English). Ability to utilize Computer to input work orders in the Computerized Maintenance Work Order System with minimal training within (60) days of employment required.
2. An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.
3. Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.
4. Department-specific competencies, including age-specific competencies and their measurements, will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

Must have or achieve Med Gas 6040 certificate within 90 days of hire.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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