Plumber - Plant Maintenance

Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a 122-bed, general acute care community hospital located in Torrington, Connecticut, that serves as a regional health care resource for the 100,000 residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut. CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient, safe and comfortable patient environment. Job Summary Performs skilled plumbing work in the construction, maintenance and repair of the hospital’s plumbing, sprinkling, hot water, and dialysis and dialysis R.O. systems and their related components using various hand and power tools. Work guides will be blueprints, specifications, schematics, written or oral instructions and applicable codes in compliance with Joint Commission and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101 Life Safety Code and all other applicable NFPA standards. The employee is subject to the usual hazards of plumbing work and is expected to apply appropriate safety precautions. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Facilities Manager and is evaluated by observation, inspections and the operational efficiency of systems and equipment. · Address and repair plumbing valves, fixtures, drainage, leaks and other plumbing issues. o Repairs and overhauls pumps and heat exchanges o Replace valves and associated equipment on steam systems or boilers o Isolate wiring defects, switches, motors and other electrical equipment o Cast iron line leaks and repairs o Dialysis Reverse Osmosis system repairs · Installs, maintains & repair sinks, showers, toilets, water heaters and other plumbing fixtures. Cuts, bends threads pipes and fits pipes with adjoining pipe assemblies · Performs preventative maintenance on equipment and systems following preventative maintenance procedure policies, Documents completion of maintenance work and reports need for major repairs · Perform water sample testing to determine acidity levels · Ensures adequate levels of supplies, materials and equipment and advises when inventory is low · Reviews & inspects all plumbing work to ensure it complies with specifications and plumbing standards · Installs, maintains, tests & repairs medical gas lines, dialysis reverse osmosis systems (excluding patient treatment equipment) · Monitors fuel supplies and schedules deliveries · Performs repairs & preventative maintenance on all boilers, feed pumps, control valves, etc. Prepares boilers and related equipment for state and insurance inspections. Fires boilers, operates auxiliary equipment and controls the generation of a continuous supply of steam for heating, hot water and process operations · Submits estimates, materials and labor needed for projects and upgrading of stock. Pulls permits to work in confined spaces and perform hot work · Perform other related duties as required · 5 years commercial plumbing experience*/required/* · Valid CT Plumbing license*/required/* · Brazing certification, Medi gas license, Backflow certification, OE2 license, F2 license and Health Care*/preferred/* · Working knowledge of hazards and accident prevention · Comply with OSHA standard for hot work · Ability to read blueprints, schematics and plumbing diagrams** We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment . Job: *Maintenance Organization: *Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Title: Plumber - Plant Maintenance Location: Connecticut-Torrington-Charlotte Hungerford Hospital (10115) Requisition ID: