Plumber II

Insight Hospital and Medical Center Chicago

At Insight Hospital and Medical Center Chicago, we believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare while achieving health equity. Our Chicago location looks forward to working closely with our neighbors and residents, to build a full-service community hospital in the Bronzeville area of Chicago; creating a comprehensive plan to increase services and meet community needs. With a growing team that is dedicated to delivering world-class service to everyone we meet, it is our mission to deliver the most compassionate, loving, expert, and impactful care in the world to our patients. Be a part of the Insight Chicago team that provides patient care second to none!

If you would like to be a part of our future team, please apply now!

General Summary

This position is responsible and accountable for the performance of the following tasks; testing, inspection, replacement, installation and maintenance of all plumbing fixtures and equipment, domestic hot water heating systems, hot water circulating pumps, sump pumps, sewage ejector pumps and related systems. The plumber must have a strong familiarity installing and repairing: copper, cast iron, galvanized, and carbon steel pipe, valves and fittings. Also, must be experienced with: pipe welding, sweating, braising, installation of threaded, sweat and flanged fittings, disassembled, repacked and assembled valves, flanges and pipes. Must be able to install and replace plumbing fixtures. Must be experienced with rodding of storm and waste lines. Must have ability to work independently and exercise safe work practices in accordance to building code Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. Performs work in a quality manner to achieve customer satisfaction.

These duties are to be performed in a highly confidential manner, in accordance with the mission, values and behaviors of Insight Hospital and Medical Center. Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and guests.

Duties and Responsibilities

• A plumber II is expected to perform at a high level of competency
• This position is expected to work across trade disciplines to and including but not limited to the following; repair and maintenance of mechanical and electrical systems, air-compressor maintenance, painting, plastering, lock repair, wall and tile repair/replacement, pneumatic tube system, perform preventive maintenance, corrective actions, and minor construction as directed by immediate supervisor
• Performs timely preventive maintenance on all domestic hot water heating equipment, sump pumps, ejector pumps, circulating pumps
• Performs inspection and evaluation on all facility plumbing fixtures and valves
• Performs installations of plumbing fixtures
• Does performance check on newly purchased equipment before it is placed into service
• Evaluates existing plumbing systems for safe operations and recommends replacement equipment if needed
• Ability to perform life-cycle cost analysis
• Ability to work from schematic diagrams and building drawings
• Responsible for personal diagnostic tools and their maintenance
• Performs snow removal and trash pick-up as needed
• Must be willing to accept on-call for any plumbing emergency affecting the facility or satellites
• Performs plumbing conservation measures to ensure building efficiency and cost effectiveness for water usage
• Responsible for stocking facility with needed piping, valves, fittings, fixtures, clamps and specialty plumbing items for both emergency and normal day to day repairs as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High school diploma required
• 10 years or more experience and trade school certification compromising acquired knowledge in commercial/industrial plumbing maintenance and repair
• This position must have a high aptitude for plumbing/electrical/mechanical systems comprising of pumps, motors, drives, hot water heaters, etc.
• Must be able to interpret building drawings and schematic diagrams
• Documented certificate of completion from a reputable vocational/trade school in plumbing maintenance applications and theory preferred
• Must be able to understand both written and verbal instructions in English
• Ability to interpret building drawings and schematic diagrams

Insight employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs. Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!