Plumber

Compensation

Salary Range: $31.88 - $47.36 / hour

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Responsibilities

Position Overview:
The Plumber is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing plumbing systems throughout Community Memorial Healthcare. This role is essential for maintaining water, drainage, and sewage systems to ensure a safe, sanitary, and functional environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• C-36 Plumbing Contractor license from the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB)
• Five (5) years of experience as a commercial plumber
• Valid California driver's license and a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) that is insurable under Community Memorial Healthcare insurance coverage

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ten (10) years of experience as a commercial plumber
• Prior healthcare or hospital plumbing experience
• Proficient in soldering, brazing, ProPress, cast iron, snaking, jetting, camera inspection, and welding
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
• Strong understanding of plumbing codes, safety regulations, and infection control procedures
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety practices specific to healthcare facilities
• Knowledge of hospital plumbing systems, including water, drainage, sewage, and medical gas systems

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems, including pipes, valves, fixtures, and water-based equipment.
2. Troubleshoot plumbing issues by identifying causes of leaks, clogs, or system malfunctions, and resolving them promptly.
3. Inspect and test plumbing systems for leaks, proper functionality, and compliance with safety standards.
4. Ensure all plumbing installations comply with relevant codes, regulations, and hospital-specific safety protocols.
5. Respond promptly to emergency plumbing calls to minimize disruption to facility operations.
6. Collaborate with the Manager and other engineering staff to schedule preventive maintenance and repairs.
7. Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and any required follow-up services.
8. Adhere to hospital infection control and safety protocols, ensuring plumbing repairs do not compromise environmental cleanliness or safety.
9. Ensure all tools, equipment, and supplies are properly maintained and fully operational.
10. Assist in coordinating and supervising external plumbing contractors as needed.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Overview

Nationally Recognized. Community Focused.

Community Memorial Healthcare is proud to earn the 2026 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ from Healthgrades, placing Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura among the top 15% of hospitals nationwide and one of only 13 hospitals in Southern California recognized for patient experience excellence. Extraordinary patient care begins with extraordinary teams.

View all of our awards and accreditations and learn more about us as you explore career opportunities with a team committed to compassionate, award-winning care.

Community Memorial Health System was established in 2005 when Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura merged with Ojai Valley Community Hospital. It is comprised of these two hospitals along with a network of primary and specialty care health centers serving various communities across west Ventura County. Our health system is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization. As such, we are not backed by a corporate or government entity, nor do we answer to shareholders. We depend on - and answer to - the communities we serve.

Community Memorial Healthcare Benefits

To help heal, comfort, and promote health for the communities we serve, Community Memorial Healthcare takes care of our community of employees so our local community can be cared for. That's why we provide competitive benefits, along with great career choices, training, and leadership development. Our total rewards package provides benefits that support you and your family's health and wellness in all aspects of life. From our top tier insurance plans to our employee assistance program, take advantage of what CMH has to offer so you and your loved ones can have peace of mind now and for years to come. CMH is here for you and your family every step of the way.

• Competitive Pay
• Shift Differentials
• In-House Registry Rates
• Fidelity 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Medical (EPO/PPO), Dental, & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Voluntary Worksite Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program Available 24/7 (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Recognition programs
• Employee service recognition events
• Home, Retail, Travel & Entertainment Discounts
• National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week celebrations

Community Memorial Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. We strive to promote an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work in our community.

"We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer"