Plumber

Responsibilities This job assumes responsibility for maintaining the total hydrology, steam, gas and sewerage distribution systems throughout the company's facilities, including preventative maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting, utilizing specialized test equipment and hand/power tools. Shift Hours Mon - Fri 7a - 3:30p Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent. Preferred: Trade school training in Plumbing or Pipe Fitting. Work Experience Required: 2 years commercial or industrial experience, including reading specifications, interpreting schematics, blueprints, mechanical drawings, and working with little supervision. Certifications Required: Current Louisiana State Journeymen Plumbers License in the state of practice. Preferred: Medical Gas and Back-Flow Certification. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally. Knowledge of state, parish, and southern building codes. Drawing skills to document plumbing changes for updating prints on CADD. Ability to properly use all power, hand tools and specialized equipment associated with the plumbing/pipe fitting trade. Interpersonal skills to deal effectively and courteously with a diverse group of internal and external callers and visitors. Ability to handle mental and physical stress and pressure to complete all jobs including emergencies. Ability to work indoors, outdoors, and in restricted spaces involving static postures/positions which must be held for extended periods of time. Ability to work extended hours and call in on an emergency basis. Job Duties Performs a variety of repair and installation duties in and around the buildings of the facility of the plumbing systems such as water and sewer, steam, air, piped medical gas, vacuum and fire protection. Performs preventive maintenance on associated plumbing system components and documents accordingly to department procedures. Assists outside contractors with plumbing system outages during major utility repairs and/or new construction. Assists other Facilities Management staff with troubleshooting/repairing equipment as it relates to the Facility infrastructure. Other related duties as required. Physical and Environmental Demands Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. The job requires walking or standing, pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls, and working at a production rate pace. Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure may occur. The incumbent may work near patients with communicable diseases. Occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or waste may exist. Equal Opportunity Employer The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nari