Plumber

Job Title

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Description:

General Summary:

Performs journeyman level work in the alteration and repair of plumbing systems and equipment in the hospital.

Corporate Philosophy Statement:

It is the obligation of each employee of Mercy Medical Center to abide by and promote the mission and core values of the Spirit of Mercy.

Corporate Policy Statement:

It is the obligation of each employee of Mercy Medical Center to comply with Mercy's mission, values, standards of conduct, policies, procedures and related practices (e.g. Dress Code, Time and Attendance, and other policies).

Hipaa Security Compliance:

Security Access: Low "Incumbent has no access to confidential information and must comply with the terms of the Mercy Medical Center Security Policies as it applies to their job role."

Essential Functions:

· In conformance with the city plumbing code, repair and perform preventative maintenance on a wide variety of plumbing systems and equipment.

· Make repairs by removing, replacing and installing plumbing devices and components. Locate broken or worn equipment through inspections, observations and tests.

· Test installed equipment and plumbing upon completion.

· Follow blue prints and equipment literature for repairs.

· Trouble shoot sprinkler systems, medical gas systems, deionized water systems, sewage systems, steams and condensate systems and equipment.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

· Work requires elementary technical training such as that which would be acquired in the first year of college or technical school.

· Licensed as a journeyman plumber

· Two years experience in the repair and testing and installation of plumbing equipment and systems.

· Certified to install medical gas systems, preferred.

· Good knowledge of theories and principles of plumbing, piping diagrams for repair and troubleshooting.

· Valid Driver's/Chauffeurs License required, must meet Mercy's Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, must be at least 18 years of age and be eligible to drive per Iowa state law.

Physical Activity Requirements:

Constant

· Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time. When doing painting or working on finished projects.

· Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.

Carrying tools and equipment back and forth, getting around buildings.

· Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm, such as holding on to tools – screw drivers, drills hammers, power tools, etc.

Frequent

· Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction while using power or hand tools, reaching to work on equipment, etc.

· Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees, such as when painting.

· Repetitive Motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers, such as wiring, turning screwdrivers.

· Pushing/Pulling: Using upper extremities to press against something to force forward or backward.

· Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. When moving furniture, materials or equipment from one location to another.

· Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.

Occasional

· Feeling: Perceiving attributes to objects, such as skin, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips, as when wiring.

· Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other words accurately, loudly or quickly.

· Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal range and being able to make find discriminations in sounds.

Physical Demand Requirements:

· Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 40 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Visual Acuity Requirements:

· Working involves taking measurements, assembling parts as distances close to the eyes and inspecting work.

Intellectual/Emotional Requirements:

· Ability to maintain both a high standard of courtesy and cooperation in dealing with employees, residents and visitors and satisfactory job performance despite the stress of a hospital work environment.

· Adaptability to accepting responsibility for the direction, control or planning of an activity.

· Adaptability to making generalizations, evaluations or decisions based on measurable or verifiable criteria.

· Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.

Tools/Equipment:

· Standard medical and nursing equipment, special equipment or office equipment found in the assigned area.

Working Conditions:

· The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: activities occur inside and outside.

· The worker is subject to extreme cold: temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour such as when doing snow removal.

· The worker is subject to extreme heat: temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour such as when working on roof top units.

· The worker is subject to noise from power tools, fans, compressors and other loud equipment.

· The worker is subject to vibrations from using power tools, working around large equipment and other equipment.

· The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

· The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: one or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: chemicals used in cleaning wood dust and fumes form glues, etc.

Reporting Relationships:

· Reports to Work Leader

Our Commitment:

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.