Plumber

General Service Technician - Licensed Plumber

Under general supervision, installs, maintains, and repairs the hospitals plumbing systems. Operates, tests and overhauls water distribution systems, gas distribution systems, waste disposal systems, fire protection distribution systems, and others.

Department: Plant Operations

Schedule: Full Time, Mon-Fri 6:30AM-3PM

Essential Responsibilities / Duties:

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all repairs and maintenance of all plumbing systems and components for efficient and cost-effective BMC operations including but not limited to medical gas distribution systems, sewage ejectors, sump pumps, lab waste, domestic water distribution systems, heating distribution systems, steam distribution systems, RODI distribution systems, fire protection distribution systems, and others.
• Plans and performs preventative maintenance schedules as assigned. Makes rounds as assigned and inspects equipment and records. Enters data into appropriate database.
• Troubleshoots all designated equipment and reports any problems.
• Performs a variety of duties to install, maintain and repair systems fixtures and equipment.
• Installs, maintains and repairs the Oxygen and Vacuum Systems. Installs Oxygen, Vacuum and compressed air piping and equipment as necessary.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs such equipment as high and low pressure steam lines, radiators, cooking equipment, sterilizers, dryers, washers and steam tables.
• Installs, maintains and repairs hospital water, medical gasses, sanitary waste and other such systems as assigned.
• Performs daily record keeping requirement, including entering and updating work performed in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Maintains appropriate service and repair records.
• Applies materials to new construction, existing, multi-story buildings, alterations, and re-models.
• Ensures areas of work are cordoned off for public protection.
• Sets up scaffolding, rigging and ladders as necessary in a manner consistent with safety codes.
• Estimates time and materials required; keeps computerized records and submits reports of work performed.
• Performs removal, installation, and maintenance of plumbing related systems etc.
• Cycle counts and inventories equipment parts and supplies. Prepares stock orders for purchasing and notifies Lead or Supervisor when other supplies are below par.
• Maintains a clean and dust-free work environment. Ensures work areas are clean and free of debris upon completion of all tasks.

Other duties:

• Responds to routine and emergency calls for repairs and service.
• May train and monitor the work of other junior staff or temporary help in the area.
• Assists and serves as back up to other Facilities employees within their abilities and skill set.
• Adapts to changes in the departmental needs including but not limited to: adjusting assignments, being flexible to work different hours when needed, etc.
• Utilizes hospitals behavioral standards as the basis for decision making and to support the department and the hospitals mission and goals.
• Conforms to hospital standards of performance and conduct, including those pertaining to patient rights, so that the best possible customer service may be provided.
• Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures.

Education:

Graduation from high school (or GED), supplemented by completion of a Union, private (in-house), military, or trade school apprenticeship program that includes related theory and on-the-job work.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required:

Massachusetts Plumbing License required, and three to five years of specialty experience. Other licenses would be a plus, Forklift operation certification, lock out tag out, confined space, MSDS, asbestos and lead identification, ladder safety, emergency evacuation, in-house OSHA and respirator training, infection control.

Experience:

At least three years as a journey-level plumber in either a residential, commercial, industrial, or facilities operations setting.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience with snaking drains and clearing major backups in sewer lines.
• Thorough knowledge of commercial/institutional plumbing systems, including domestic water, sanitary waste, steam, heating distribution, medical gas, oxygen, vacuum, and compressed air systems.
• Knowledge of applicable Massachusetts plumbing codes, building codes, safety regulations, infection control practices, and hospital safety requirements.
• Knowledge of medical gas systems and the ability to safely install, maintain, test, troubleshoot, and repair related piping and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plumbing drawings, schematics, equipment manuals, and applicable codes.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills with the ability to identify and repair complex plumbing and mechanical system problems.
• Ability to safely use plumbing tools, testing equipment, ladders, scaffolding, rigging, and related equipment.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance, respond effectively to emergency service calls, and prioritize multiple assignments in a hospital environment.
• Ability to accurately document work performed, inspections, repairs, and materials using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary Facilities team.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality workmanship, infection prevention, and minimizing disruption to patient-care operations.

Compensation Range:

$36.21- $57.38

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

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