Plumber

Requisition #: 669201 Location: Suburban Hospital, Bethesda, MD 20814 Category: Support Services (Services/Trades) Schedule: Day Shift Employment Type: Full Time

JOB SUMMARY

Location: Suburban

Hours:7:00am - 3:30pm M-F weekend work occasionally

Observes, inspects, maintains and repairs all piping systems and allied equipment, fittings, valves, et cetera, in all hospital building and facilities.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS/PREFERENCES

:

High school diploma or GED.

Completion of or enrollment in an accredited trade school program related to the plumbing trade.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

: None required.

EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS

:

2 - 5 years’ experience in the plumbing trade involving new construction as well as maintenance of plumbing systems.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must be able to read blueprints.
• Knowledge of English language required.
• Requires math, reading, adaptability, logic, driving, and typing/word processing.
• Requires ability to operate specialized equipment: i.e., water heaters, handtools.

WORKING CONDITIONS

All areas of the hospital, grounds and out-buildings; works in heights and heat; subject to exposure to changes in temperature and humidity; the noise level can be high; work pace is generally steady with occasional emergencies. Subject to shift rotation. Exposed to moving machinery. Subject to exposure to bloodborne pathogens, dust, fumes, odors, mists, gases, biological, mechanical, electrical, chemical, and other hazardous materials. The incumbent is expected to adhere to the Hospital’s Drug and Smoke Free work environment and to adhere to OSHA mandates and precautionary measures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, stoop, reach, bend, push/pull, kneel, crouch and perform repetitive movements for long periods of time. The employee must frequently lift supplies and/or equipment up to 70 pounds. The emp...