Plumber

Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the poor and underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.

Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that, we invite you to experience Hello Humankindness with us! CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our team members well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance such as:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs with matching
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Mental Health resources for you and your family
• Wellness Program with rewards up to $450
• Tuition Reimbursement for future career growth and development
• Adoption Assistance
• Voluntary Protection: Accident, Critical Illness, Identify Theft and Pet Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability 
• Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits to support adult and child care needs
• Employer Discounts
• Relocation Assistance*
• Employee Referral Bonuses up to $7,500*

*for eligible hires and positions

Learn more about Saint Joseph Hospital and its awards and recognitions here: Saint Joseph Hospital.

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians advanced practice clinicians nurses and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2200 care centers serving 24 states.

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE

This position is responsible for all plumbing, piping and steam systems and equipment. These systems are life support systems or essential utilities, including medical gasses/vacuum. Sewage systems, domestic water supply, domestic hot and cold water generation and distribution and steam and condensation systems (i.e., sterilization).

ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Installs, repairs and maintains hospital fixtures and equipment such as urinals, toilets, sinks, drinking fountains, faucets.
• Install, inspects, and maintains all existing plumbing systems and related lines such as hot and cold water lines, steam lines, sewer lines.
• Completes inspections of all plumbing systems and equipment according to established procedures completing log sheets, checklists and PM sheets as required.
• Completes required documentation in reference to mechanical systems as required by federal, state and regulatory agencies.
• Works as part of the project team.
• Assist other skilled workers and perform general maintenance work as requested.
• Assist Contractors with building information as needed.
• Facilitates the efficient operation of the department by answering the telephone and assisting callers or visitors with requests.

• Safe handling/disposal / packaging for Transport of Pharmaceutical Waste/ Hazardous Materials/Bio- Hazardous Regulated Medical Waste. 1) Completes the Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) and Hazardous Waste education during employee orientation. 2) Tri-annually education for the D.O.T training. 3) is knowledgeable of the process for identifying the proper waste stream and uses the appropriate container to dispose of waste. 4) Knowledgeable regarding the process to contact the emergency response coordinator for hazardous waste/pharmaceutical release/spill clean-up.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS