Plumber/Steamfitter Job Details | HHC

Division: Eskenazi Health

Sub-Division: Hospital

Req ID: 22111

Schedule : Full Time

Shift : Days

Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 333-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus including at a network of Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Job Role Summary

The Plumber/Steamfitter performs preventative maintenance by inspection of the plumbing and steam heating systems and replacement of potentially defective parts.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Proactively contributes to Eskenazi Health's mission: Advocate, Care, Teach and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable population of Marion County. Models Eskenazi Health values of Professionalism, Respect, Innovation, Development and Excellence
• Checks for repairs and stoppages, breaks, leaks in waste lines, water lines, vent, steam and/or return lines to ensure proper operation and maintenance
• Performs preventative maintenance by inspection of the plumbing and steam heating systems and replacement of potentially defective parts
• Repairs/installs plumbing fixtures, (i.e. wash basins, sinks, toilets, valves, faucets, pressure regulator valves, water heaters, hot and cold water piping, sewer piping, steam piping and insulation)
• Replaces and repairs worn or defective parts on kitchen equipment, (i.e. kettles, dishwashers, and garbage disposals)
• Removes/inspects sump pumps, replaces worn parts, repacks glands and corrects misalignment
• Installs/maintains all vacuum, oxygen, nitrogen, sterilizers, control, and nitrous oxide lines
• Installs/maintains automatic fire protection sprinkler systems
• Maintains age specific and job specific competencies as described according to department/area/and unit specific competencies

Job Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED), plus completion of a 4 year approved plumbing and steamfitting apprenticeship program plus 2 years shop work certified plumber/steamfitter
• Minimum of 6 years of related work experience as a commercial or industrial plumber/steamfitter may be accepted in lieu of education/graining requirements
• On-the-job training provided as determined by the Supervisor

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of state and local plumbing codes
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions effectively
• Ability to interpret and work from blueprints
• Knowledge and proper use of different kinds of plumbing and steamfitting tools, (i.e. pipecutter, threading equipment, and various types of wrenches).
• Ability to work from ladders and scaffolds
• Ability to solder, braze and weld
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
• Knowledge/application of mathematics
• Ability to use age appropriate communication skills
• Age appropriate cognitive abilities, skills, techniques and communications are detailed in the department/area/unit job specific/age specific competencies

Accredited by The Joint Commission and named as one of Indiana’s best employers by Forbes magazine for two consecutive years and the top hospital in the state for community benefit by the Lown Institute , Eskenazi Health’s programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city’s primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the only verified adult burn center in Indiana and Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, the first community mental health center in Indiana, just to name a few.