Plumber

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Works under general supervision, performs work in the installation, modification, remodel and repair of mechanical plumbing equipment and fixtures for water, gas, oil, steam, sewage, fire sprinkler / prevention, and refrigeration-related plumbing systems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND / OR LICENSURE :

1. Successful completion of Mechanical Aptitude test required.

2. Valid driver's license.

3. West Virginia Plumber Certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND / OR LICENSURE :

1. High School Diploma / GED.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Responsible for preventative and corrective maintenance of all hospital plumbing systems. Maintains troubleshoots, and test plumbing systems; assembles, installs, and repair pumps, pipes fittings, and fixtures; pump alignment cut, thread and weld pipes; assembles and installs vales, pipe fittings and pipes.

2. Supervises general maintenance workers by allocating and coordinating work flow, training, and advising, in more complex plumbing repair work throughout the hospital.

3. Provides skilled preventive and corrective repair work throughout the hospital.

4. Has access to, and is responsible for, performing assigned duties in locked medication rooms. This position is aware that they are not responsible for medications and they should report any unsecured medications to a licensed professional.

5. Performs other maintenance duties as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Frequent standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, pushing, and pulling.

2. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

3. Ability to climb and work off of ladders, scaffolding or electric lifts and operate basic manual cleaning equipment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Frequent exposure to risk of electrical shock.

2. Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

1. Ability to work based on operational needs of the hospital.

2. Possess ability to relay information, and deal tactfully and harmoniously with others.

Additional Job Description :

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

Shift :

Exempt / Non-Exempt :

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company :

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.

Cost Center :

624 WH Facilities Management

Address : 1 Medical Park Drive

Wheeling

West Virginia

WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability / disability or Veteran status.