SUMMARY

The Plumber performs journeyman-level work assisting in the installation, repair, maintenance and fabrication of materials for plumbing systems throughout the facility. Adheres to department, local, state and national codes; estimates materials needed for projects; assists in coordinating the plumbing phases of construction projects within the facility; inventories, recommends and stocks parts and materials needed to perform duties; operates applicable hospital equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

*Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

*Regularly inspects connections and assists in maintaining natural gas, medical gases, water, air, waste disposal and heating and cooling systems throughout the facility to ensure proper operation.

*Installs, constructs, repairs and maintains builiding systems and equipment in accordance with departmental, local, state and federal codes/guidelines.

*Performs various construction tasks to meet departmental standards for new, remodeled or repaired plumbing systems; installs, replaces and re-routes piping for back flow systems, medical gases, water, waste and heating and cooling systems; installs back flow devices and tamper valves for fire water systems.

*Conducts biannual fire pump tests; maintains logs, records and reports as rquired by regulatory agencies for routine work and preventative maintenance.

*Responds to all maintenance service requests for plumbing or related repair; installs and repairs pipes, fittings and fixtures; estimates the cost of installation or repair work.

*Installs troubleshoots repairs and replaces auxiliary equipment including steam traps, humidifiers, pressure-reducing valves, condensate pumps, medical air compressors/vacuum pumps and alarms systems.

*Utilizes various maintenance techniques to weld, fabricate and repair equipment such as soldering and brazing.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency required. Possession of a Journeyman Plumber License from the Examining Board of Plumbers in accordance with Paragraph 24-06-130, of the Lincoln Municipal Code required. Prior experience in a mechanical trade including plumbing, refrigeration or general machine work preferred. Valid State of Nebraska Driver's License required. Verification and maintenance of responsible driving record per facility standards required.