Plumber/Steamfitter
4 weeks ago
Indianapolis, United States
Eskenazi Health
Full time
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
- 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 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
