Facilities Mechanical Plumbing Technician
Core
Installs, repairs, and maintains plumbing systems and equipment including domestic water, drain/waste/vent, specialty water (chlorine dioxide, reverse osmosis), and compressed gas systems in a hospital setting.
Role type
Facilities Mechanical Plumbing Technician
Builds
Maintains uninterrupted operations of plumbing infrastructure and equipment for University Hospital
Domain
Healthcare facilities / Plumbing trade
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Brazing and soldering, Pipe cutting and threading, Blueprint reading, Code compliance (Ohio plumbing code), Tool selection and use, Leak detection and repair, System troubleshooting, Safety standards application (LOTO, hazard communication)
Preferred skills
OSHA 10-hour certification, EPA Section 608 certification, Associate degree in skilled trades, Driver's license
Technologies
Hand and power tools, Plumbing fixtures, Valves, Piping components, Building drawings
Responsibilities
Install and repair threaded, flanged, groove locked, soldered, and pressed piping and components, Troubleshoot and resolve plumbing system issues such as pressure, temperature, and leaks, Perform preventative maintenance on backflow preventers and plumbing equipment, Respond to emergency situations and correct defects, Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and as-built drawings, Ensure compliance with applicable codes and safety standards
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC