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Plumber III, UofL Hospital, 8a-5p

UofL Health • Full-time • Louisville, Kentucky, United States • 2m ago

Primary Location:

University Hospital - UMC

Address:

530 South Jackson Street Louisville, KY 40202

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

About UofL Health:
UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.
With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:
Under the direct supervision of a Supervisor/Lead Mechanic, this position will provide a safe campus, including:

Installs repairs and/or maintains fixtures and equipment such as urinals, toilets, sinks, drinking fountains and faucets. Clears pipe stoppages utilizing drain cleaning equipment. Replaces copper, cast and PVC piping
Installs, inspects, and maintains all existing plumbing and hydronic systems
Completes inspections of all plumbing systems and equipment according to established procedures, federal and state regulation and codes
Must be able to have the ability read and understand blueprints and sketches
Ability to braze, solder and use plumbing tools

Other Functions:

Assists other skilled workers and performs general maintenance work as needed
Responsible for corrective and preventive maintenance of all assigned equipment utilizing a data-based work order management system
Responsible for maintaining of parts materials and supplies to perform daily job function
Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Job Requirements
(Education, Experience, Licensure and Certification)
Education:

High School diploma or GED/Equivalent (required)
Plumber apprenticeship or 2-year degree (preferred)

Experience:

5+ years commercial/industrial Plumber (required)
10+ years commercial/industrial Plumber (preferred)

Licensure:

Current Valid Driver’s License must be maintained (required)
Plumber Journeyman (preferred)

Certification:

Kentucky Society of Healthcare Engineers KSHE Safe Day One (preferred)
Med Gas (preferred)
Backflow Prevention (preferred)

Job Competency:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities critical to this role:

Time management skill, able plan work and priorities
Must have strong relationship building skills
Must have strong initiative and be able to gather and analyze information skillfully. Be able to brainstorm alternative resources and directions
Must be able to break down complex tasks into manageable parts in a systematic, detailed way and considers input from several sources
Must be detailed oriented and has ability to check own work for accuracy and quality.
Must be able to problem-solve by identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner, as well as develop alternative solutions when needed
Must have great flexibility and the ability to continually look for ways to adjust and change-rather than identifying why things cannot be accomplished
Must have the ability to problem solve and come up with a solution
Must have the capacity to learn other relevant systems and databases, as needed

Language Ability:

Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
Must have the ability to read, analyze and interpret common and industry-related documents
Must have the ability to respond to common inquires or complaints from patients, families, UofL staff and the general public

Reasoning Ability:

Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Must have the ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deliver successful results

Computer Skills:

Basic work knowledge of computers (email)
Specialized programs (data-based work order management system)

Additional Responsibilities:

Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community

UofL Health Core Expectation:
At UofL Health, we expect all our employees to live the values of honesty, integrity and compassion and demonstrate these values in their interactions with others and as they deliver excellent patient care by: