Plumber-Pipefitter

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A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

To assemble, install and repair piping, fixtures and equipment used in the distribution and drainage of water and water-carried wastes, air, gas, steam, heating water, and chilled water, under low or high pressure.

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems.

In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world‑class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

• Install new, or inspect and repair piping systems including water mains, service lines, sewer lines, air and gas lines, valves, gauges, pumps and fixtures, including sinks, water heaters, toilets, urinals, and disposals.
• Install new, or inspect and repair steam, condensate, and water lines, equipment, radiators, traps, valves, pumps, gauges, controls, fittings and accessories.
• Install new Medical Gas piping including mains, branches, wall outlets and proper testing.
• Cut pipe and thread, using threading machine or other mechanical method, and bend pipe by hand or with pipe-bending machine.
• Assemble and install pipe and pipe fittings of brass, cast-iron, copper, lead, glass, plastic and other materials.
• Join piping by means of threaded, caulked, soldered, brazed, fused, pressed, cemented or welded joints.
• Cut or bore through walls, ceilings or partitions.
• Test piping systems for leaks using gauges.
• Secure pipes to structures with clamps, brackets and hangers.
• Unplug clogged drains, pipes and fixtures using a drain snake.
• Install and maintain boilers, and refrigeration and air-conditioning systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches and job specifications.
• Install, repair and maintain fire protection systems.
• Prepare records and service reports of materials and time expended.

• Graduation from high school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current Journey Plumber’s license (maintained for the duration of employment in the classification) and backflow certification (maintained for the duration of employment in the classification).
• Considerable knowledge of the methods, equipment, and materials used in the installation and repair of domestic water, steam, heating, chilled water distribution systems and fixtures.
• Reasonable experience in the installation and repair of water distribution systems and fixtures. Considerable skill in the operation of plumbing and pipe fitting tools, power equipment, and machinery. Ability to exercise tact and discretion in relationships with others.
• Reasonable knowledge of plumbing codes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the classification in areas that can be located at high elevations; behind or beneath obstacles; in confined spaces; subject to high heat; underground; in walls or floors; inside or outside buildings.
• Working knowledge of underground water mains, drain pipes and associated valves, pits, separators, and structures.
• Working knowledge of steam, hydronic, chemical treatment, and other process piping systems.
• Ability to observe safety precautions in the operation of tools, power equipment, and machinery.
• Reasonable knowledge of the maintenance requirements of steam, heating, chilled water, and domestic water lines, fixtures, and controls.
• Must be able to fulfill the requirements necessary to drive a University vehicle.

• Current Master Plumber's license.
• 6010 Medical gas…