Plumber, Senior

Overview

Help keep facilities safe and running smoothly with hands‑on plumbing work.

On‑site

Experience/Training in a healthcare setting preferred.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Four (4) years minimum experience in the plumbing trade in the installation and or repair and maintenance of plumbing systems and equipment.

Valid N.C. Driver's license and a driving history acceptable under the guidelines of the Safe Driving Policy.

An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

• Monitor and troubleshoot plumbing problems and breakdowns by diagnosing trouble and repairing, replacing or taking other corrective action to Duke Clinic plumbing systems and equipment.
• Determine maintain and repair sterilizers, washers, glass washers, institutional kitchen equipment, operating room tables, mixing valves, water softeners, grease pits and special equipment.
• Determine routing of pipe and location of plumbing fixtures, accessories and equipment by following and adhering to trade practice specifications, blueprints, sketches and codes.
• Complete required documentation to include, but not limited to, work order forms, inventory/order forms, and preventive maintenance documents; use computer software as applicable to plumbing maintenance or construction activities.
• Follow a predetermined schedule of preventive maintenance on plumbing systems and equipment. Review related documents and evaluate compliance to standards and codes.
• Analyze systems or components and recommend proper corrective actions when needed.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified. Employees may be directed to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $21.62 to USD $35.75. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family‑friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

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