Plumber

## Plumber Apply:
41 East Post Road:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR234275
** City/State:
** White Plains, New York
** Department:
** Plant Maintenance
** Bargaining Unit:
** WPH - Local 30
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* Work Shift:

** Day
* * Work Days:
** MON-FRI
** Scheduled

Hours:

** 8 AM-4 PM
** Hours Per Pay Period:
** 75
* * Pay Rate/Range:**$60.60 - $60.60

For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.  
** Job Summary
** Completes the installation, maintenance, inspection, testing, and repair of pipe and equipment used in DWV, potable water, storm water, and HVAC systems of all buildings. Receives general supervision to carry out duties and responsibilities. Works independently with minimal supervision.

** Essential Functions
*** Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors
* Installs, maintains, inspects, tests, and repairs DWV, potable water, steam systems, storm water, and HVAC systems.
* Works from blueprints, specifications and drawings to install and maintain DWV, potable water systems, connections, steam systems, radiators, fixtures, HVAC units, and other systems as described above.
* Installs, maintains, inspects, tests, and repairs systems according to the requirements of the City of White Plains, State of New York, County of Westchester, NYS and County Health Departments, NFPA, The Joint Commission, and all other authorities having jurisdiction.
* Calculates required materials and equipment needed for jobs and specific flow rates.
* Locates points where pipes pass through wall structures and determines that there are no impassable structures or holes that might cause structural weaknesses.
* Cuts, threads and assembles pipe and tubing.
* Secures tube or pipe to wall, ceiling or floor with wires, brackets and patented fittings.
* Sets and secures radiators and other heating and ventilating units, and connects valves, traps, thermostats to pipe system.
* Fits pipe assembly into position by matching flanges with adjacent assemblies, blocking and bracing assembly, bolting flanges together and performing necessary welding.
* Tests lines for leaks by filling them with gases or water under pressure and observing pressure gauge for fall in pressure.
* Maintains preventative maintenance schedules
* Attends meetings as required.
* Assists in snow removal as needed.
* Performs all other related duties as assigned.  
** Qualifications
* ** High School HS/GED Required
* Plumbing Journeymen’s License required
* Valid, clean driver’s license required
* Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience as a plumber
* Must have high degree of mechanical expertise
* Must be able to communicate effectively in English.
* Must maintain a calm disposition and work well under stress.
* Able to work well both alone and with others.
* Needs little supervision and is a self-starter.
* Demonstrates ability to establish two-way communication by clearly defining expectations, communicating and utilizing a variety of methods, actively listens to ideas and responds in an appropriate manner.
* May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.
* Must be physically capable of performing necessary job duties and be able to visually and audibly determine any discrepancies in equipment.
* Must have physical dexterity, coordination and stamina to perform the inspections, which involves ascend/descend ladders,…