Plumber

Plumber Public Health Trust of Dade Co
• Miami, FL, United States

Jackson Health System

Department
:
Jackson Memorial Hospital - Engineering Services

Address
: 1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, Florida, 33136

Shift details
:
Full-Time, Days

Jackson Health System is a nationally and internationally recognized academic medical system offering world‑class care to any person who walks through our doors. For more than 100 years, Jackson has evolved into one of the world’s top medical providers for all levels of care, no matter if it’s for a routine patient visit or for a lifesaving procedure. With more than 2,000 licensed beds, we are also proud of our role as the primary teaching hospital for the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

Here, the best people come together to deliver Jackson’s mission for our diverse communities. Our employees are committed to providing the best CARE by demonstrating compassion, accountability, respect, and expertise in everything we do.

Plumber performs skilled work at the journeyman level in the installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing systems, fixtures and accessories. Employees in this classification are responsible for performing skilled plumbing tasks in accordance with standard trade practices. Duties include determining work methods and required materials, cutting and installing pipes, performing a variety of plumbing repair and maintenance tasks, and utilizing specialized tools and testing instruments of the plumbing trade.

• Install, maintain and repair valves, faucets, sterilizers, bathtubs, sinks, lavatories, sewers, vents, drinking fountains, water heaters and other fixtures.
• Maintain a positive attitude toward superiors, co‑workers, patients and customers in general.
• Install, maintain and repair gas lines, valves, alarms and related equipment.
• Observe established safety practices and procedures.
• Operate and use specialized plumbing tools and equipment such as ratchet cutters, reamers, electric and gasoline‑powered sewer snakes, pipe wrenches, chain wrenches and pipe vices.
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches and diagrams.
• Clean and flush boilers, storage and return tanks, hot water heaters and similar equipment.
• Repair, replace and check high and low‑pressure steam boilers, blow down and flush boilers; check, repair and replace safety devices and controls as necessary.
• Install pipe and hoses on fire trucks, spray trucks, and other specialized equipment and apparatus.
• Maintain piping systems by opening clogged drains with plungers or other devices; snake out pipes and fixtures, replace washers on leaky faucets; test for leaks by filling pipe with water under pressure and checking fall pressure with gauges.
• Install irrigation systems including pumps, pressure tanks, sprinkler controls and connectors.
• Demonstrate behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
• Perform all other related job duties as assigned.

Generally requires 3 to 5 years of related experience.

High School diploma is required.

• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment.
• Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.

• Valid Journeyman plumber's license required.

Jackson Health System is an equal‑opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.